Is there a version of yourself that you wish you could be? A person you have always desired of being and looking like? Do you have a list so long of the things you would love to change about yourself that you could probably write a book about them? By focusing on every imperfection you will become overwhelmed and will want to give up before you even attempt to begin to change.
How do you begin the process of becoming a whole new you? Try picking one thing that you can conquer. Find one, yes, one thing about you that you want to change. By accomplishing one thing it proves to yourself that you are capable of reaching and achieving goals. Take one step at a time and you will get closer to the person you dream you can be. Set up your goals like steps. Each step is its own goal and every one that you conquer is one step closer to a brand new you! Start with something small. Focus on how you can change one thing and master it by putting your energy into building a habit formed to fit your lifestyle that is manageable for you.
By setting a daily goal to attain something reasonable, each day you can say you conquered it and begin building your self confidence. Knowing that if you can accomplish one thing, then you can begin to accomplish the next goal. You are proving to yourself that you CAN make changes and you WILL accomplish what you've always wanted to obtain. Making small habits becomes a lifestyle change, not something that will last for maybe two weeks but something that is a staple in your life. Perhaps you may need to work on breaking some unhealthy habits you've formed and replace them with healthier choices.
Remember that nobody else can make you change. It is up to you to take action and take one thing a day at a time. If it is eating healthier that you're looking for, for example, try cutting out half of a pasta dish or a starch and add a salad. If its beginning to exercise, do not try to do a 45min cardio workout. Try starting with a 5min walk and after your body feels comfortable with that build up to a few minutes walking with a minute or two of running and back to walking etc.. This can be done outside or quite honestly while watching TV! Begin with what your body CAN do and work towards what you want your body TO do. If you want to eliminate drinking soda, try replacing a few of those drinks a week with water and work your way to eliminating it all together.
A great way to start your day and adding an extra boost to get you through it, why not try replacing your normal (or non existent) breakfast meal with a shake by Shakeology ? It will have you feeling fantastic and motivate you to make better decisions for the rest of the day.
Its about making healthier choices, better decisions, and accomplishing goals for yourself that you never thought you could meet. Take it slow and don't become discouraged. Just remember you CAN do it!
-Erin Elizabeth
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