Now I'm sure you've all heard of January blues but I find February just that little bit tougher. January may be the time of year when the celebrations end, it's time to go back to work and the bills seem to just keep coming when there's no money left in the pot. But, despite this I feel there is always a very positive attitude in the air where people are looking with optimism at the year ahead realising that this could be their year! The year that they are going to be healthier, wealthier and better at what they do. So, why is it that by the time we start moving into Feb most of us have forgotten all these dreams and have fallen back into the same routine as before? Well the biggest reason I feel there is for this is that LIFE IS BUSY! No matter what your doing in life, working, looking after children, travelling or even unemployed we are all always busy. Over the Christmas holidays we get to have a break and reflect a little on the year that has passed and what we could have done better, but by the time we are all back into the swing of things this has all been forgotten. So here are my tips on staying positive and making this year YOUR YEAR!Tip 1 - Write down what it is you want to achieve.
If you haven't already written down what you want out of this year make sure you do it NOW!, Stick it on the fridge or in your diary making sure it's some where you will see it often. Being reminded of what it is you want is the best way of making sure you get it.
If you haven't already written down what you want out of this year make sure you do it NOW!, Stick it on the fridge or in your diary making sure it's some where you will see it often. Being reminded of what it is you want is the best way of making sure you get it.
Tip 2 - Tell somebody else
By telling somebody else what it is you want to achieve this year you are making yourself accountable. This is even better if you can buddy up with a friend and once a week have a quick phone call to see how you are both doing and give each other some motivation.
Tip 3 - Break it down
Sometimes the things we want can seem a little scary and unachievable but once you break it down you will be amazed at how easy some things can seem. For example one of my big goals this year is to lose 4 stone and the reaction I usually get when I tell people this is 'Wow 4 stone is a lot to lose' and it does sound like a lot but when I point out that it works out as 1 lb a week people soon change their opinion.
Tip 4 - Know why you are doing it
If you don't know why you are doing something you really won’t achieve it. For example if you are a smoker and decide to quit just because you know you should, I doubt very much you will last more than a couple of days. However, if you decide to quit because you have been for a walk around the cancer ward and you don't want to have to put your children through watching you suffer in this way I'm sure you will do miles better.
I hope you have found this helpful, if there is anything you want to add then please leave a comment.
Until next time,
Sarah x
By telling somebody else what it is you want to achieve this year you are making yourself accountable. This is even better if you can buddy up with a friend and once a week have a quick phone call to see how you are both doing and give each other some motivation.
Tip 3 - Break it down
Sometimes the things we want can seem a little scary and unachievable but once you break it down you will be amazed at how easy some things can seem. For example one of my big goals this year is to lose 4 stone and the reaction I usually get when I tell people this is 'Wow 4 stone is a lot to lose' and it does sound like a lot but when I point out that it works out as 1 lb a week people soon change their opinion.
Tip 4 - Know why you are doing it
If you don't know why you are doing something you really won’t achieve it. For example if you are a smoker and decide to quit just because you know you should, I doubt very much you will last more than a couple of days. However, if you decide to quit because you have been for a walk around the cancer ward and you don't want to have to put your children through watching you suffer in this way I'm sure you will do miles better.
I hope you have found this helpful, if there is anything you want to add then please leave a comment.
Until next time,
Sarah x
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