How to set goals you will ACTUALLY achieve

A new year, fresh month, or start of the week can spark one’s desire to better themselves. And when you have IBD, it can be hard to ignore the thoughts around health. Making changes to your lifestyle can be difficult, but NOT impossible. People are more likely to stick with and achieve a goal when they focus on:Today’s library post will cover all of the above and more when it comes to goal setting. Let’s dive in!SustainabilityIf you go from 0-100, how long are you likely to keep going at the 100 pace? Setting a sustainable goal is about finding the balance between something new you want to implement in your life and refrain from overwhelm or burn out. Small, actionable steps are best. Start with what you can achieve even on your worst days. Setting a SMART goal is a great first step!SMART GOALSA SMART goal is often recommended when planning goals to make them…SpecificMeasurable Attainable Realistic and Timely The more specific someone is, the more likely they will achieve their goal. For example, if you set a goal to increase your water consumption – that isn’t very specific. Here is what a SMART goal would look like:Specific: I will drink 2 liters of water daily […]