If you thought resolutions were only for the New Year, then a whole new world of progress is about to open up in your life! While January 1st is a popular time to set goals and make changes, it’s actually not an ideal time for most people. In fact, some studies show that most New Year’s Resolutions will be abandoned by January 19th. That’s not even three weeks, friends!
We tend to see January as a new beginning and a perfect time for a fresh start. While that’s true in many respects, here’s the problem: in January we are t i r e d. We’ve just come off a long holiday season filled with many stressors (from hectic schedules to family drama to poor food choices), and even though we may feel excited to banish the bad habits that crept in, many of us are too exhausted to make them stick.
So instead of setting yourself up for frustration by February, try setting your goals halfway through the year!
3 Tips for Setting Mid-Year Resolutions AND sticking with them!
1. Set daily habits or small, attainable goals rather than big, ambiguous goals.
Instead of a goal to “get healthy” (which is hard to do if you haven’t defined what healthy is!) try setting a few small daily habits. Drink a glass of water every morning when you wake up. Add one serving of vegetables to your daily food log. Practice meditation for 10 minutes every day. Exercise for 30 minutes five times each week. Small, simple habits are easy to start, easy to maintain, and easy to measure—and they usually lead you to the big goal you wanted in the first place!
2. Banish Distractions
When we fail to achieve our goals it isn’t usually because we don’t have enough time, it’s usually because we aren’t using our time effectively. If you find yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media every day, try setting a timer and limiting yourself to 15 minutes. If necessary, try deleting the app off your phone! Limit (or get rid of!) the activities that don’t add to your life or make progress toward your goals.
3. Focus on Progress Over Perfection
One of the reasons many goals aren’t reached is because we often have the mindset that if we miss a day or don’t do it perfectly, then we’ve failed and there’s no reason to keep trying. THIS IS A LIE. Your goals are a marathon, not a sprint, and you’re in it for the long haul. Life happens and you WON’T be perfect at everything you do every day. And that’s okay. Focus on progress over perfection!
BONUS TIP
Most people need some accountability to stay on track with their goals. Find an accountability partner who will help you stay the course—and give it to you straight when you don’t!
Whether you love your January resolutions or you’re excited to start in July, these three tips will help you reach your goals any time of year!
If you’re ready to get healthy and discover a lifestyle that will help you live the life you’ve always wanted, then join us for the next round of the FASTer Way to Fat Loss! We provide a science-based plan of simple, daily habits that anyone can do, plus we provide daily accountability and community support! It’s the most comprehensive plan available and we’re ready to welcome you! More than 150,000 clients have seen incredible success and YOU can, too!
ITEMS YOU MIGHT LIKE:
FASTer Way Black Tank Top
FASTer Way High Waist Legging
