We are halfway through the first month of the year… are you still sticking to your New Year’s Resolutions? Statistics show that 50% of people will fall off the resolution wagon by month 3, and by December only 1% of people are still going strong. YIKES!

Let’s talk about how we can move that needle. Now is a great time to check in and see how things are going. If you are still on the resolution train, congratulations! You are off to a great start. Keep up the great work one day at a time. If you are hit and miss on your resolution, or if you’ve completely derailed, let’s see if we can get back on track. Here are some steps that you can take:

  • Reassess your Resolution – Does your resolution make sense? If you set out to workout 5 days a week when you weren’t working out consistently prior, it may be helpful to step back and reassess that resolution. Or perhaps you wanted to cook dinner every night of the week, when before you ate out most nights. Let’s consider stair stepping your way into that goal. Focus on working out 2 times a week or eating out less 1 time a week in month 1. Then increase to 3 times a week, etc. in month 2. Keep increasing your workout routine or decreasing your out to eat consumption monthly until you have reached your original goal. Creating smaller goals along the way to get to your bigger goal gives you the opportunity to collect small wins in your journey.  
  • Map out your How – Now that we’ve simplified your resolution, HOW will you accomplish it? You plan to workout 2 times per week – let’s discuss the specifics. Where will you workout? What days of the week and what time of day will you workout? Will you attend a class? Will you be working out with a friend? Do you need to set your alarm to wake up earlier? Go ahead and map out all those things, prepare in advance, such as getting your gym bag and placing it in your car. Make sure your buddy is on board. Plan for travel time from your home or office to your workout location.
  • Remember your Why – There’s a reason you wanted to create a healthy resolution for this year. Was it to lose weight for a special event? Did you get a health diagnosis that you’d like to reverse with diet and exercise? Is it so you can play with your kids or grandkids? Or do you want to look super-hot in that swimsuit this summer? Whatever it is, remind yourself of it daily. Write it down and stick it somewhere noticeable. Set your alarm title to your why. The more often you are connected with your why, the less likely you are to veer off track.

Hopefully these steps will help you on your journey to sticking with your resolution. If you find that you need more help creating and sticking to your health habits, I am here to help. As a certified health coach, I teach you the tools that are needed to create habits that you can stick to for life. If this sounds like something you’d like to check out. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.