How to Set Goals (You Will Actually Stick To)!

ByJanel
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We know how resolutions tend to go, don’t we? We set some far out goal in our mind that isn’t realistic and don’t set up a plan to help us succeed. I’m going to show you how to set goals you will stick to! It’s not hard to make a plan for your goals, and it only takes a few minutes to do. By creating a plan聽you set yourself up for success.

This is a sponsored post, I am a Sears blogger, though all opinions are my own.

How to Set Goals (and stick to them!)

You know those resolutions you make and never stick to? There's a reason WHY! These tips will help you set a goal you can actually stick to! Plus, a cute, free printable "My Goals" art you can print, frame, and fill in to keep you accountable.

Think About Your Goals – Don’t start your goal by throwing out some big idea (like one of the top 5 new year resolutions) and think that is what you want your target to be just because it sounds like everyone else’s goals.It has to be a goal that actually matters to you and that you’re ready to work towards with everything you’ve got.

Make a Plan –聽Figure out how you are going to get there. How are you going to do it? What is going to motivate you to make this goal stick when other tries have failed? What will keep you motivated when it gets hard, time consuming, or you’re just feeling like skipping out on your plan? If you don’t answer these types of questions, you will be quick to turn toward excuses.

If you can dream it, you can achieve it quote meme

See Your Goal聽Daily – Post your plan where you will see it daily. That could mean in the bathroom, on your nightstand, in your kitchen, or anywhere else in your home. By seeing and remembering your goal every day, you’ll keep that desire聽to change strong.

Get Support – The best way to really make your goals work for you is to make yourself accountable. For me, that’s having someone else I need to report back to and that will cheer me on, support and encourage me, and prompt and remind me when I need that type of support. You can turn to online support groups like a running app group or a parenting forum or you can turn to your parent, siblings, spouse, or close friends.

My Goals Printable Art

Goals Printable*** Click聽Here for the Full Sized Image ***聽

To help me set my goals this year, I’ve made this 8×10 printable My Goals art. (Click the link or image above to print the My Goals Printable Art) Print it on a sheet of cardstock or on 8×10 photo paper. Then, frame it and use a dry erase marker to change, update, and track your goal. Placing your goal front and center in your life will keep you motivated and accountable towards your goal!

My two big goals this year are to spend more quality time together as a family and eat healthier. We do spend time together, but sometimes it feels rushed or busy with all the things that have to get accomplished in a household full of kids like laundry duty, homework piles, and appointments. By filling in my goal, and a few ways will make family time together quality time, I am reminded each day to focus on my goal.

Let聽us know what your New Year resolution is and how you’ll meet it below!


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209 Comments

  1. Gaiam yoga socks for barre class and ever last workout clothes for the gym. Also, a new fitness tracker.

  4. The NutriBullet 8 Piece NutriBullet Nutrition Extractor Set would enable me to make healthy smoothies as a substitute for a meal

  7. Thanks for the giveaway…we would love a NordicTrack C910I Treadmill to help with our fitness goals !

  8. The NutriBullet 9 Piece NutriBullet Pro 900 Nutrition Exactor would help me stick with my eating more fruits and veggies.

  9. Fitbit Flex Black – Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband, is what I would like to help me.

  12. I would love some sort of organizing items, like bookcases or totes or something to organize this mess!

  13. I’ve resolved to throw more parties in the coming year – there’s a great spring clearance event on awesome outdoor furniture that would help me make the back yard a better party spot!

  15. I am freaking out over all the things!!!! ALL THE THINGS!!!!!!
    I need shelves….so bad. For the office, the shed, the garage…..shelf me!!! Hahaha

    Sears has A LOT of cool options for me. Metal,wood, plastic…..

    Shelves would totally help me reorganize and stay organized. Everything in its place,yes?

    In my case it would be on a shelf!!! 馃檪

  18. I could use the STAR TRAC Star Trac E-UBe Upright Bike With Embedded HD Touch Screen

  20. The BergHOFF Neo Cast Iron 5 piece Set would help me with my goal to make healthier meals for my family this year. All my current cookware needs to be thrown away and replaced.

  22. The Fitbit Flex Black – Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband would help me meet my New Year’s resolutions!

