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DEL.ICIO.USGet SMART and Go!!!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
This week makes the 2 ½ week I have been unable to work out because of my knees. The Specialist believes I have a Meniscal tear and sent me to have a MRI. I meet with him Friday to find out the results.
This indeed has been a set back for me, because working out has become a habit to me. Working out I am glad I can say is a good habit for me to have. My downfall is if one of the steps I have in place breaks I allow the others to start to crumble. Which I realize is not good, but I also realize I can start again as I mentioned in my blog last week.
I have been struggling with getting back on track even if I can’t work out and I found this article in a diabetic magazine. Learn about yourself, so that you can make SMART choices as you go through each day.
S - is for specific. Be clear about exactly what you will do.
M - is for Measurable. Know exactly what you will do and how you can tell if you have done what you wanted.
A - is for Attainable. Choose a goal that you can reach, not something you will never be able to do or will be too hard to do.
R - is for Relevant. Whatever you decide to do should help you reach your overall goal.
T - is for Time-specific. Decide exactly how long you will do what you have said.
SMART made me realize about goals in my life. I have goals that people think I should choose because they are their goals; I have people who wrote goals for me without consulting me. I have people who tell me goals are made to be broken; others who tell me goals are pointless. People who also tell me I have to have goals each day, weekly, monthly, yearly and so on. The bottom line is all the above comments on goals have become very irritating and stressful for me to focus on what I, Laura Kay, want for my goals, goals that only God and I choose for me.
For today I am going to be SMART and start listening to God, my heart and decide what MY GOALS are. Stay tune next week on MY GOALS.
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By Yolanda
April 24, 2007 9:28 AM | Link to this
I LOVE the SMART steps!!!! I like R the most. I enjoy reading your blogs each week. Thanks, Y
By Mike
April 24, 2007 10:09 AM | Link to this
That’s the curse and drawback of making what is a very personal journey so very public. I admire your bravery to do so. I also admire your ability to tell them all “get off my back” when necessary. Reminding people, this is my journey, and I, and I alone make the decisions along the way.
By Judy Knosher
April 24, 2007 1:19 PM | Link to this
Hey Laura girl. You just do what you have to do and let it be between a perfect God and you yourself. YOU GO GIRL!!
By Jim
April 24, 2007 1:25 PM | Link to this
Laura, I’m sorry to hear about your latest developments. However, I know that with your determination you will overcome this and anthing that may keep you from your goals. As always, keep up the great work… but don’t over extend yourself physically.
By Caroline
April 24, 2007 2:05 PM | Link to this
You’ll get back on track with your determination-you are in my prayers!!!!
By Matthew
April 24, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this
You’re still miles ahead from where you started!!
Matthew
By Mother
April 25, 2007 10:43 AM | Link to this
I am proud of you! Just keep your chin up! Love, Mother
By Jennifer A.
April 27, 2007 1:59 PM | Link to this
I’m really glad to hear that working out has become a habit for you. Can you work out your upper body and be building some good muscle tone while your legs are on the mend? I’ll be praying for you!