Part I: Let’s start by understanding what the term “MOTIVATION” means. It can mean different things for different people. Defined as the reason or reasons an individual has for acting or behaving in a particular way. It is the general desire or eagerness to do something. Your goals are personal to you and your motivation to reach your goals is equally as personal.
That said, when kicking off a new healthy lifestyle inititative and setting goals, it is equally important to pay close attention to and remind yourself as oftena s you can, why your goals are so important .
Setting goals is like picking a destination when planning a trip. First you have to know where you want to go before planning out all of the other details. Goal setting is easy, fun and gives us something to look forward to, but reaching our goal is an entirely different reality. Now that you are "pointed" in the right direction, you need to chart your course. Having a plan of action is critical in keeping you on track and/or getting you back on track when sudden “detours” get you off track - temporarily. Making changes, even to form new healthy habits can be challenging. For example, even if your goal is to eat at least one serving of fruit each day, you will need to plan ahead (ex. keep fruit at work and in car...) to make it possible.
Setting a realistic habit takes time, awareness and planning. Establishing new habits/behaviors takes time; about six weeks give or take, to become routine. Set smaller, incremental goals that are broken down into smaller manageable stages. More to come - check back for Part II.ENVISION Your Future!!!
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