  25. The Everlast庐 Women’s Athletic Tank Top – Stop Wishing as well as many other Everlast Athletic apparel pieces would help me with my resolutions.

  27. My resolution is to get fit and walk as many miles as it would take to walk to my favorite national park which is clear across the country. A new treadmill or some new walking shoes would definitely help with that.

  29. I want to drink healthy smoothies and would love the Ninja Nutri Ninja Auto iQ Blender to help me with my goals!

  30. It’s really quite shocking all of the awesome prices Sears has on athletic gear. I would love the Nike Nike Women’s Filament Dri-FIT Tights because they are perfect for cold weather or hot- and they are dri-fit!

  31. The ProForm 6.0 RT Treadmill would help me, because I don’t like to go outside to exercise when it’s cold.

  32. My goal for the year is to take care of myself more. I’d actually would love a Craftsman snowblower. It’d save me time and my back!

  36. A nice pair of hiking boots would encourage my husband and I to spend more time outside. Thank you

  47. I love the Elanti Porcelain White Vessel Sink for my bathroom renovation!

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  50. I WOULD GET THE Skechers Women’s Relaxed Fit: Conversation Gray Slip-On Sneaker TO WALK TO WORK 馃檪

  62. I need to eat better and exercise more. The Withings Wireless Smart scale would be awesome to keep me on track!

  64. The Nordic Track E 7.0 Z Elliptical machine would help me reach a goal.

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  66. i would love to get a treadmill. it would help me reach my new years goals of losing 30 pounds.

  67. I think the Fitbit Flex would really help me stay on top of my goals and keep track of my progress.

  68. With the sale on activewear, the Everlast Women’s Long-Sleeve Athletic Shirt would help me keep my resolution of exercising more.

  70. My goal is to spend more quality time with my family so the Despicable Me Minion The Game of Life Game would be a great way to spend some fun time together!

  71. The Withings Wireless Smart Scale would help me with my resolution to eat more healthy and lose weight.

  75. If I had this, American Spas Tuscany Sun and Mahogany 6-Person 30-Jet Bench Spa with Backlit LED Waterfall, I could exercise all day and then soak my sore muscles.

  76. The Schwinn 430 Elliptical with 22 Programs and Dual LCD Display would help me reach my goals of increasing my excerbike time I could bike at night at home

  80. My resolution is to relax more, I think this will help: Best Home Furnishings Revere Power Lift Recliner – Chocolate

  84. It would be a Nordic Track E 7.0 Z Elliptical machine. This would help me meet my goals.

  87. The NordicTrack Elite would help me reach my goal of losing 25-45 pounds as well as get stronger & healthier! Thank-you for a really great #giveaway 馃檪

  88. One of my goals is to get enough sleep, so the Serta Perfect Sleeper pillow top mattress would definitely help with that! 馃檪

  90. My goal is to continue to foster dogs, a secondary goal is to walk more. Guess who will be walking a lot of dogs in 2016? #GoodTimes

  92. Defintely a Nordic Track elite treadmill would help me meet my goal of walking more this year.

  94. Id love to get a Posterpedic Dunlay Firm Mattress. My mattress is so old so its time for a new one. Thank you for the great giveaway 馃檪

  104. i loveee sears. i have loved shopping there since i was a kid. they have some of the best clothes. love the giveaway. nice.

  105. I could use some new yoga pants and new tennis shoes! I REALLY need to start walking, and my current tennis shoes could stand to be replaced. The insole is probably worn out!

  106. The Fitbit Flex Slate- Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband would definitely help me reach my weight loss and exercise goals!

  108. The Metaphor Women’s Pieced Active Wear Leggings would help be work towarsds my resolution of exercising more!

  109. These pants would be great for working out! Skechers Women’s Performance Capri Pants – Space-Dyed

  117. I’d keep our healthy eating resolutions with this hot air popcorn popper they sell: Presto Orville Redenbachers庐 Hot Air Popper.

  119. I cant name them all but clothes for me.. Im always buying and doing for everyone and never myself. This year my goal and resolution is to spend more time on me and my looks. Starting with clothes!!!

  120. The 50% off active wear would certainly help my budget- as well as my goal to lose 20 pounds! I am interested in buying some Sport bras.

