How
to make a change
So
often as a health and fitness coach, I run into people who are overwhelmed with
a huge to-do list that they feel is necessary to check off in order to be
successful. What I have found, as I continue to grow, is that choosing one or
two of those items and really making that change a part of your life will lead
to better success in the long run. I know what you're thinking. But it will
take longer that way! I'll never reach my goal!
In my experience, when
I try to tackle the whole list, I may do well for a few weeks, but then I get
tired and burnt out. And I quit. Before you know it, I'm back at the beginning.
Now...which method is it that takes longer? Exactly. Go ahead and make
that big to-do list that will get you to your goal. Then prioritize. What is
really important? Which items make you excited when you think about doing
them? Those are the ones you start with.
Here's an example. You
want to start working out to lose some weight and get healthier. Your
life is super crazy with work and chores around the house and driving your kids
around to their activities all night long. But you really love to dance and
your friend just told you about this awesome DVD workout she's doing and it
doesn't even feel like work. So, you give it a try. And starting your day
dancing around your living room makes you happy and gets your day off on the
right foot. Before you know it, your new habit is to get up and get your groove
on. Once that's established, you move to item two. You are continually a work
in progress. And that's ok. Because you're moving forward. And forward is
where you'll realize your dreams.
Nikki
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