Well folks, it's been a little over a week since we rung in the new year. By this point, lots of people I've talked to I already feel like they are behind on their lofty resolution goals. How about you?
One of my super stealthy action plans for the last few years has been to start working on my resolutions mid-month. So far, I feel like I am pretty much on the money. You see, I've been hitting a 50/50 on the success scale this week and it turns out, I'm ok with that. Part of forming new habits is to ease into them. And like millions (billions?) of other people, I want this to be the year I get fit. So yeah, I've ordered takeout a few times, but I've also had some delicious and healthy home-cooked meals too. I have not donated any money to the gym (yet) but I have made it a point to do some squats while I watch cheesy romantic comedies. I'll chalk that up as a win! For my mid-month debut, I've prepped 3 days' worth of healthy vegetarian meals and my medicine balls are packed into my work bag (does lugging them around count as exercise?) along with plenty of water and vegan snacks. Although getting fit is a noble goal, my true aim is to create more sustainable energy for my body throughout the day. This year I hope to accomplish much, and the only way I can do that is to take care of my body, inside and out. As I set forth into this mid-month power-up, I'll be keeping these tips in mind. Here are my 3 tips to conquer the resolutions hangover:
Here's to mid-month starts and realistic expectations. Cheers! Katherine
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“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” December and January are months of reflection and planning for me and possibly, for you too. Although the holidays can be hectic, I like to take some time and reflect on the year that passed and make some plans for the upcoming year. This is how I go through that process:
Step 1: Review List the year’s highlights and pause to celebrate some of your favourite moments of the past year That visit from family that turned into a sleepover. That piece of art that was published in a magazine. That new friendship that developed and lights you up. That time you slept over at your parents’ house and got to have a morning coffee on the porch with your mom, like old times. Think back on all the big and little things that stood out at the time, that may have been forgotten along the way. I do this by looking over my daily log. It’s my simple form of memory keeping for the last 2 years, and really helps in this step of the yearly reflection. Reflect on the lessons learned Honour your journey by taking a moment to find the lessons in the unforeseen twists and turns this last year.
Share some memories with family and friends You can make a list or write them out in a journal. Make a slideshow or a video clip montage. You can also do a video review and send it off to those nearest and dearest, or just keep it as a video diary for yourself. Step 2: Dream What are some things you would like to cultivate in your life this year? Dream and Scheme There are 2 main ways of doing this: bottom-up, and top-down. You can pick whichever you prefer, or you can try both! Bottom-up:
Before moving on, ask yourself these two simple, but powerful questions:
Step 3: Make a Plan
Step 4: Go forth and live the life you’ve imagined (and planned) for 2017! P.S. Do you have any favourite ways of planning for the new year? I would love to hear all about it! Leave a comment down below, or send me an email. |
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