Why You Should Start Your New Year Goals, NOW!
Why wait for the New Year? You hear it often (hell, I say it constantly!) But, there are actual reasons for getting a head start on those New Years goals - both physical AND mental. And all you have to do is start.
I. Waiting sends your subconscious the wrong message.
How long have you been thinking, REALLY thinking, about tackling this goal, FOR GOOD? "That's it.... once XYZ is over, I'll start." Herein lies the problem. Your subconscious mind truly knows how important this is to you. You’ve thought about it for days, weeks, months, YEARS. Waiting will only send mixed signals.
Here’s another way to look at this reasoning: Your child wants to try out for their respective sport team. They talk about it all the time. "Mom, once I make the team, everything will be awesome!" And when it comes time to practice they put it off. Wait, what?!? Yep. Exact Same reaction is happening in your subconscious.
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2. Decide that this is an intention, not a resolution.
Let's talk a little more on mindset here. As a society, our own definition of resolution has turned into something "short-term." Fleeting with the falling snow and warming temperatures.
Instead, let's make this part of your identity. It’s what you do. Does this mean 2 hours a day? DEAR GOD NO. But an intention is set. This becomes a part of your future dna.
In yoga, I encourage my students to set an intention for the next 55 minutes. Start there. Keep the appointment with yourself DAILY and set the intention. In our program, Clients are encouraged to lift 4 days a week within their program, and to move with intention, daily. This can be as simple as taking a walk, foam rolling, or even super fun dance party with your littles. Intentional movement begins to rewire your brain chemically and over time you'll crave that mind-body connection.
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3. Creating momentum going into the holidays can prevent holiday weight gain.
EIGHT. An average of eight pounds is gained on the holidays. TWELVE if you're eating with my family. (hello! charcuterie!) So let’s play some defense here! Lifting Max four days a week, get your steps, throw in some veggies, and for Gods' sake drink more water! Now, if you love a good 4 mile run on Christmas Eve with your sister-in-law so you can catch up …. Do it! ;-) But no extra burpees, or hours on the bike, nothing crazy - our goal is Balance.
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4. Exercise will boost your energy to tackle more!
Who doesn't love a little boost of confidence? Uh, ME! Imagine all the energy you build when you're consistently exercising! Don't even get me started on how much "HELL YES" can come out of a great leg day (instant mood booster!) now, let's throw that confidence toward holiday gatherings and all the hoopla h-energy and confidence are Vital here!
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5. One good habit will lead to another.
One book I always roomed to my evolution clients is Atomic Habits by James Clear. I've read it a couple of times, and if you know who I lent my copy to, don't worry, I bought another. HAHA!
Habit stacking is a great practice he speaks of: "After (current habit), I will (insert new habit)." Habit stacking increases the liklihood that you stick with a habit by stacking one new behavior on top of the old one."
After I brush my teeth in the morning, I will meditate for 10 Minutes.
See how easy that would be to insert into your morning? Simple. And trust me, we have time. But we’ll leave that digital detox for another day….
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