Goal Setters Have A Strong Sense Of Purpose

People who regularly set goals for themselves have an increased feeling of control.  Goal setting also gives people a sense of purpose.  For example, fulfilling a dream of learning how to restore furniture or learning how to knit, makes you feel accomplished and this can be good for your health.  People who have a sense of purpose have a tendency to have lower stress hormone levels and lower blood pressure.

Goal setters often think like a person younger than their years.  “Think young, stay young.”  People who think and feel three or more years younger than their true age adopt healthy habits which makes them more resistant to stress.

Goals do not have to be huge.  They can be as small as cleaning out the linen closet or as large as a trip around the world.  Goals come in all shapes and sizes.  Pick something today and start working towards that goal.  Giving yourself a strong sense of purpose can starts with one commitment to one goal.