My Goals For 2012
I don’t normally make New Year’s Resolutions simply because of the fact that if I want to set a new goal or make a change, I do it the moment the thought crosses my head. However, it probably is true when they say if you write your goal down, you are like 70% more likely to achieve it? Well, if that’s true, it doesn’t hurt listing them down here on my blog so you all can be a witness to them and hold me accountable! Here they are.
1. Read more
I read a lot already, but it’s mostly just blogs and fitness articles on the internet. This year, I want to read more of the good old fashioned stuff. Books!
2. Improve my olympic lifts!
I realilze that I’m not quite built for the sport of Crossfit. It is primarily a glycolytic/maximal aerobic power sport. I need to milk the my inner essence which is my strength/bodyweight ratio. I think I’m pretty good at weightlifting and it’s uber fun too, it doesn’t hurt like CF. Therefore, I need to get my speed strength up or improve my relative speed lifts vs. slow lifts. I plan on increasing my PRs on the Snatch and Clean & Jerk by 10-20lbs each this year.
3. Sleep more!
At least 9 hours per night. Turn off the TV and computer at least 1 hour before bed, and Foam roll 10-15 minutes per day right before bed. It makes me feel so much better
4. Work less!
Yes, that’s right. I currently work too much. I want to work less so I can do 1-3 more (see above). I also want to train more cause that’s my first true love.
5. Do Yoga/Gymnastics/Improve Mobility
I need to add 1 yoga and/or gymnastics class per week this year. I need to round out my fitness endeavors and both of these activities will improve my performance in the gym. Any ideas on where to go in Vancouver/Burnaby?
6. Make more money, my income for 2012 WILL be higher than it was in 2011.
7. Go to either Asia or Europe, I’ve never been outside the grounds of Canada and the US of A yet and am getting the travel itch! Let’s hope I do it this year!
8. Most importantly, Spend more time with my better half, my fiance, go on more date nights, tell her “I love you” more, and get married.
That’s all. If I can think of any more, I’ll probably put them to action right away and not wait till next year.