Hi ,

Quitters Day was January 10th. If you're unfamiliar with it, Quitters Day is when most people quit their New Year's resolutions. Most people set lofty resolutions because they feel they should and their initial enthusiasm for these goals only last a couple of weeks. Many people set goals that come from a place of shame. A sense of self-loathing drives these goals. "I should lose weight because I'm such a fat __!" Unfortunately, you can't hate yourself to a new body. You won't be able to sustain the motivation to achieve your goal. 

A much better way is to set goals from a place of self-compassion and self-love. You are going to have a much better and easier time achieving your goals because you're doing it as an act of self-nurturing, not self-hatred. With this type of motivation, taking better care of yourself can become a natural habit, not something you have to force upon yourself. You're much more likely to have lasting results with this mindset.

Instead of trying to make big sweeping changes, I suggest taking a kinder, slower approach to change. Focus on developing small, daily micro-habits. These will eventually add up to big changes. 

Micro-habits are small tweaks that you can do daily and sustain. I always say, "If you can't sustain it, you can't maintain it!" Examples of micro-habits are: going for a daily walk, taking an exercise class, eating more fruits and vegetables, finding some healthier snacks, cutting back on sugar and processed foods, and drinking more water. Don't try to do them all at once. Do one or two, get comfortable and consistent with those, and then add more. That way they become part of your routine. 

Instead of being so goal-focused, take the long view. By incorporating small changes into your life and steadily maintaining them, by the end of the year, you will have something to show for all your efforts and there will be no need to start over. 

If you need some accountability and support to make long-term changes, I'd love to be your coach.

Many blessings,