Setting SMART Goals
Setting goals is an important process for personal and professional growth. Whether you are thinking about long-term or short-term goals for any area of your life, you need to set SMART goals. SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. If your goal is just to “lose weight” you probably won’t succeed. If your goal is to “get a promotion”, you won’t get very far....
Getting Healthy Series
As a New Year’s resolution, in preparation for swimsuit season, or for whatever reason, you’ve decided to make some changes to implement a healthier lifestyle. As part of the Getting Healthy Series, we’ll look at the following subjects in detail: Health Basics – Learn about the basics of getting healthy, including diet and exercise essentials. Setting Goals – Determine your health goals to create and...
Plan Your Diet & Fitness This Weekend
Like most people, you probably made a New Year’s resolution to get in shape and lose weight. You don’t need a resolution. You need a plan. This weekend, you will plan your diet and fitness goals for the new year. Track Your Data Before you begin planning your diet and fitness regimen, consider how you will keep track of your food and exercise. There are several reasons to track your data as you go though a weight loss or...
Using Mint
You’ve been organizing your Finances as part of the Organized Life Series and you’re ready to start using Mint. Great! Mint is a wonderful tool. Just to be clear, I am in no way affiliated with Mint, Intuit, or anything else. I just like most of what Mint allows me to do and I want to help others get those same benefits. About Mint Mint.com has over 7 million users and is a subsidiary of Intuit. Intuit is the company...