I am a true believer in setting goals… But I’m not a big fan of setting only one goal for an entire year… Why? Well, they are harder to track and easier to let things slip. The notion of a New Years resolution is amazing and I’m all for it in a sense, but it’s difficult to set a realistic goal that is achievable yet still challenging and have it last for an entire year.
So what’s my approach? Check out these five simple steps to setting and executing your goals:
At this time of year, it is tough to keep motivated. December is a month of Christmas perparation and celebration, dark mornings/ evenings, cold weather and social events gallor! A fun time of year, but a difficult one to keep on top of your healthy habits.
I have come to terms with the fact that you simply can’t do EVERYTHING… goals need to be adjusted and expectations reset. My training has been cut down and shifted around social events, healthy eating has been a ‘best endvours’ type of approach (no use setting unrealistic goals and feeling guilty all month!) and as for the cold dark days… well, that is something you simply can’t dwell on as it is out of our control.
I hope everyone has been able to find their balance – it can certainly feel like a struggle, but placing effort on finding this balance makes all of the difference during the holidays.
Merry Christmas! Enjoy your holidays and remember — from today onwards, the days start to get longer again!
I have always found it difficult making the decision to start a sport that requires a big investment before you can even get started – cycling is definitely one of them. Last year my boyfriend decided for me and I couldn’t be happier he did. This bike was my Christmas (and birthday) gift and today I am saying goodbye. I had a great first year getting familiar on the bike and with the roads here in England. It’s funny how attached you can get to material items… I’ll miss this bike.
UPGRADING! eek!
This is an old favourite quote of mine. Introduced to me as a novice rower. Felt fitting to include here, as a novice blogger.
“Desire is everything, not talent. It’s the degree of one’s desire that will dictate the extent of one’s success, in any endeavour.”
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