This week I’d like to share with you one of my beliefs, whereby, I strongly believe that you can achieve anything you set your mind to and to prove that, here is a story!
Dublin, Ireland, is the annual host city of the biggest all women’s event of its kind in the world. Every year, on the June bank holiday weekend, over 40,000 women take part in the Women’s Mini Marathon, a 10k race, raising millions for charities, where women can run, jog, walk and even crawl!
I have been doing that race for a few years now, in the walking category. Back in November 2008, I challenged myself and decided to run it in 2009. Now, to paint you a picture, I was not a runner and had never ran before and would actually be out of breath when running for a few meters. 
I did not let that affect me…! I set my mind to running the 2009 event and then I started training. I must admit, it was a challenge and I loved it!!! I clearly remember how focused I was and proud of my first 1km! Then 3km, then 5km (woohoo!), then 7km, then 9km and then on a glorious day on a Sunday morning, my first 10km, I was completely thrilled. I had done it. Still though, the race was in a few weeks time, so I kept on practicing.
And, last week, on June 1st 2009, I am delighted to report that I officially did it!!! I run my first 10km race and within the qualifying time to be placed next year, in front of the walkers!
And, that is “Can do Attitude!”.
This was a Vitality & Fitness challenge, but the same spirit can be applied to all areas of your life.
There are many ways to set a goal, the most important steps are to actually set and write your goal down You will all have heard about the SMART mnemonic before:
S Specific
M Measurable
A Attainable
R Relevant
T Time-bound
Think about these 5 criteria when writing your goals down.
And, one final note, when you achieve your goal, and you will, as remember, you can and will achieve anything you set your mind to, do celebrate!!!
I’d love to hear about your goals and your achievements, please share and comment.
On that note and till next time!
Let your inner pumpkin shine,
Frederique
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Frederique Murphy
Simply Transformed
