Goals are magic. When you have them, you reach them. Here is a simple way to think of them.
Goals should describe the result, or what success looks like, rather than the way you will get there. Don’t say, “I will be on the ABC diet for 3 weeks,” because that describes the means, rather than the end. Goals should also be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Timebound. Instead of saying, “I want to lose weight,” it’s more effective to say, “I will lose 10 pounds by May 1. By giving yourself definite targets with specific dates, your chances of meeting or exceeding your goals will increase.
