Goals for 2009

I'm sure many of us encounter different kinds of obstacles (real or mental) when we set our new year's resolution. It usually "die" half way before the year is up.

And I always remember in one of our training courses back in SQ CC we talked about setting goals for ourselves: A goal has to be SMART.

S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Achievable
R - Realistic
T - Time bound

I think all these elements are self-explanatory.

Last year, 2008, I gave myself a goal: To complete 2.4km on the thread mill in less than 18 minutes within the year. It was so "SMART" (in another sense) that I hit my goal in May. And happily, I stopped going to the gym and feel contented. Of course, this is just an excuse for laziness.

This year, I think I should refine this goal to: To complete 2.4km on the thread mill in less than 16 minutes and MAINTAIN this level of speed throughout the year, if not better. I sure hope this will keep me going for exercise until year end. And I promise I will update you on how much time I can complete my 2.4km in December.

As for the other goals I had, well, put it simply, I hope to be able to roller blade in ECP by end of this year and if time permits, take up a new course.

If you ask, what about WF? He casually told me his goal during our Taipei trip: Lose weight!!! (Imagine Uncle Lim losing weight??!!)

Current weight: 75kg
Target weight: 71kg

I really don't know how he's going to burn away the 4kg. Considering he's already playing serious badminton twice a week and going for a jog once a week.

Of course, Ning & Zhi are too young to have goals. But mummy hope Zhi will be able to attend playgroup independently and be potty trained.