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Many plans fail because they don't work for
YOU.
The only plan that will work for you is the one you make for
yourself.
If you followed step 2, you should now have a list of your good & bad habits
and what you want to do - these are your GOALS. To achieve any GOAL you need to make a
PLAN.
Look at your "Goals":
How can I achieve my goal?,
What do I need to do? and When will I do it?.
TOP TIP: Be
realistic & be specific
e.g. if you want to loose weight: how much weight? how
will you do it and when? Also, seek advice on how to do
it from experts. For most
people, it is better to loose weight slowly by exercising more
and eating better foods and let your body adjust
gradually. Be careful to warm up properly and avoid the
"burn out" by doing too much too quickly.
For example, your overall GOAL might be to do more
exercise, so say what you want to achieve and plan "How" &
"When":
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GOAL
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How
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When
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Do more
exercise (at least 30 minutes a week, this month), and
loose 3 pounds
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Check if OK
with my GP.
Go to the gym with friend & ask the trainer for advice
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Join aerobics class every
Tuesdays after work (arrange to leave early).
Also start eating healthy foods (GOAL2)
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Complex Goals:
If your goal is complicated, you may need to break this down
into smaller steps.
For example, your overall GOAL might be to reduce stress
at work, but you may need to look at several plans & check
"How" &
"When"
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GOAL
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How
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When
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I want to reduce my
stress at work |
Maybe I
could work less or work more effectively
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I'll
break this into 2 plans, now
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Plan 'A':
Can I start working smarter?
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If I start work
earlier & finish earlier I can get more done in less
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Talk to boss next
week about starting earlier. |
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Plan 'B':
Can I reduce my workload?
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Talk
to friends about how they cope.
Find out what the boss thinks.
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Ask
people at work tomorrow
& my boss the day after
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You wont always succeed the
first time and you may need several plans, but by making a
plan you will start to see problems more clearly and you will
eventually find a solution.
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to help you make YOUR plan.
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