WELCOME TO QUICK TIP TUESDAY'S  The holidays are packed away and another year is upon us. For millions of Americans, January marks the beginning of a long and winding road of resolutions, repurpose, and reinvention. No matter what your New Year's Resolutions are, remember these tips to make sure your resolutions, do not end in relapse.  1. SET REALISTIC & OBTAINABLE GOALS Set small goals that can be reached within a short period of time, vs 9 or even 12 months down the road. If you want to lose 20 lbs, make a goal to lose 10 lbs, followed by 15 lbs, and then 20 lbs. Make a goal reachable, then once reached, move forward to the next level.  2. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS It's easy to lose your way, when you're not sure where you have been, or what you've done. Busy days and hectic schedules lead towards feelings of failure or misconception that small accomplishments are not worth noting. By tracking your daily or weekly accomplishments, you are not only proving to yourself that even in hectic times, small changes are possible, you are also seeing where the pitfalls and struggles that get in the way of your goals may be, so you can face them, or remove them.  3. CELEBRATE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS Be a kid again. Reward yourself in small ways for accomplishing goals for that week, that month, or in whichever way makes you feel special, and the desire to keep going, a powerful tool.  4. RE-EVALUATE AND MOVE FORWARD If you have reached your short term goal, congratulate yourself and move onto the next phase of your goal. If you find you are struggling and not meeting your goals, try to re-evaluate where the struggles are and take that goal and break it down into smaller bites that are more attainable for you and your lifestyle. The most important thing is to KEEP MOVING FORWARD. Find balance between achieving goals, and living a realistic yet challenging and rewarding life. |
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