In this month's "How to" Series, Macaroni KID North Sound will help you discover "How to" stay accountable to your 2023 goals. We will publish our next How To Series entry on a monthly basis, so check back again for a chance to uncover "How to" with Macaroni KID North Sound.
January is the official favorite month of the year in our household. All the cleaning and organization that is set off by first taking down the Christmas tree and closing the door on the year that has passed, is the pinnacle of creation for what we set to achieve over the year ahead. I find that there’s something magical about getting things organized in your home, office and head! |  |
January is the perfect time to embrace that magic. Having things organized will allow you the space required to create a vision and build a plan to achieve your goals.
To get started on my yearly goal creation I like to reflect on everything that has transpired over the past year; the goals that I have accomplished, and the ones I didn’t. I like to think about what I could have done better if things hadn’t turned out the way I expected. Then I reflect on how the lessons I have learned through the triumphs and failures will help in the crafting of my goals for the rest of the year.
I craft my goals and my family’s goals for the year in four primary subject areas:
- Family
- Health and Fitness
- Education
- Wealth and Investments
Cultivating your vision for an ideal lifestyle never goes out of fashion, no matter what your age, life stage or situation. Here are 5 tips you can use to help you to stay accountable to your goals:
- Start by understanding your values and build goals out from there. Understanding what motivates you and why will help you to stick to your goals when things become tough and you get discouraged.
- Set a date you'd like to accomplish those goals. This makes it easier to take action daily.
- Use your resources at hand! Find a friend, family member or goal tracker app that can help you stay committed.
- Create habits that lead you to fulfil your daily goals, and ditch ones that lead you astray. I like to create a daily To-do list first thing in the morning before I start my day to help keep me on track.
- Should you fall off track, don't be so hard on yourself that you quit. Find out what lead to this set back and how you can overcome this challenge in the future if it should happen again. Don't be afraid to start over! Failure can be our greatest lesson.
January is our chance to start off fresh. So, get organized and make those plans!
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Here are some of Macaroni KID North Sounds Favorite local Health, Fitness and Athletic Clubs that you can visit to help you on your journey in keeping accountable to your family’s wellness goals:
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| Name | Address | Phone | ||
| Frances Anderson Center – Fitness & Weight Room | 700 Main Street Edmonds, WA 98020 | 425-771-0230 | ||
Why We Love This Place: Great daily drop-in rates, no membership Required! | ||||
| Harbor Square Athletic Club | 160 W Dayton St Edmonds, WA 98020 | (425) 778-3546 | ||
Why We Love This Place: From Aquatics to Monthly Parents Night Out the activities and value this place offers are unbeatable and cater to all ages. | ||||
| FitTheorem - Lynnwood | 19230 Alderwood Mall Pkwy #160 Lynnwood, WA 98036 | (206) 701-1467 | ||
Why We Love This Place: If you enjoy a challenging and rigorous work out! Look no further! The classes offered here will help you reach your fitness goals! | ||||
The Little Gym of Alderwood | 19312 60th Ave W #D Lynnwood, WA 98036 | (425) 776-7121 | ||
| Why We Love This Place: Caters to Kids aged 4 months to 12 years! | ||||
| Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion | 5303 228th St SW Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 | (425) 776-9173 | ||
| Why We Love This Place: Great daily drop-in rate for Indoor Play for tots! A lil something for everyone! There are Aquatics, dance and fitness programs your child is sure to love! | ||||
| Seattle Tae Kwon Do | 22803 44th Avenue West , Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 | 425-712-5425 | ||
Why We Love This Place: Kids 4 and above can build self-confidence in an enriching environment. | ||||
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