By Louise Richardson, Certified Reflexologist and Reiki Master
While about 60% of you will set New Year’s resolutions, studies show only 8% actually achieve your resolution goals. But never fear, if you are hoping to use the New Year as a reason to kick start (or restart) some health and wellness goals, here are 6 tips to help you beat the odds.
1. Motivation is a tricky thing and can often sabotage our health goals. The best way to avoid letting the lack of motivation derail you is to create a plan or schedule or routine that enables you to create the new health habits without having to think about it or to find the motivation.
2. When you add something new to your routine, it’s easier to add it before or after something that you already do as an anchor point. For example, brush your teeth and then pray or meditate for 10 minutes. So, every time you brush your teeth, it acts as a trigger to then go pray or meditate.
3. Protect the time you set aside to achieve your goals. If you want to start meditating or exercising for example, block out that time and don’t let anything else become a bigger priority to use up that time.
4. Use a positive mindset. Rather than avoiding something, reframe the goal to focus on what you want to do instead. For example, instead of saying you are avoiding sugar, you can focus on what you want to eat instead of the sugar.
5. Set realistic goals. Change can be difficult, and if you’re trying to change too much or too fast, it can feel overwhelming and make it harder to stick with your plans.
6. Remember that failure is part of learning and part of success. We all have off days, and this can be a big point of derailment for many. Start each day fresh and focused on your goals, regardless of what happened the day before. Take it one day at a time!
At the end of the day, it all comes down to what you choose as your priority. If you really want to drink more water for example, take the time to create a plan, and think about what can get in the way of achieving your goal proactively, so that you have what you need in place to ensure your success. Maybe you need a list of things you can add to the water, such as fruit, herbs, or veggies like cucumber to add some flavor. Or maybe you need a water bottle that’s easier to take with you, one of the newer fashionable bottles, or just a bigger glass at your desk.
Should you be feeling a little stressed or overwhelmed, and just need to come in for an extra Reflexology session, just call (813) 965-1697 for an appointment. It will give your body an opportunity to push the reset button and get a fresh start.
Here’s to your health, and stay blessed!
Louise Richardson
