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New Year Can Bring New Goals
With the start of a new year, it’s a tradition to set goals. With the return to school from the holiday break, it’s a perfect time to start thinking about some goals for your Movin’ and Munchin’ Schools program.
Whether you are already participating, looking to extend your program, or seeking an idea to get involved, setting goals is important to achieving success. Without setting goals, Suzy Favor Hamilton would never have run in three Olympics, and I never would have skated to an Olympic gold medal.
Success doesn’t have to mean winning a competition. It can be measured in a number of ways, and in the case of Movin’ and Munchin’ success simply means getting involved, whether it’s children, employees, or family and friends. Ideally, all of those groups will be a part of your program.
There are a lot of reasons to set goals, but here are five that can be easily shared:
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Goals can provide a target for achievement. |
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Goals can help focus time and effort. |
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Goals can provide motivation, persistence, and desire. |
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Goals can help establish priorities. |
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Goals can provide a roadmap. |
We don’t always reach our goals, but falling short can provide valuable lessons, too. It can motivate us, teach us, and make us work harder and smarter the next time. The drive to rebound and succeed is often stronger than the drive we had before a failure.
When setting goals, it’s good to start small and build up toward bigger goals. Positive outcomes bring confidence and lead to the pursuit of bigger goals. Who knows, maybe the next Wisconsin Olympian or senator will come from your school!
