New year, new vibes, hangovers and those dreaded resolutions! Every year, everyone makes a new resolution that they plan to follow through with for the rest of the year. Some of us post them for all of social media to see, while others keep them to themselves because they are honest with the fact that they won't follow through with them. What if I told you, you could actually follow through if you just went about them differently?! It isn't because you are a horrible person, who has no self control. We ALL are guilty of failing at these "resolutions." How can anyone commit to a resolution that gives you a year,
12 months,
365 days to complete.... Any one of us is bound to fail. The first secret is to look at it as a goal first of all. Goals are something you can actually achieve. The second secret is to set small goals throughout the year as you go, that will ultimately lead you to your overall goal! Most people will say, "My New Years resolution is to become healthier," or "to lose weight." While these are great goals, they aren't specific enough. If you set this as your overall, ultimate goal then you need to set smaller goals throughout the year to achieve this. It can be a weekly goal, for those that need reassurance every week that your one step closer, bi-weekly, or even monthly! My favorite way to achieve a goal is to sit down and figure out steps to getting there. For example, My Goal: I want to lose 15 lbs this year, and become a healthier person.
How do I do that?
-manage calorie intake
-watch what I eat
-implement new food into my diet
-eliminate certain foods in my diet
-exercise more
-reward myself
Every week I will set a new,
realistic goal for myself.:
As you continue, you will increase your goals. Your steps will increase, your physical activity, the amount of junk food will decrease, the healthy habits will come naturally! Rewarding yourself is a fun way to keep yourself motivated towards these goals. By the time your year is up, you will have lost 25lbs, you will have increased your ability to run long distance, you'll be a regular at the gym, look great while being there, have achieved a great deal of self control, and be well beyond your goal! Don't believe me? Give it a try! ;)
