Week Two
Challenge: The Art of Strategy
I’m sure that many of us have heard the quote: “Failure to plan is planning to fail.” If you were planning a shower for a friend, would you wait until the same day to figure out a theme, get decorations, purchase food, create a menu, write invitations, decorate the house, create a game, buy a gift, wrap a gift, cook the food, and clean your house?? No! Most of us would make a list, set small goals, delegate tasks if needed, and give ourselves a timeline to get the job done! If we are that diligent when it comes to planning a party or preparing for a job interview, why aren’t we just as diligent in reaching a goal that is for our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and/or physical well-being?
Ladies, if we are going to see change then we have to come up with a strategy–a plan of attack. We are going to take this mountain DOWN! Or, plow right through it. Either way, we are going to get to the other side! So, this week’s challenge is to develop a basic framework/strategy to get yourself moving. Make sure it is reachable, measurable, and realistic. As we go, you can add to this plan, alter it, or develop it. Just get something started! REPLY below to let us all know the strategy you created; it’d be great to get ideas from one another!
FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO REACH THIS WEEK’S CHALLENGE:
1. Get a journal or choose an electronic way to document your progress.
2. Write down the goal you chose last week.
Example: “My goal is: save $1,000.”
3. Jot down a strategic, measurable starting point.
Examples could be: work out __ number of days a week, read one book on my challenge category every two weeks, or create a budget for eating out.
4. Get moving–do things to prepare for NEXT week when we’ll put this into action.
Examples could be: sign up for a gym membership, stock up on healthy groceries, check out a book on singleness, or research names of Christian counselors.
Tarryn Caragol
February 18, 2013 at 9:46 pm
This is wonderful!! So motivating. My goal is to loose 12 pounds by Spring but mostly be more healthy and fit. Eat healthy and exercise regularly. Right now I want to go to the gym two or three times a week. Eat mostly grilled chicken or fish. No or very little bread of rice. I want regular exercise and a well balanced diet to be part of my everyday lifestyle to feel more energized and balanced. This is a lifestyle change for me, I LOVE eating out and will have to avoid that for while at least. I am looking forward to reaping the benefits of having a more healthy body and mind. Any tips/suggestions would be great!!
bethanystar04
February 18, 2013 at 4:11 pm
Great goals! I want a lifestyle change too, so that the changes last. We can do this! Can’t wait to hit the gym together tonight.
Melody Gile
February 18, 2013 at 10:16 pm
Hi girls! I love this but I have so many goals and desires that I am going to have to narrow it down and focus on only 1 for now. I will let you know what I choose. Thanks, Bethany, for putting this together. Love you all!
bethanystar04
February 19, 2013 at 12:35 pm
Excited that you’re doing this with us! Too bad you didn’t live closer so you’d have someone to go to the gym with… Well, maybe you can convince Jason to go with you??
Melody Gile
February 26, 2013 at 6:53 pm
Hi again girls! Alright, my goal is going to be to eat healthy and get in shape. I want to exercise 3 times a week and my goal is to lose 10-15 lbs!
bethanystar04
February 28, 2013 at 10:34 am
Excited for you! Who are you working out with? I wish you could go with Tarryn and I.
akuhle2012
February 25, 2013 at 10:52 pm
So I kind of have a long list, but really many of them go together
*I will exercise for at least 15 minutes 3-4 times a week. I will eat out no more than 3 times a week. (for goals 1, 2, 3)
*I will wake up by at least 9 for 5 days every week. I will not turn on the television until I have ate breakfast and done 15 minutes of exercise (on the 4 days a week or more). I will not go on Facebook until after noon. (for goals 2, 3, 4)
*I will read a chapter of the Bible before bed. I will pray for 5 minutes after I wake up and feed the baby (hoping he’ll have fallen back asleep after this). I will do a study once per week. (goals 5, 6)
I’m implemented some of these things already and the rest will be taken one at a time, day by day.
bethanystar04
February 26, 2013 at 12:16 pm
WOW, great strategies! I’m hearin’ ya about Facebook… It’s crazy how much I find myself on it This is why I told myself to never get a FB account! Haha. I’m trying to limit my FB time, so we’ll have to let each other know how we’re doing with that. I also need to be more structured in reading my Bible.