| Change Challenge |
| Making the world a healthier place one peep at a time |
| January ‘12 |
What is the challenge?A community of people come together to support each other reaching change goals. Everyone sets one overall "stretch" goal. The goal has to be hard yet achievable within 2 months. If the goal is something you are already doing, no worries, just take it to the next level. The overall goal then needs to be broken down into realistic and achievable weekly goals. This can be as simple as one weekly goal or several – try to keep it under 3. Setting goals Having done this multiple times now, the biggest mistake people tend to make is to set too aggressive goals and then fail to achieve them. Going big is great, however, if you choose something a little more modest, you are more likely to achieve it. A smaller more sustainable goal will likely have a longer positive impact, then the big dream goal that you may have wanted to achieve for a long time. Think S.M.A.R.T. goals (S = Specific, M = Measurable, A = Attainable, R = Realistic, T = Timely). Reaching one larger goal requires smaller weekly steps. For example: My overall goal is to lose 15 lbs. in 2 months, to accomplish this I will set a weekly goal of going to the gym 3 times a week. Test our your weekly goal using the one week trial. Set your goal, report in and see if your weekly goal/s is realistic. If you need to, following the trial week you can adjust your goal/s. From that point on it is set. What do you need to do to join?
How to play?
Reporting On a weekly basis report in. For simply reporting in, you gain points. If you reach your weekly goal you earn more. (3 points max – 1 for reporting in on time, 2 for reaching your goal/s - note if you set multiple weekly goals, you only get 2 points for completing all weekly goals). 1 Point = $2.50 Measurement Figure out a way to measure your goals. To minimize variables use a consistent measurement system throughout the contest (the same scale, journal to log things, etc.). Points Reporting in on time: 1 (total points possible: 8) Weekly goal: 2 (total points possible: 16) Overall goal: 6 Total Possible points: 30 (top point gainers win the remaining money in the pot) Amount needed to earn back your money: 20 points Success Over time as you reach your goals you win back your $50. Whatever money is left from those who did not fully reach their goals gets dived up amongst the two highest results. What is Everything else I need to know?Virtual Everything in this challenge is done virtually. You can join from anywhere in the world as long as you report in by 11:59 pm (PST). Honesty Since there is no one regulating your measurement toward your goal, we are all trusting that you are keeping your word. Unexpected Occasionally the unexpected happens. Someone gets injured or sick and cannot move forward with their goals. If that happens, let us know and the full amount can be refunded. Inevitably vacation/travel/work will make it challenging to reach your goals and/or report. I ask you to please consider this when you commit to joining and set realistic goals/expectations of yourself. Examples of past goals
Anyone can join - Spread the word and contact me at davidcallen@gmail.com to join Friends, family, significant others, partners, spouses, clients, etc. Blog - http://healthfitnesschallenge.blogspot.com/ |
Monday, January 2, 2012
January 2012 Challenge
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