4 Super Ways to Ring in Your New Year's Resolutions All Year Long
What’s the Plan?
This is the year- I am making a change and sticking to it. How many times have we said this? I need to lose weight, save more, or even learn a new language. Whatever self-proclaimed statements we make seem to bind us to keeping our word, but does it last? Let’s think about that- change equals commitment, commitment means sticking to the agenda, and taking little steps can equal great success. One of the most popular resolutions for the new year revolves around improving health. Probably more than ever, we are looking at ways to feel better, keep our immune systems healthy, achieve a healthy weight or exercise more. Whatever your goals are, know that you are in charge of your health, and you got this! The changes you can make are powerful!
In this blog we will look at 4 ways you can oversee your health goals and champion the new you.
Set Goals
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Reflect- What speaks from the heart? (Your Focus)
Take a good look on the inside. What is that voice inside telling you? What is important to you and why? Decide if you want to try something new or hit the reset button from this past year. There is nothing wrong with looking back and picking up where you left off to continue to reach that goal. Actually, dusting off the goal you’ve been working on over the past year is great. Take a look-is it still a priority? How did it go, and where do you need to tweak things? The bottom line is, it should be something you really want to do, that you are interested in and something that will positively impact your health. Tap into your motivation.
- Be Realistic. Ask yourself-Am I ready to make the changes necessary to do this now? If you are not sure you can commit now, well-no biggie, it’s common to be ambivalent. Recognize where you are and weigh out the pros and cons about the reasons you may or may not be ready to make this behavior change now. You don’t need to table them completely.
Stay Focused
- Track your daily efforts, achievement and even failures. Keep your goals in sight! Try going back to basics-Use a good ol’ calendar or journal to scribble down your intake, thoughts and feelings. This is a tangible way to gauge your progress. You can also download an app to help you stay organized with your health goals.
- Whatever you choose to monitor your daily progress, remember to be consistent! Realtime feedback yields the greatest way to fix things as you go along.
- Stay motivated. Don’t worry about falling off the tracks. I’ll be honest, we are all afraid to fall, but that is part of the journey. Sometimes, we need to revisit our goals and our expectations at another time. Just stay positive and keep your health in the forefront
