Hello fellow readers. I am sorry I have not updated my blog in a week. I have been working on a lot of homework and one big research paper. I hope to have my next update complete with my action plan tomorrow night or early Monday morning.
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Thursday, June 5, 2014
day 2
Yesterday I wrote down some goals that I am going to be working on. I forgot to mention one catchy little tidbit when it comes to goal setting that is to be SMART about setting goals.
S=Specific (state your objective in specific terms)
M= Measurable (make goals quantifiable) example I will drink 6 glasses of water a day
A= Attainable.
R= Realistic. We must manage our expectations and be willing to seek help if we need it
T= Time frame-specific. Set a reasonable amount of time to accomplish this goal. For instance a healthy weight loss pace is 1-2 pounds/week. Setting a goal to loose a high amount of weight in a short amount of time is unreasonable.
So look at your goals and make sure that they are SMART goals.
The next step is to write out a Plan of Attack. Making changes in your lifestyle is hard work. There is no magic pill, surgery, alternative path to making changes that will last a life time. The best way to ensure success if to have a good game plan.
I am currently working on a plan of attack and will post it when it is finished for accountability and for an example. It may be a few days due to a family conflict tomorrow and through the weekend.
HOMEWORK: Make sure your own plan of action includes the following things:
1. Identify the sources that you will need to help achieve your goal. (if you want to run you will need running shoes)
2. Modify your environment. If there is something in your environment that hinders you then change it. (if you want to quit drinking than don't hang out with your drinking buddies on the weekends)
3. Identify habits that contribute to the problem and decide what you are going to do in its place. You can make a small adjustment like moving an exercise ball into the room to sit on instead of the couch and have some exercise aids close or go drastic and disconnect the TV from service.
4. Make sure your plan has Rewards. Rewarding yourself for small achievements helps to reinforce your better choices. Don't use things that can derail your efforts like eating a unhealthy snack as a reward for eating healthy.
5. Make sure to involve the people around you. Let your family know. Create a support group. (This blog is my way of involving people)
6. Plan for challenges. I am planning on writing on this subject in depth later. Take time to think of possible challenges that could hinder you and prepare a plan a head of time.
Have a great weekend. I should have my next post by Monday. :)
S=Specific (state your objective in specific terms)
M= Measurable (make goals quantifiable) example I will drink 6 glasses of water a day
A= Attainable.
R= Realistic. We must manage our expectations and be willing to seek help if we need it
T= Time frame-specific. Set a reasonable amount of time to accomplish this goal. For instance a healthy weight loss pace is 1-2 pounds/week. Setting a goal to loose a high amount of weight in a short amount of time is unreasonable.
So look at your goals and make sure that they are SMART goals.
The next step is to write out a Plan of Attack. Making changes in your lifestyle is hard work. There is no magic pill, surgery, alternative path to making changes that will last a life time. The best way to ensure success if to have a good game plan.
I am currently working on a plan of attack and will post it when it is finished for accountability and for an example. It may be a few days due to a family conflict tomorrow and through the weekend.
HOMEWORK: Make sure your own plan of action includes the following things:
1. Identify the sources that you will need to help achieve your goal. (if you want to run you will need running shoes)
2. Modify your environment. If there is something in your environment that hinders you then change it. (if you want to quit drinking than don't hang out with your drinking buddies on the weekends)
3. Identify habits that contribute to the problem and decide what you are going to do in its place. You can make a small adjustment like moving an exercise ball into the room to sit on instead of the couch and have some exercise aids close or go drastic and disconnect the TV from service.
4. Make sure your plan has Rewards. Rewarding yourself for small achievements helps to reinforce your better choices. Don't use things that can derail your efforts like eating a unhealthy snack as a reward for eating healthy.
5. Make sure to involve the people around you. Let your family know. Create a support group. (This blog is my way of involving people)
6. Plan for challenges. I am planning on writing on this subject in depth later. Take time to think of possible challenges that could hinder you and prepare a plan a head of time.
Have a great weekend. I should have my next post by Monday. :)
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
and so it begins
Hello y'all. My name is Jennifer. I am a non-traditional college student currently working on a bachelor's degree in Health Education and Promotion with an emphasis in Community Health and an Associate's in Nursing RN degree. I went back to school to exclusively study to become a Registered Nurse, but I have found a passion in community health as well so I decided to pursue both degrees simultaneously. Along with being a full-time college student, I work part time, have a part time photography business, and I am a single parent. Yes, I have a hectic life.
The great thing about education is that it bring empowerment. I have been wanting to improve my overall health, wellness, and fitness for a long time but often got discouraged and confused by all the conflicting information I was always receiving. I now feel confident that I can make the changes that I have been wanting to make and I want to bring you all along for the ride. I have chosen to start a blog to document my journey to a healthier me and also to help keep myself accountable. On this journey (and this Blog) I will be using the great information that I have obtained in my education and sharing it with you. I have such confidence in the information that I am learning that I will only be applying and sharing information that I have gained in my studies to accomplish my goals.
For those who wish to journey with me I will be assigning homework that you may chose to do. These are the homework items that I will be working on personally.
Step One: The first step to bring about any change is to examine your life and self to see what changes you need to implement or to realize a goal you wish to accomplish.
HOMEWORK: Today's homework is easy. Take time and evaluate your current situation. Find one thing you may wish to change. You may wish to live a healthier life like I do, you may want to change a behavior or manage stress better. Once you have isolated that desire take time to evaluate it. Do a Cost/Benefit Analysis. (if you do not know how to do one just google it there is a ton of information and instruction.) The key to change is your benefits must be greater than the cost.
I hope that my journey may help encourage others who are struggling to meet their personal health/fitness/wellness goals.
Jenn
The great thing about education is that it bring empowerment. I have been wanting to improve my overall health, wellness, and fitness for a long time but often got discouraged and confused by all the conflicting information I was always receiving. I now feel confident that I can make the changes that I have been wanting to make and I want to bring you all along for the ride. I have chosen to start a blog to document my journey to a healthier me and also to help keep myself accountable. On this journey (and this Blog) I will be using the great information that I have obtained in my education and sharing it with you. I have such confidence in the information that I am learning that I will only be applying and sharing information that I have gained in my studies to accomplish my goals.
For those who wish to journey with me I will be assigning homework that you may chose to do. These are the homework items that I will be working on personally.
Step One: The first step to bring about any change is to examine your life and self to see what changes you need to implement or to realize a goal you wish to accomplish.
HOMEWORK: Today's homework is easy. Take time and evaluate your current situation. Find one thing you may wish to change. You may wish to live a healthier life like I do, you may want to change a behavior or manage stress better. Once you have isolated that desire take time to evaluate it. Do a Cost/Benefit Analysis. (if you do not know how to do one just google it there is a ton of information and instruction.) The key to change is your benefits must be greater than the cost.
I hope that my journey may help encourage others who are struggling to meet their personal health/fitness/wellness goals.
Jenn
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