As we head into the holidays, itās easy to fall into the trap of pushing goals aside. Business takes a backseat, gym sessions are skipped, the kids are home, and temptations like chocolate, indulgent food, and drinks are everywhere. But hereās the hard truth: if youāre someone who says, āIāll start Monday,ā there will always be another excuse waiting to derail you.
My mindset is different. Instead of waiting for January 1st or a so-called āperfect time,ā ask yourself: What can I start doing right now? I hate New Yearās resolutions because most people quit by mid-January, only to let another year slip by. Why waste more time when you can take action today?
For the next four weeks, letās hold ourselves and each other accountable. I challenge you to write your 4-week goal in the comments. It can be big or small, but it must be specific, achievable, and measurable. Then, list 3 actionable steps you will start tomorrow to help you reach that goal. No vague ideasāget clear and intentional.
EXAMPLE:
Goal:
I want to lose 11 kg by January 5th, so I weigh 83 kg. and fit into my favourite dress for my cousin's wedding
Action Steps:
(Creatine routine to reach the goal)
1. Wake up early and go for a runā5 laps around the blockāthen journal and do my breathwork routine.
(Planning ahead to reach the goal)
2. Stick to an organic meat-and-veg diet, prep my lunches in the morning to avoid unhealthy cafe food, and stay hydrated throughout the day.
(Avoiding temptation to reach the goal)
3. Spend time with my healthy friends, hire a PT or find a gym buddy, and say no to social drinking if I canāt handle the temptation.
Your turn:
Write your goal and steps in the comments. Then, take it a step further:
Take a photo of it and set it as your phoneās background.
Write it on sticky notes and place them beside your bed, on your mirror, in your car, or at your desk.
Keep it visible so youāre constantly reminded of what youāre working toward.
Letās use the next four weeks to prove to ourselves what weāre capable of. This is not about waiting for January itās about making it by Januaryāthis is about starting today and stepping into the version of you who gets it done.
Letās go! šššššš