Most of my posts lately have been about the new year, resolutions, and goals. So, to continue the trend, I’d like to write one more post to help you follow through with your aspirations.

We all have goals, big or small, but how do we reach them? How do we stay on track to make sure that they happen? We all know that goals without a plan are just wishes.

Here are my 5 tips to stay on track with your goals:

1. Write them down and read them every morning.
I’m talking about a piece of paper and a pen! Leave yourself reminders—maybe a sticky note here and there for a little motivation. I also like to add my goals to the notes app in my phone to access them a bit easier. I find that it also helps to read them every morning, first thing. There’s something about waking up with a purpose that allows you to take on the day.
2. Accountability
Tell other people your goals, don’t be shy! People close to you will keep you accountable, and who knows maybe they’ll want to even join you.
3. Don’t let a little set back take you all the way back.
Sure, you fell off track. That’s okay, it happens to the best of us. Just don’t let it take you back to where you started. I, personally, need to be so much better at this. For instance, sometimes when I visit my family back home, my diet gets completely off track. Once I’m in the habit of eating horrible during the weekend, it’s just so easy to continue that for the week ahead. Remind yourself of your goals and the progress you’ve made so this doesn’t happen. It’s so much easier to come back from a little upset than a complete restart.
4. Don’t bite off more than you can chew.
For instance, if your goal is to lose 60 pounds, give yourself the time to get there. What are some smaller goals that are going to help you achieve that big goal? Some examples may be: eliminating soda from your diet, reaching your daily water goal, working out five days a week, etc. It’s so much more rewarding when you’re achieving little goals along the way. It can be a bit discouraging when you don’t reach your big goal right off the bat. Big goals take time, so stay patient, not fall off track.
5. Reward yourself!
YAY, you did it. Everyone deserves a reward. Spoil yourself! I love to spoil myself with new workout clothes. It rewards me for achieving my fitness goals and keeps me motivated to stay on track. Win, win if you ask me.

Now, get after it…2017 is waiting for you!

Peace & Progress
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