Happy New Year!!
To be honest with you, this is such a weird time of year in the nutrition industry. I feel the tension of there being an external pressure to jump on the "New Year, New Me" bandwagon and market our services in a way that takes advantage of new year's resolutions (which I don’t want to do) BUT I also want to market our services for anyone who has goals they are excited about and need help accomplishing them! So here we are... just trying to show up in your for you in a supportive way!
On the topic of New Year's Resolutions, I thought it would be helpful for me to share some thoughts. I think the new year is such a unique moment where we get to reflect on what was and what can be and determine if things need to change. I personally feel energized at the new year and can get caught in a mindset that thinks I can "do it all." After all, I think we all dream of X portion of our life being "better," and with the energy and hope of a new year, it is a great time to dream of how to get there!
So, my tip for you is: BABY STEPS!!! Whatever your resolution or intention or dream for this year is, the plan you have in your head is probably well thought out, but honestly, also probably too lofty! So, think about one thing you can do to get you closer to your goal that you can do consistently... and just focus on that. Once that feels easy, pick the next thing.
I'll get vulnerable here and share mine with you: between the first year of motherhood, running Fuel to Thrive and training for 70.3 Worlds last year, I feel like my social life took the backburner, and I have been desiring change in that area! So, my goal is to plan 1 evening a month out with a friend... that's ONLY 12 a year... that is NOTHING if you think about it, but it feels small enough that it feels like I can actually make all 12 of those happen, without a doubt. And if I want to and can do more, then that's a bonus!!! I totally could try to commit to doing something every week (which is what I want to do) but, I ultimately know I will not be successful at that and therefore will feel like I am not measuring up. So, I had to figure out what my baby step is, and that is how I created my goal.
So, hopefully you are also feeling inspired at this time of the year! And if you're feeling overwhelmed by or need help accomplishing your health goals, we would love to walk alongside you!
