Tip 2: Set goals that are achievable 

Make it measurable

You’d be surprised how many people think that a complete lifestyle change is obtainable at the start of the year. It isn’t. The secret to sticking the pace is often by breaking larger goals into chunks. Decide what you want to do and when you want to achieve it by and then break it down into bitesized pieces. New year wellbeing goals are often served best by making them measurable: At what point can you say you’ve achieved it? For example,  “I will lose 6 pounds by January 31st” is preferable to “I want to lose weight”.

Choose something you are likely to achieve

Proper “SMART” goals need to be achievable too. If you’re bending over backwards to meet your goal it will become naturally harder as other demands come to the fore. Before you spend money on a gym membership or buying the latest bit of tech, ask yourself whether you actually need it. Are you there yet? Often we want to spend money on obtaining a better vision of our future, but then fast realise that spending the money only opens the door to better health and wellbeing. We still have to act beyond that.

Tip 3: Don’t compare to others

Easier said than done, but those that compare to others are likely to feel less happy over time. Focus on what your goals are (and each step of your goal) rather than focussing on the glossy mags or that person who makes everything look easy in the gym. Knowing your limitations and strengths can help you to know when to push yourself or take a break. Rome most certainly wasn’t built in a day, no matter what anyone else says: Little steps that are achievable often win in the long term over punishing or hurting yourself.

Tip 4: Celebrate your wins

It’s easy to focus on the end goal and not see where you’ve come from. New year wellbeing goals often falter because of a lack of self-love, appreciation and respect. The reason you’ve set a goal and not started it before is because there’s something challenging as part of it. Simply turning up is something to celebrate sometimes- make a note and every so often treat yourself. In terms of treats, find treats that work alongside your goal. There’s no point treating yourself to a greasy hamburger if your goal is to not eat meat or to lose weight, for example… unless perhaps if this is part of your plan.

Tip 5: Stay healthy and step back if required

Health is more than just how we feel or move. If things get a bit much take a step back. It’s okay to plan to take a step back and can often be really advantageous with some goals to let your body or mindset repair and relax. Any goal that makes you unhealthy is not worth it, so make sure you take overview of what you’re wanting to achieve. Often keeping a brief journal can help you to spot trends.

Tip 6: Support yourself

If things are feeling a bit beyond you, or you are noticing restrictions, aches or pains that are getting in your way, it’s time for some support. That’s where we step in. We now offer a series of ways to offer you support from our Chiropractic services through to offering online group coaching support. Whatever your goal, James Harrison at Connective Chiropractic can help!