Why I set Goals

Every year, I set 10 goals with one intention: self-improvement.  This is something I started doing the day I left Toronto years ago and it's now become apart of the person I am today.

Goal setting has helped me set a direction for my life and one that I am very proud of.  As a result, I've pushed myself to do things like start my own consulting company, take up rowing, and even learn how to snowboard. My 30 day yoga challenge, paleo, and even all those photography courses and half-marathons we're all once, just goals.

So last year when I was looking ahead to 2013, I pegged it 'the year of change' and set my goals accordingly.

1) Complete a marathon in under 4 hours - ✓(ish)
2) Complete Canada's West Coast Trail - ✓
3) Go to Coachella with my best friends - ✓
4) Go on a yoga retreat
5) 30 Days of Meditation - ✓
6) 30 Days of No Alcohol - ✓
7) Create a stronger body with more healthy muscle mass - ✓
8) Create and actively update a photo blog
9) Find a more value aligned work environment - ✓
10) Move to a place that inspires you - ✓

I decided I wanted to share this because it's something that's had a huge positive impact on me - and who knows, maybe it will inspire you to do the same. All you need is the ability to visualize where you want to be (and a good set of Field Notes).

If you need help along the way - I'd be thrilled to help.

d.

ps - follow along on Instagram - @thedavecoast.