The GPS‑AC Self‑Diagnostic Tool

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 a 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 are not time-bound or prioritized. 4 — Structured milestones with approximate dates. 5 — Fully mapped 30-, 60-, and 90-day plan with progress markers.

If below 4: you probably feel busy but are 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, just hoping it’ll happen. 1 — Copying random advice from others. 2 — One tactic you’re trying, but you’re uncertain it fits. 3 — Several tactics with 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 — A partner or group that checks sporadically. 4 — Regular accountability through calls or trackers. 5 — A 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 — You 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 — You 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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