Debra Eckerling (author of Your Goal Guide) talks committing your time and energy to a regular workout in this blog feature.
A lot of people see fitness – working out – as a necessary evil. That first part is correct.
Fitness relates to your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. But, let’s face it, working out, has a positive impact on all three.
The truth is, personal and professional goals are forever intertwined, Feel good and you are more productive at work. When work goes well, typically so does your personal life.
As writers, our default mode is sitting at the computer. But it doesn’t have to be.
Having trouble committing time and energy to a regular workout?
Here are 5 fitness goals for writers:
1. Explore Workout Videos. Like with any business service, you will connect better with some trainers than others, There are a plethora of workouts from which to choose on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Start searching.
2. Find a Workout You Enjoy. Test out different types of exercise until you find one that fits you. If you enjoy your workout, you are more likely to do it.
3. Start Small. A 10-minute workout still counts as a win. Don’t go overboard with new workout goals … you may burn out, over-do things, and/or potentially hurt yourself. Instread, start small, pace yourself, and build up to longer workouts.
4. Join a Community. There are plenty of fitness groups for sharing and reporting on workout goals. You can also share your goals and wins in my Write On Online Facebook Group or on my weekly #GoalChat Twitter chat.
5. Track Your Progress. Keep a log of your workouts, including what you did, when, and for how long. Seeing your progress with help motivate you to keep going!
Bonus: Set rewards for accomplishing your fitness goals. You worked hard on working out. You deserve it!
Committing to fitness – much like your commitment to writing – is a gift to yourself. So, choose yourself.
And, remember, you can do it!
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What are your fitness goals? Please share in the comments.* * *Need some extra help setting and achieving your goals? Please reach out!
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Debra Eckerling is the award-winning author of Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals and founder of the D*E*B METHOD, which is her system for goal-setting simplified. A writer, editor, and project catalyst, Deb works with entrepreneurs, executives, and creatives to set goals and manage their projects through one-on-one coaching, workshops, and online support. She is also the author of Write On Blogging and Purple Pencil Adventures; founder of Write On Online; Vice President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Women’s National Book Association; host of the #GoalChat Twitter Chat, #GoalChatLive on Facebook and LinkedIn, and The DEB Show podcast. She speaks on the subjects of writing, networking, goal-setting, and social media.
your goal guide
A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals
Start with a plan. One of the biggest reasons goals fail is that we often don’t put enough thought into what we really want before diving in. Your Goal Guide by Debra Eckerling starts with that first, crucial step: figuring out your goals and putting a plan in place. As a professional writer, communications specialist, and project catalyst with more than 20 years of experience, Eckerling is prepared to help you achieve success.