Instructions
Review your current wellness habits and identify areas you'd like to improve or goals you'd like to achieve. Use the SMART criteria to refine your goals and make them more actionable. Write down your SMART goals and create a plan of action to achieve them.
Specific
"I want to improve my physical fitness by incorporating regular exercise into my routine." Measurable: "I will track my progress by recording the number of days per week I exercise and the duration of each session." Achievable: "I will start with three days of exercise per week and gradually increase to five days as I build stamina." Relevant: "Improving my physical fitness will help me feel more energetic and improve my overall health." Time-bound: "I will achieve this goal within the next three months."
Plan of Action
Week 1: Start with three days of exercise (e.g., 30 minutes of walking, jogging, or home workouts). Weeks 2-4: Gradually increase to five days of exercise per week, incorporating a mix of cardio, strength training, and flexibility exercises. Track your progress and adjust your plan as needed to stay on track toward achieving your goal.
This practical exercise will help you set clear, achievable goals for your wellness journey and create a plan to turn those goals into reality.