Setting Goals and Living on Purpose by Sarah Robbins

As I write this I have tears in my eyes. I have battled my weight for over 10 years–and while some would conclude this statement with “…and I finally won”, I would instead say, “I am winning every day”. I will never be done eating healthy, exercising, and disciplining myself to healthy habits daily. For the first time in a long time, I can say that I’m content with where I am at on my journey, and know that I will get there–with time, and daily discipline. I’ve worked so hard–but the results are worth it...and the best result of all is that I am free in my mind!

People have asked so many times–“what is your secret?” The truth be told–there is no secret! I was over 200 pounds 10 years ago. I did Weight Watchers and Curves (exercise) consistently–I would loose weight, and then my weight loss would stall. It wasn't until I got more disciplined in the quality of my food (I started eating clean, and my favorite recipes are found on Dashing Dish!) and started working out at a gym–consistently that I was able to reach my goals. There is no secret–the answer lies in hard work, daily effort, and consistent activity over time. I also started to renew my mind to who God said I was, and started to see myself as valuable enough to take care of my health. In the end, it wasn't easy, but I never gave up, and it is so worth it!

I do the same thing with my business (I run a successful home-based business, and am also a best-selling author!) People often inquire about the success we’ve achieved through our business, asking “what is the secret to your success?” The truth be told–there is no secret! I started my business as a broke, shy, young kindergarten teacher–with no network, and I was in a business of networking! I poured a lot of time into professional development, and I got out and did the work–even when I was shy, scared, and afraid! I went to networking events–ALONE! I made a few phone calls–EVERY DAY! Just like weight loss, I was focused on daily activity (a few new contacts every day), I was tracking my results by making daily notes in my planner, and did consistent activity over a long period of time (7 years!) Success did not happen over night! However, just like losing weight, the hard work is worth it. Because of our business, we’ve been able to use our earnings to bless children in need all around the globe—we just got back from India where we opened an orphanage for 117 children! Was it easy? NO! Was it worth it? You bet! Now I can live more, give more, and experience life more!

Enough about me…let’s talk about you…

What do you need to conquer during this year of your life? What are those looming thoughts you need to tackle in 2015? Do you want to start living a healthy lifestyle? Is it success in your business? You only have one precious life–and you deserve to live more, give more, love more, and experience the best of life more. It’s time to tackle these obstacles and pursue your victory–every single day! Set your “Big goal” for yourself–then break it down into daily activity–what do you need to do to get there? Whose help do you need?

Maybe you need an accountability partner working toward a similar goal? If it’s getting healthy, join the gym together–split a training package–go to Weight Watchers as a team. If it is a business goal, find someone to work with and agree to check in with each other weekly. Agree to be positive, collaborative, solution-oriented, and encouraging. People think they need to “work with a leader” to be successful–and that’s not the case. Like weight loss- YOU KNOW WHAT YOU NEED TO DO! It’s about working with someone who is going for the same goals, and doing consistent activity–every single day. Let’s consider weight loss for a moment–I’m not going to start by running a marathon (heck, I don’t run unless someone is chasing me). Do I aspire to be fit like a marathon runner? Sure! But I have to start somewhere– and initially that was at a local Curves gym with a friend working at my pace. Find your partner, start today!

Today is your day. 2015 is YOUR year. You are seeing this for a reason. Don’t let one more day go by–one more looming thought go through your mind. Set the goal. Write it down (NOW!) Break that big goal into monthly goals–then break that into daily activity goals for what you need to do to get there. Find an accountability partner and go through the program together. Give yourself the time it takes. Never quit. YOU DESERVE TO LOVE YOUR LIFE AND HAVE VICTORY!!!

There are no secrets when it comes to long term, lasting victory–it boils down to daily activity, consistency, and giving your goals the long-term focus and time it takes… I heard this quote yesterday and I loved it–“Success is never owned, it is rented, and the rent is due every single day! “- Rory Vaden

If I could reach through this screen right now and hug you–I would. I hope that by me sharing my long and sometimes painful journey with you (it took 10 years of going on a weight roller coaster to finally to lose the weight the healthy way )–Today I simply want to encourage you–that if I can do it, SO CAN YOU! You are beautiful, you are capable, you are MORE THAN A CONQUERER! Let’s DO this!

If you would like to connect with Sarah, be sure to visit her FB page and her Website!