If you feel like you’ve been stuck setting the same health and fitness goals over and over again … but you’re NOT achieving them…
We want to give you a quick mini-exercise that will help you get clear on what’s REALLY holding you back so you can start making progress FAST.
Now, when you think about what might be standing in between you and your goals, it might be the food you put in your body …
How much you move (or don’t move) your body …
What you focus on with your thoughts and beliefs …
Or anything else that’s cluttering up your health esteem journey.
When we’re talking about hitting your goals and REALLY getting past those obstacles that have been holding you back, the first step is probably the hardest …
This is the step where you get HONEST with yourself and IDENTIFY exactly what’s holding you back.
It’s a challenge because we can default into autopilot with our everyday life … and we don’t even notice what’s in our way!
If that’s you, and it just seems like you’ve been on an endless rollercoaster and you’re not even sure why anymore, this exercise should help.
Okay, ready?
Grab a pen and a journal – or open a Google doc – and start writing.
Now, what you write is for YOUR EYES ONLY and you can even throw away/delete what you write later if you want … so remember, be HONEST.
Once you’ve got your pen and paper or your doc, make a list of ALL the reasons you think you haven’t been able to achieve your goals.
Seriously, write down everything!
Maybe you hate getting up early … don’t like “healthy” foods … feel like you don’t have willpower or motivation … feel alone in your goal journey … or maybe there are factors outside of your control or you feel overwhelmed.
Or maybe you think your goals are for other people — not for you.
Let loose and write it all down.
The only rule: DO NOT weaponize this exercise to make yourself feel shame or guilt. Simply let everything you write down drive your curiosity and explore why these things might be popping up for you.
THEN … read through your list and look for common themes:
- time factors,
- mindset/motivation issues,
- confidence,
- support/accountability, etc.
Now it’s time to get into problem-solving mode and TAKE ACTION.
- Don’t have support? Find it! Think of the health and fitness-minded people in your circle and enlist them, search for an online community, and/or work with a coach (a real game changer).
- Not enough time? Get creative. Find ways to sneak health and fitness into the spare moments of your life. A coach can help with this, too.
- Mindset issues? Surround yourself with motivation – read self-development books, watch inspiring YouTube videos, and keep a journal to track your progress. This is a HUGE area where a coach can help.
Imagine how good will it feel to finally ditch the obstacles between you and your goals.
SO GOOD.
Carve out some time TODAY or TOMORROW to get this writing exercise done … before you have a chance to forget about it. It’s time to move your wellness to the top of your priority list!
And if you’re looking to ramp up your health and fitness results, we can help! We have programs for beginners only all the way to advanced levels of fitness and nutrition plans that will fit into your busy lifestyle without eliminating everything you love.