  124. tI would love the Kenmore 26.8 cu. ft. French Door Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator w/ Air Filter when we purchase our new home hopefully this year!

  125. I would definitely benefit from owning a treadmill. Daily walks would be a lot more convenient if I could get the walk in each day despite the weather.

  129. The Tommy Hilfiger (especially the Tommy Hilfiger Bettina Suede Loafer) merchandise would help me with my resolution to look nicer for work.

  131. After this baby girl is born in April, I plan on losing the extra weight. The NordicTrack E 7.0 Z Elliptical would definitely help me with this!

  133. I need a printable like this! I am always wanting to finish stuff, but rarely do! Crossing it off a list would probably work better for me!

  139. I haven’t made a resolution this year but there are goals I would like to meet. I like the idea of seeing your goal everyday. It would definitely help to keep on track.

  145. What great tips for setting goals. I am horrible at setting and keeping to them. Plus, the giveaway is pretty sweet… thanks so much, Shauna

  146. NordicTrack A.C.T. Elliptical would help me reach my goal of getting into better shape this year.

  147. yes! the NordicTrack Elite $999+ would help me get into better shape! my treadmill died last year 馃檨

  152. My New Years resolution is to learn to cook healthier for my family. I would love to get a great start with their Concord Eco Friendly Healthy Ceramic Non-stick Frying Pan 3-Piece Cookware Set!

  153. The Nordic Track Desk Treadmill would he me active while still allowing me to get my work done. Every little bit helps.

  154. The “Fitbit Flex Slate- Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband” would help me meet my New Year’s resolution to get in shape. Thanks for the giveaway!

  155. A fitbit flex from sears would be awesome because it would help me achieve my fitness goals for this year. I love seeing how many steps I get each day – it really keeps me motivated to keep going.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  157. I would love to have the NordicTrack Desk Treadmill to keep me active while I’m on the computer

  160. Fitbit Charge HRTM Heart Rate and Activity Wristband would help me keep my resolution this year.

  162. 50% off active wear would help me! Having cute work out clothes inspires me to get out to the gym more!

  167. The Fitbit Flex Slate- Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband would help me track my activity level.

  170. The Serta Perfect Sleeper Taryn Super Pillow Top King Mattress would help with my resolution. If I get enough sleep it would help me perform better at the job I hope to get this year. Thank you!

  171. A new stroller would help me to get out and walk more! Browsing the products, I like the Kolcraft Cloud Umbrella Stroller.

  176. The AFG 7.1AT Treadmill would help me keep my resolutions by helping me be able to run all winter long.

  178. The Fitbit Flex Slate- Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband would help motivate me with my daily physical activity.
    thank you

  182. The Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity Sleep Tracker Wristband would help me with my New Year’s goals

  183. My resolution is to cook healthier meals for my family in 2016. So the Bella Food Steamer would be great.

  186. Resolution: Don’t slip & fall on the ice.
    Canyon River Blues Women’s Buckle Suede Fashion Boot – Grey
    Thanks for the contest.

  187. Pompeii3 14 Kt White Gold 1.00 cttw Pave Halo Three Stone Diamond Ring would help me to enjoy the finer things in life for New Years

  190. I like the Fila womens T minus sneakers in orange and purple. I need a new pair of running shoes to help with my New years resolution.

  191. DeWalt DWS709 Slide Compound Miter Saw, 12-Inch would help me get more remodeling done upstairs

  195. I would love to get me the Fit Bit to help me with my exercise walking and keep track of my diet. Great product to help with weight loss

  197. Craftsman 19.2 Volt Drill would help me keep my New Year’s resolution to finish some home remodeling projects.

  200. My resolutions is to have more patience with regular life things (like car trouble) so I have my eye on a new set of tires from Sears to help me with that!

  201. The Gaiam 5MM Premium Marrakesh Printed Yoga Mat would help me keep my resolution to work out a few times a week.

  207. The Skechers Women’s Glider-Lynx Bungee Sneaker would help me keep my 2016 goal of walking twice a day 馃檪

  208. The Dorel Heirloom Cherry Glass Door Bookcase would help me achieve my home organization resolution.

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