New Year Bootcamp: Set Yourself Up For Success
New Year’s goals are great for January, but what about the rest of the year? Most of us are constantly trying to achieve something, big or small. It’s not just about reaching those goals, but maintaining them too. Here are five practical strategies for actually sticking to your goals, no matter the time of year:
1. Prepaying for your gym membership
A wide range of exercise options ensures your workouts remain engaging, preventing repetition and boredom
Consistency and regularity creates discipline and structure and helps drive you closer to success
Signing up for fitness classes ensures commitment
Motivational environment
Social connections and support
Professional equipment and fitness trainers make it easier to work out
Also more cost-effective!
2. Partnering with an accountability coach
They can help you plan and strategize
Identify hurdles you might face, and strengths and weaknesses
Find better alternatives when you hit bumps in the road
Help you gain clarity
Ensure you’re focused on achieving the right results
Can help set measurable goals
Can challenge abilities and recognize where more progress can be made
3. Weekly progress photos
Helps you track changes that aren’t evident otherwise like clearer complexion
Can track major milestones and completion of specific tasks
Encourages you to stick with it by showing results over time
Boosts motivation by showing change even when the scale doesn’t
Comparison to six months or a year can be motivating
4. Working with a nutritionist
Accountability
Motivation and support
Addressing barriers
5. Working with a chef for the first three months to get on track
Can work with your health goals and dietary needs
Pre-arranged so it’s already set up for you and easy to maintain
Saves time so you can focus on hitting the gym or other wellness activities
Reduces your stress so you don’t fall back on unhealthy patterns
Can set up healthy habits like meal prep
If that last one sounds like it would help you out with achieving your goals, find out more and get matched with a personal chef today.