January is the time when everyone seems to look towards the new year. They make wishes for the future, promises that they do not usually keep and set unrealistic expectations. How are you going to keep your resolutions? How are you going to conquer 2014?
- Move on from the past. At one point or another, whatever you were doing was exactly what you wanted to do. Do not regret, but rather learn from your mistakes and poor choices. Most likely, others do not remember your mistakes. Stop dwelling on them. It is fogging your ability to clearly see your potential for this year.
- If you are hoping to create a healthy lifestyle, create it slowly. Change one thing a week. If you drastically change every aspect of life, it will not stick. It will be a complete shock and instead of making the journey YOURS, you are trying to learn how to live it like others are telling you. Remember that everyone is different and spend the year to learn what works for you and what to leave for everyone else.
- Surround yourself with like-minded folk. Do not let the Debbie-downers of the world bring you down. Find someone that also wants to get healthy, learn from those that have already started and do not even give the haters the time of day. Come November, they will still be looking at themselves in the mirror asking why they are still miserable.
- Set realistic mini-goals. Want to lose 100 pounds? Fantastic! But, waiting for the entire year to see the pounds melt off may not be enough. Strive to lose 10, then 10 more, etc. Celebrate the mini goals (not with food!) with a good book, a movie night, or whatever else you enjoy.
- Most importantly, ENJOY the year. There will only be 2014. Take some risks, regret a little less and make your journey all it can be.
Wishing you all the best,
That Healthy Mama xoxo
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