Checking in with yourself to see how you’re progressing toward a goal and celebrating milestones along the way

[blackcat64013]

This Renov8 Fitness post so resonated with me that I have to repost it, most of it verbatim.

"I’m a big believer in checking in with yourself to see how you’re progressing toward a goal – and in celebrating milestones along the way.

This is a good point in the year to look back, celebrate yourself, create more wins and momentum.

Here’s what I want you to do. Remember, you can do this anytime.

First, think back on the goals and direction you set at the beginning of the year. Note how they make you feel now – before you get to what you think, just note the emotions that come up when you see what you wanted a few months ago.

Maybe it’s very similar to where you are now.

Maybe it’s very different.

Or maybe you can see a natural evolution that makes sense when you stop to think about it.

Next, think of (or better, write down) any time you made progress in the last few months.

Did you take a step toward your ideal weight?

Did you hit your target in number and frequency of workouts?

Did you enroll in that healthy-cooking class you were eyeing?

Note how these moments of success made you feel then and now, and how those emotions play into where you see yourself today.

I hope you feel good about yourself for making these wins! I want you to focus on this, rather than on any frustration you might feel toward not yet being where you want to be.

Goals are important, of course.

We should always remember to look at how far we’ve come, as well. It brings more useful information and perspective than just feeling down. It’s better self-care, which results in all kinds of benefits that will keep you going on the right path.

So, go ahead. Take a moment to look back, acknowledge the fantastic work you’ve made, and look forward into the rest of the year just enough to make any adjustments to your roadmap.

From this vantage point, 2024 is looking great so far! Keep it up, my friend."

[Dolphin14]

This is a great post

I think we have to look at things often in order to see the progress we have made.

I like writing it down so I can see it. Sometimes we get so busy and stressed out we may forget that Monday was a much more successful day than Friday. So, we want to hang on to Monday and recognize we have good in our lives.

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