Service: 5 tips on how to really achieve your sporting goals

In your daydreams you’re Federer and you’re about to start a match point. In reality, however, your tennis game is not yet quite as rosy. With Generali Vitality you come a bit closer to your dreams!

No matter if you want to get fitter, faster or more successful – with these five tips you can easily reach your sporting goals!

In order to achieve goals, you must first have some. The distinction between desires and wills comes first. Do you just want a better backhand, or do you really want it? Those who only wish it remain vague – and it is difficult to work with vague ideas. But whoever wants to, actually takes action and takes measures that lead to the desired goal. It is also important that this will comes from yourself and is not controlled by another person from outside. So think carefully: What do you want to achieve?

The most important basis is you and your will.

If you know what you want, the next step is to formulate a certain goal out of this realization. There are a few rules you should follow. Your goal must always be specific and clearly describe what you want to achieve. It should also be measurable and you should be 100% willing to do whatever is necessary to achieve your goal. It is also essential that it is realistic and scheduled. This means that you also set a time frame for your goal. Finally, your goal should also be formulated positively!

With a concrete goal, the implementation of training plans is much easier. Nevertheless, there are often moments when the old-fashioned son of a bitch knocks on the door and tries to persuade you to have a cosy beer on the couch. In such moments it is important to keep the respective goal clearly in mind and present it visually. How does it feel when I actually reach it? How do I look? How does that make me feel? To clarify this feeling can often work wonders and provide a new motivation boost at the right time!

Measure your progress! No matter what (stage) goals you have: It is important that you track your successes!

Since you have set yourself a measurable goal, this is also very easily possible. For example, with the Generali Vitality App, which you can easily use in everyday life and which supports you in achieving your goals. Being able to observe progress is an important factor in staying motivated, adhering to goals and ultimately being successful!

When you have reached a goal, no matter how small, you should definitely celebrate your success. Whether this is with your friends in the pub, at a movie night for two or with a gift to yourself: Find for yourself a ritual with which you celebrate success! At Generali Vitality, for example, you can get cool rewards through your activity.

The celebration of success also motivates you to set new goals again and push yourself further!