Locus of Control

A locus of control orientation is a belief about whether the outcomes of our actions are contingent on what we do (internal control orientation) or on events outside our personal control (external control orientation)." (Zimbardo, 1985, p. 275)

In general, it seems to be psychologically healthy to perceive that one has control over those things which one is capable of influencing. Studies have shown that people with an internal locus of control are more successful at achieving their goals. If you want to achieve something in life, whether it's your career, you fitness or a relationship you need to work hard to be successful. No one is going to do it for you.

I think this ties in nicely with the goal we set for 2010. So you've set a goal for yourself, now what? Do you have an action plan? Do you know what you need to do to reach that goal? What have you done today to increase the chances of being successful?

3 Steps To Achieving Your Goals:
1) Write your goals down.
2) Make plans on how to achieve them.
3) Work on the plan every single day.

At the beginning of the year everyone had goals that they wanted to accomplish this year. How are you doing? Any closer to your goal? Do you have an action plan? If you don't know where to start I can help. Post action plan to comments then work on the plan.



Kyle enjoys some well earned water after completing the final WOD of the 101 program. He improved his time from Day 1 by 5:16. Awesome Job!!!!

Workout of the Day
21-15-9 reps of:
Deadlift(225/185)
Overhead Squat(135/95)

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