Right now, I encourage you to think of one thing you’d like to change in your life. What is stopping you from turning your life around?
Did you think of something? It can be something small like “I want to bring my lunch to work 2x each week instead of eating out.” Or, it can be big: “I want to run a half marathon next fall.”
Whatever you want to change in your life, ask yourself why you haven’t made the changes to make your dream a reality. There are many reasons why we don’t always act on our dreams. Sometimes, it’s fear. Sometimes, we just need a nudge in the right direction.
A Real Life Example
Last January, I wrote my New Year’s Eve resolution: Run 500 miles in 2022. A reasonable goal, no doubt. I had originally wanted to write “run a half marathon” but fear kept me from scrawling those words on our family NYE paper.
Fast-forward 1.5 months. We ran into a local running shop for Dana to get new shoes for spin class. Naturally, fate intervened, and Dana saw a sign:
Half-Marathon Training Group
Starts February 28, 2022
That was the very next day. Dana said, “Do it.” Without thinking, I replied, “Okay.” And I did. I didn’t have time to let fear dictate my response and I was nudged out of comfort zone … something that allowed me to cross off another item off my bucket list.
What’s Holding You Back?
What are your goals? Your dreams? What health goals do you have? I think most people have a good general understanding of what eating healthy looks like and what the bad foods are that we eat. Only you can answer these questions. Right now, turn on some mellow music and honestly reflect on these questions:
- What’s holding back from turning over leaf. January 1 is just another day the earth is spinning. You can start TODAY!
- Why wait until then to make a resolution? Why not make this month a goal to eat healthier?
- Weight loss may not be your goal but maybe your pantry needs a little makeover?
- How much sugar do you consume? How often do you eat out?
- What personal goals do you have? Is your health helping you reach those goals?
All of these things make your body work harder, and as we get older it’s even more important to avoid a bad diet.
How can I help you reach your goals?
