Why focusing just on RESULTS doesn't work

#habits goals results May 04, 2021

May the 4th be with you, Derith!

Anyone else tempted to say, "and also with you"??? Ha, ha!

Well, Happy May! It's a brand new month, a new start, and hopefully a refreshed outlook on what's lies ahead of us. In my coach head & in the FIERCE life, a new month always brings with it a chance to set new goals to focus on.

I'm curious, what are YOUR goals for May?

Most of the time when I ask this question, I get answers like, "lose weight", "more energy", "drink less wine", "make a million dollars", etc

And, while these technically are goals, they are all OUTCOME goals meaning that they are identifying the outcome or RESULT we are after.

This is the first step in the goal-setting process because it is imperative we know where we want to go; BUT it's setting PROCESS goals that ultimately determines whether or not we achieve the goals we set.

Let me explain...

If you prefer video, then press play on the video above. If you prefer to read, then scroll down & read baby. I got you covered either way.

* This is an important distinction to understand to make REAL progress towards your goals, so please take a few minutes today to take it in.

Download the 5-4-3-2-1 plan here!

For the readers...

To explain the difference between OUTCOME goals & PROCESS goals, I like to use the analogy of planning a trip.

Let's say we want to go to San Francisco. Arriving in San Francisco is the OUTCOME goal. Now, we have to work backwards to create the steps to get there, aka the process.

Here are the PROCESS goals:

Choose dates for the trip
Book light
Make hotel reservations
Plan activities while there
Pack for trip
Plan transportation to airport
Land at SFO
Plan transportation to hotel
RESULT: Arrive in San Francisco

We've all done this before; and while the steps/process can feel daunting, we know we MUST do these things to get the result we want.

It's the same with health goals.

We need to know the OUTCOME first and then we need to plan the PROCESS. And, we're going to keep it simple using my 5-4-3-2-1 Plan which you can print below.

Write your OUTCOME goal at the top & then map out the process with the 5-4-3-2-1 plan. For example:

Outcome Goal: Lose 5lbs by 5/31

Process Goal:

5 workouts each week
4 nights of clean dinners each week
3 nights or less of wine/alcohol each week
2 days walking with friends each week
1 treat meal or dessert each week

The PROCESS is where the majority of our energy and focus need to go because when we hone in on the process, the result happens by default.

But, if we just focus on the outcome, then we tend to run around in circles, not really getting anywhere, feeling like we've failed again, and again, and again.

Try this!! It works!!

Download the 5-4-3-2-1 plan here!

* If you want more guidance on this, text me! 832-221-4966! I got you!

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