Hit That Bull’s Eye: Nail Your Health Goals

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Ever felt like your health goals are a fuzzy target, just out of grasp? I’ve been there, but here’s the deal: nailing your goals starts with laser-sharp focus. Well, maybe not the first thing—the first thing is to define what you want and why, believe you can nail it, then zero in like a laser. When illness sidelined me, I learned to set goals like an archer aiming for the bull’s eye, and it changed my health game. Don’t wait for a wake-up call like I did—start setting goals now and hit that bull’s eye for wellness, Leading Lady style!

I can’t go as deep here as I do with my coaching clients, but you can kick things off today! Want support and accountability for your health and life? Check out my Leading Lady Experience for details. Ready to aim? Let’s make those health goals stick!

Lock In with SMART Goals

Crush your goals with SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound. You may remember this from your college years (that’s when I first heard of SMART goals), but it’s worth a revisit. Here’s how to lock in:

Specific

Pinpoint exactly what you want. Skip vague hopes like “I wanna feel better.” Instead, say, “I’ll lose 10 lbs by exercising 30 minutes daily and eating a GAPS-compliant diet of pastured eggs, fermented veggies, and meat stock.”

Measurable

Track your progress. Don’t just say “I’ll eat healthier.” Try “I’ll eat one serving of fermented vegetables daily” or “I’ll walk 30 minutes, three times a week.” Check weekly to stay on target.

Tip: Find an accountability buddy to cheer your wins—or get them to join your health journey!

Attainable

Keep it real. I’ll never be a runway model (not my deal!), so I focus on my personal best. Aim for 1–2 lbs of weight loss per week to shed fat without losing muscle or just water weight.

Tip: Be honest about what’s doable. Dropping 20 lbs in two weeks? No way. Steady wins the race.

Relevant

Own your goal. Chasing someone else’s dream breeds burnout. Pick goals that fire you up—your passions, your life, your heart. This is your shot, so aim for your bull’s eye.

Time-Bound

Set a start and end date. No deadline, no drive. Example: “I’ll lose 10 lbs by March 1st by exercising 30 minutes daily and starting a GAPS diet on January 4th”

SMART Goal Examples:

  • Drink four glasses of water daily (10am, 1pm, 4pm, 7pm) for 14 days, starting January 6th and put reminders on my phone.
  • Listen to classical music for 45 minutes every Friday at 8pm for two weeks, starting January 10th to relax.
  • Meet my spouse for 30 minutes every Saturday at 10am to discuss family concerns, hitting 2 hours total by February 1st to strengthen our kids’ bond.

Keep Your Aim Steady

  • Write It Down: Scribble your SMART goal, sign it like a contract, and stick copies everywhere—fridge, wallet, pantry. When temptation (like ditching that walk) sneaks up, your goal’s there to keep you focused.
  • Set Mini-Goals: Big wins build from small steps. Break your long-term goal into monthly mini-goals to dodge overwhelm and rack up quick victories that cement habits.

Example Long-Term SMART Goal: “I’ll lose 10 lbs by March 21st by exercising 30 minutes daily and eating a GAPS-compliant diet starting January 4th.

Mini-Goals (Choose what works for you!):

  • Week 1: I’ll eat a fermented vegetable salad and pastured eggs with ghee for breakfast daily, buy workout gear, and schedule exercise.
  • Week 2: I’ll walk 30 minutes on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and take a yoga class Saturday.
  • Week 3: I’ll add one daily serving of non-starchy vegetables and an extra glass of water.
  • Week 4: I’ll prep all meals at home, packing meat stocks and soups for work.

Check weekly, adjust as needed, and set fresh mini-goals monthly to keep the fire burning.

Fire Away: Your Homework

This week, craft your long-term SMART goal and 3–4 mini-goals for the month. Start with one mini-goal in week one, adding others weekly. Write, sign, and display your goal to stay locked in. And remember small steps reap big rewards. If a mini-goal still sounds too big, chunk down, ask yourself “What is the first, simple step I can take?” Choose the first, simple step to get you started—staying consistent—momentum will pick up from there.

Savor the Shot

Don’t judge a slip—we’ve all stumbled. “Failure” is nothing more than feedback. Ask, “What threw me off?” and make a plan to sidestep it next time. Be kind to yourself, stay patient, and soak up the joy of claiming your dreams. When did you last prioritize you? This is your moment to shine, so embrace the journey and hit that bull’s eye!

And if you need a little more help in defining your dream, I wrote an article just for you

Connect with Being the Leading Lady

Being the Leading Lady is claiming your health (and life) goals with grit, grace, and purpose. Sign up for my newsletter and tune into my podcast, Sharise Uncut, for more holistic health and living tips to keep your wellness game strong. Let’s charge, thrive, triumph with bold zest—because others are waiting to be inspired!

~inspired by a life of dreams and determination.