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G — GOAL: Do You Know Where You’re Going?

Definition: A goal is a clear, measurable destination not a vague desire.

Question: Do you have a specific, measurable goal you’re actively pursuing right now?

0 — No goal at all- just general intentions("I should...").
1 — Vague wish (“I want to be healthier”).
2 — Rough idea but no target number or date.
3 — Clear target but not emotionally connected to it.
4 — Defined and motivating goal with timeline.
5 — Crystal‑clear, measurable, emotionally charged destination.

If below 4: clarify your outcome before changing any habits, otherwise you’ll keep wandering.

P — PLAN: Do You Have a Path?

Definition: A plan translates the goal into daily, weekly, and monthly checkpoints.

Question: Can you break your goal into realistic milestones you can track?

0 — No plan — just ideas floating around.
1 — Random to‑dos without order or timeline.
2 — A loose list but not scheduled.
3 — Steps exist but not time‑bound or prioritized.
4 — Structured milestones with approximate dates.
5 — Fully mapped 30‑, 60‑, 90‑day plan with progress markers.

If below 4: you probably feel busy but not moving planning brings direction.

S — STRATEGY: Do You Know How to Work the Plan?

Definition: Strategy is your chosen method, the how that fits your reality.

Question: Do you have concrete tactics that match your lifestyle, resources, and strengths?

0 — No strategies, hoping it’ll happen.
1 — Copying random advice from others.
2 — One tactic you’re trying, uncertain it fits.
3 — Several tactics, inconsistent execution.
4 — Personalized strategy set that generally works.
5 — Proven, adaptable strategies with contingencies if one fails.

If below 4: you may be executing someone else’s playbook instead of your own.

A — ACCOUNTABILITY: Who’s Keeping You Honest?

Definition: Accountability externalizes pressure, it keeps commitment alive when motivation fades.

Question: Do you have a person, group, or system reviewing your progress weekly?

0 — None, you rely purely on willpower.
1 — Occasional check‑ins with friends.
2 — Shared updates online but no follow‑through.
3 — Partner or group that checks sporadically.
4 — Regular accountability through calls or trackers.
5 — Built‑in weekly system or coach who measures progress objectively.

If below 4: find an accountability mechanism before chasing another strategy.

C — CONSISTENCY: Can You Stay in Motion When It’s Not Exciting?

Definition: Consistency turns plans into habits and momentum into results.

Question: Are you working on your goal at least three times per week with measurable progress?

0 — You start and stop constantly.
1 — Work in bursts, then disappear for weeks.
2 — Two good weeks followed by a slump.
3 — Fairly regular, but easily thrown off by life events.
4 — Miss occasionally but bounce back quickly.
5 — Locked‑in rhythm; progress continues regardless of mood or circumstance.

If below 4: focus on rhythm, not intensity — small daily actions compound faster than sporadic effort.

The GPS‑AC Self‑Diagnostic Tool

G — GOAL: Do You Know Where You’re Going?

P — PLAN: Do You Have a Path?

S — STRATEGY: Do You Know How to Work the Plan?

A — ACCOUNTABILITY: Who’s Keeping You Honest?

C — CONSISTENCY: Can You Stay in Motion When It’s Not Exciting?

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