Breaking old habits and embracing new ones, isn’t that what January is all about? Putting the festivities behind us and focussing on looking forward. What are we going to do differently this year? What are we going to change and improve? Exercise more, Lose weight, choose to cook more plant-based recipes, drink more water and less alcohol, be kinder to ourselves. I want to ask you… How? 

•  How are you going to commit to your new wants?

•   How are you going to implement the changes you want to make?  

• How are you going to do this on your own? Or find a healthy lifestyle buddy?

• How are you going to find joy in the journey and keep motivated?

Whatever you are deciding to improve or change, I think we would all agree that we need to make a commitment and decision to stick with our intentions and be determined not to give up. But that is less than easy and we all benefit from encouragement. Consider for a moment, who will help you? Your family and friends? Or might they put temptation in your way? 

Support from a group of like-minded people in similar situations to yourself can be incredibly helpful, which is I why I am opening up my Facebook community so that we can all work together to achieve our goals. Join here

We all have wobbles and could use a bit of friendly support because when we finally make changes, the ones which last are the ones we enjoy. 

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Preparation and planning is key? 

Knowing where to start is vital. If you are serious about looking after yourself and taking steps to improve your well-being, you need a plan which will help you know what to do, how to prepare, keep you focussed and provide you with a guide to change, with ‘points of interest’ along the way.  

To help you, please have a look at my 21-day wellbeing planner [ADD LINK]. Each day, I will suggest activities which will help you work on your body, mind and spirit. The planner is split into seven sections: 

·      Mindfulness

·      Movement

·      Challenge

·      Relaxation

·      Change 

·      Nutrition

·      Reflection 

Each day my planner invites you to dedicate time to an activity.

For us to be the best versions of ourselves, we need to learn how to be our own personal trainer, nutrition coach and therapist. The great news is that there is so much we can do ourselves. For example, there are healthy recipes online, yoga videos etc so that we don’t have to make big financial commitments, we just have to make a choice to put ourselves first, to take responsibility, action and ownership. 

It is important you also remember to be kind to yourself. Some changes will be easier than others and I have built-in time for reflection so that you can see what works well for you and what doesn’t, with the opportunity to understand the why, when and what. 

Happiness is not a goal. It is a by product of a life well lived. Elenor Roosevelt

If you do find yourself in a day where you can’t face the challenge say the following affirmation.

I am bold, beautiful, courageous and fabulously worthy.  Then get up and dance to your favourite song you’ll soon see how you find the energy to try the next challenge.

Remember, each day provides us with a new opportunity for renewal. All it takes is the desire, knowledge, skill and a little help along the way. Remember always that you are amazing.