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Tag: Goal Setting

  • Motivation Monday

    How do your habits shape your identity? Consider the 3 Levels of Change: Outcome Change Focus is changing the results such as, losing weight, reaching a PR, winning a championship, or publishing a book. Most goals you set exist at this level. What you get! Process Change Focus is changing the habits and systems such as,…

  • Motivation Monday

    Atomic Habits What is an Atomic Habit? An Atomic Habit is a little habit that is part of a larger system. Just as atoms are the building blocks of molecules, Atomic Habits are the building blocks of remarkable results. — James Clear Do you want better results? Do not set goals! Instead, focus on your system. You do not rise…

  • Motivation Monday

    The human body is capable of extraordinary things that all start with the choice to try. — Robin Arzón What new activity, recipe, or routine you try this week? Commit to one small and manageable healthy change this week. Be bold but realistic. What barriers will you face and how will you overcome them? Who or…

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  • Wellness Wednesday

    Wellness Wednesday

  • Motivation Monday

    Motivation Monday

    What physical activity can you attach to an existing habit you practice every day? One-minute plank while the coffee brews in the morning? Squats during your virtual office meetings? Single-leg balance while brushing your teeth before bedtime? Will this activity give you energy or drain your energy? Choose a morning movement that will fuel your day. Choose…

  • “Learn from the Old… Embrace the New.”

    Learn from the uncertainties, struggles, and mistakes in 2020. Make 2021 a Year of Resiliency.  Start fresh and experiment with a new lifestyle change in 2021! “How do I change my unhealthy habits and routines to healthier ways I can sustain in the long-term?” Establish S.M.A.R.T. Goals! S  Specific M Measurable A Achievable R Realistic T Time-bound …

  • Wellness Wednesday

    How to Climb Any Mountain Has the COVID-19 pandemic caused you to slip off track from your January 2020 resolution? Try setting a commitment instead. Commitments include an action plan. Be committed to feeling and looking like your best self all year around. Do not try to change everything at the same time. Pick one and stay consistent. Keep in simple! Prioritize:…

  • Monday Motivation

    How will you be strong, physically, mentally, and emotionally, this week? What new goal (big or small) will you commit to this week? Each step is progress, a Win and Learn opportunity. Savor the journey.

  • Therapy Thursday

    Sometimes we must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.” – John Campbell Unrealistic Expectations  Driven by extrinsic motivation. Thinks other people expect the impossible from ourselves. Constantly measures how far ourselves still need to go to reach our goal(s). Healthy Goal Setting Driven by intrinsic motivation. Provides…