Are you feeling stuck and confused about how to go about starting your health journey?
Perhaps it?s weight loss ? perhaps it?s fixing your gut ? perhaps it?s building muscle? Whatever journey you?re embarking on, one thing is clear ?starting a health journey can be daunting. However, if you put the right steps and processes in place, it can be an enjoyable and extremely rewarding journey to go on.
But to effectively achieve anything and give yourself something to aim for, you need to start by setting goals. So, here are my AMAZING tips for setting your health goals.
1. Start small and achievable
Actions speak louder than words. Therefore, we need to physically prove to ourselves that we can achieve what we set our mind to.
Start with a small, achievable goal ? prove to yourself that you can achieve it. Each time you achieve a goal, you will build self-confidence and improve the amount of ?evidence? that you can achieve any goal you set your mind to.
Once you reach a goal, set a new, slightly bigger and more ambitious goal than the last. Keep repeating this process until you?ve achieved the massive objective you set out to achieve at the start of your journey.
2. Have some kind of physical cue that reminds you of your goal
Life can get bust and chaotic. When this happens, it?s so easy to forget the goals you had previously set for yourself. Therefore, it is important to have physical cues that remind you of your goals and the actions you need to take in order to achieve your goals.
Some examples of physical cues include:
- Writing the goal down and placing it somewhere easily visible e.g. the fridge, your bedroom wall or next to your mirror.
- Setting a reminder that goes off on your phone each day.
3. Have a set end date to achieve the goal
Setting an end date for your goal allows you to stay on track. The human mind responds best to structure and having a timeframe in which to complete something.
Setting a realistic amount of time to achieve your goal is important. You want the time frame to push you, but not cause unnecessary stress.
Take some time to follow these 3 crucial tips when setting your health goals. And feel free to reach out if you ever need any further assistance. Good luck!