Planning for success

Planning does not come naturally to me. Some people seem to thrive on planning. I try, but it's definitely something I have to work at.

I tend to set big goals. Goals like "I'm going to get in better shape." That's a good goal, but it's not specific. At work, my team makes communications plans when we start a project. So we figure out what the goal is and write it down. Then we decide how that's going to happen, make a list of the attached projects, who needs to be involved and then work out timelines. We also include how to measure our success.

So for the RDWC (Roller Derby Workout Challenge), I've tried my hand at planning. My goal at this point is to finish and see an improvement in overall fitness. But finishing is important. This week, I've mapped out the eating plan in a spreadsheet and I've planned my meals and exercise for the next week.

It's a start.