Make 2011 your most successful year yet...

Another year is upon us, and I’m psyched, because 11 is my lucky number and I have a feeling it’s going to be a great year. Did you know that 2011 is the Chinese Year of the Rabbit? And that the rabbit is a symbol of rebirth? That means it'll be a great year for reaching new heights and redefining your boundaries, because ultimately, there are very, very few. So what are you hoping to achieve in 2011? Have you written your goal list yet?

If not, it is ESSENTIAL that you do. Writing down your aspirations for the new year is a powerful focusing tool that, firstly, provides a constant reminder of what you are striving for, and secondly gives you the basic framework from which you can turn your goals list into a road map to success. With a couple of weeks still to go before new year, now is the perfect time to be thinking about what you want to achieve in 2011, so that you can be clear in your mind what you want to achieve and work out exactly what action that will require you to take. That way you’ll be ready to hit the ground running come January 1st!



This all relies, of course, on knowing what you want to achieve in the first place. Without that, you’re not going to get very far at all. It goes back to that brilliant Jim Rohn quote,

‘If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.’
So, what is it that you want to achieve? Do you want to run a marathon or complete an ironman? And if so who can help you stay fit, strong and injury free during your preparation?

Do you want to lose 5 stone? And if so do you have the tools you need to achieve that? Do you need more support, more equipment, more knowledge, more willpower, a proper programme – recognise what it will take to make it happen and write it down. Use what hasn’t worked in the past as a guide towards what will work for you (ie. Don’t keep doing the same thing and expect a different result!).

Do you want to have a wider social circle, earn more or become an expert in your field? The same rules apply. I am a huge advocate of vision boards which go one step further than a goals list and actually put your aspirations into pictures that you can hang on your wall and look at every day, because I believe that even subconsciously it makes a BIG difference to your commitment levels. Here are some from our staff room at Phoenix Pro Fitness...



Above all remember this little equation:

Thoughts = Actions = Things

And sometimes you have to take a risk to find out what will work for you. What action do YOU need to take to hit your goals in 2011?

Stay Strong,

Charlotte
Owner
Phoenix Pro Fitness

www.phoenixprofitness.com