Successful Resolutions

You’ve made your resolutions but now what?!?! Here are some of our favorite hacks to help you be successful in accomplishing your goals.

1. Make sure this is something you want. Sometimes we make a goal with someone else in mind. While it’s great to want to improve to better yourself for a loved one, you need to want to change for yourself.
   
2. No two people are the same. Everyone learns a new habit differently and all bodies change differently. Don’t let someone else’s rapid success get you down- you are doing the work and will see the results that are specific for you! No two work people will garner the same results from the exact same workout routines.
   
3. What helped you in the past? What techniques helped you be successful in accomplishing other goals? Think back on your past success and use those techniques.
   
4. On that note, what made you fail in the past? Lack of time or preparation? Decline in motivation? Take steps to anticipate those events and plan for them.
   
5. What steps will you take to accomplish these goals? Concrete steps will make success easier. Saying you want to lose 20lbs by summer is a broad goal. What steps will you take to lose that weight? Will it be gym time or meal prepping or both? Maybe taking a fitness class at the local adult ed center? Whatever it is, narrow down the steps you will take to ensure your success.
   
6. Make it convenient. Pair it with something that you already enjoy doing. Binge netflix at the gym! Walk to get your coffee. Listen to podcasts on your run! There are so many ways to combine your favorite activities with working out.
   
7. Prep for roadblocks and how to get over them. Waking up late, lost your pen, or don’t have enough time? We’ve all got excuses and they all stink. I used to tell myself that I could only write in my notebook with a certain pen and as soon as I lost that pen… well, my journaling stopped. Having only 5 minutes to meditate isn’t as much as 15 minutes, but it sure is better than no minutes. Learning to embrace change and be adaptable will also lower your stress levels too!
   
8. Use an app or a form. Build your own spreadsheet or use the ones we made for our 90 day challenge! Waterlogged is a great app (ads are minimal in the free version) to track your water intake. MyFitnessPal is easy and encouraging for people wanting to track calories and macros. There are meditation apps, weightlifting apps, and even apps to learn a new language. Use these tools to help you be successful!
   
9. Share your goals to be held accountable. Get an accountabilibuddy. A friend recently told me that she has someone text her during social gatherings to remind her that she doesn’t need another beer. Sharing your goals and being held accountable will also make you more successful with your goals. There are studies out there that prove it!
   
10. Know that mistakes happen and we veer off course. Get back on track! One slice of cake does not make you a failure- eat that salad and get back on course. The ability to course correct is the strongest tool in your box! When you have already come to terms with the fact that your journey won’t be perfect, it’s easier to get back on track. A strong mindset is going to serve you well when learning to healthy habits and working toward your goals.
    

What are your favorite tips and tricks to stay on course? Not gonna lie, I love a good form! They keep me on course and I can go back and see what was successful and what hasn’t worked for me.

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