Walking in Beauty Daisy Arsenault, RD

Walking in Beauty Setting Realistic Goals for The New Year!

1. Make Goals That Are Simpler

Instead of saying, I will exercise more, spend less and eat healthier. Try to set one goal at a time. Is it realistic to say, “I will read 2 books a week?” Do you really have the time to do that? Maybe set a goal of 1 book a month.

2. Be Specific with your Goals

If you plan on exercising more, why not set a specific goal. I plan to exercise for at least 30 minutes, 3 to 4 days out of the week. Don’t stress yourself out by shooting to exercise every day of the week. Start small and then gradually increase the amount every week.

3.Write Down Your Goals

Writing down your goals helps you to visualize what you are trying to achieve.

Scribble down your goals where you can see them each day. Place them on the mirror or on the fridge. Writing your goals down is a great reminder of what you are reaching for. It helps you to be more accountable and in the long-run successful in what you are reaching for.

4. Find an App that is helpful in Reaching Your Goals

There are many resources out there that can help you reach specific goals. Movement apps, an app for increasing your water intake, breathing exercises, saving money tips. You name it, there is going to be an app for you to download on your smart phone. Take advantage and find one today that will help with your specific goal.

5. Celebrate When You Have Made Some Changes

As you move forward towards your goals, remember to celebrate the small changes that have occurred. Maybe you had the goal of drinking less soda. You may have recently cut-back your soda intake to one a week. This is a small step that should be awarded. Go get your nails done, see a movie, buy your favorite book. Keep moving in the direction you would like to move in and reach that goal of no sodas and more water.