Every year I set goals to get in SHAPE. I use the word SHAPE as an acronym to focus on the following five areas of my life:
S – Spiritual Growth
- Spiritual growth is at the top of the list because it’s the most important. I set Bible reading goals and focus on areas of my devotional life that need improvement.
H – Health & Fitness
- The older I get the more I realize how much I need to take care of my physical body. This year I have set some weight loss goals as well as workout goals.
A – Activities & Relaxation
- I am a very driven person (with a type A personality) that thrives on the challenges of a busy schedule. However, I realize I need to set some goals to relax and refresh doing things I enjoy.
P – Personal Growth
- I think it’s extremely important as a leader to focus on personal growth in addition to spiritual growth. One of my personal growth goals is to read 52 books this year.
E – Expenses & Giving
- Creating financial goals through a budgeting process is important for everyone. However, I like to take it a step further and set giving goals above and beyond my tithe.
What goals have you set for this new year? If you haven’t set any goals yet then try this pattern and get in SHAPE in 2010!
