Make Attainable New Year's Resolutions

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ6ntfvCylsaB9Frd34RnTrUued6nsl1tcb4i6kRpBM9Z3iUOCfUMM65RsS7kHA72nosr4u-d9CXyxfOhgsh6q1ZYO-qmdJjecc4ujI_FkNtNheel5QcraXrcJ5dielhhA5Gs_OgC3na5A/s1600/silhouette-683751_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="achievable new years eve resolutions" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ6ntfvCylsaB9Frd34RnTrUued6nsl1tcb4i6kRpBM9Z3iUOCfUMM65RsS7kHA72nosr4u-d9CXyxfOhgsh6q1ZYO-qmdJjecc4ujI_FkNtNheel5QcraXrcJ5dielhhA5Gs_OgC3na5A/s1600/silhouette-683751_1280.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Keep your resolutions this year, by making them attainable and realistic. It’s fun to imagine the endless possibilities for the coming year, thinking about all the things you can do and all the plans you want to make. However, realistic resolutions are the key to success. Create attainable New Year’s resolutions, reach them, and then create a new goal. It is a cycle that leads to long-term success. </span><br /> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Why do attainable resolutions matter?</b></span><br /> <br /> <ul> <li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They matter because they’re attainable!</span></li> <li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you are setting unrealistic goals for yourself, it is too easy to get discouraged when you don’t see appropriate progress toward your goals. This can diminish your drive for your resolution, even if you are bettering your life while working toward achieving it!</span></li> </ul> <br /> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Build on your resolutions.</b></span><br /> <br /> <ul> <li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you set resolutions that are attainable and set goals that you can reach, you will be able to continually build on new goals throughout the new years. This will inspire and motivate continual growth toward your goals. You will find new inspiration and checking off a goal and being able to set a brand new one for the future.</span></li> </ul> <br /> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>What are some examples of attainable, buildable resolutions?</b></span><br /> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Weightloss</span><br /> <br /> <ul> <li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Instead of saying, “In 2016, I am going to lose weight,” say, “By February 28th of 2016, I will have lost 10 pounds.” This resolution is trackable, attainable, and gives you a specific goal to reach! It is possible to lose 10 pounds in two months. With focus, a healthy diet, and regular exercise, you can achieve this resolution and set a new one! “Losing weight” is too ambiguous; without a clear, specific resolution it is hard to stay motivated.</span></li> </ul> <br /> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fitness</span><br /> <br /> <ul> <li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">“I’m going to workout more in 2016.” Will you, though? You probably won’t with a resolution like that. Instead, make a resolution to “hit the gym three times each week” or “meet with a personal trainer twice a month to stay accountable for my fitness goals.” These examples of resolutions can be tracked and achieved routinely, so you can be proud that you are continually working and succeeding at your New Year’s resolutions.</span></li> </ul> <br /> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Eating Healthy</span><br /> <br /> <ul> <li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A healthy lifestyle seems to be on everyone’s New Year’s Resolution list this year. Attain this resolution by having a plan to live a healthier life. Don’t wake up on January 1st and expect to change your lifestyle. Research how you want to live, how you will implement healthy choices into your life, and how to will succeed with healthy living in 2016. Having a plan for a healthy life is the only way to succeed.</span></li> </ul> <br /> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For extra motivation or coaching on fitness and healthy living, please <a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/">contact me</a>! I am here to help inspire your healthy journey and get you on the right track toward fitness success. Make attainable resolutions this year and see how far you have come by December of 2016.</span>

Make Attainable New Year's Resolutions

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Keep your resolutions this year, by making them attainable and realistic. It’s fun to imagine the endless possibilities for the coming year, thinking about all the things you can do and all the plans you want to make. However, realistic resolutions are the key to success. Create attainable New Year’s resolutions, reach them, and then cre

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Tips to Stay Motivated

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFi6zoNrhHIlQEbE2XAxq1SgpaAFeYZnXs1kdp1GyKq2xjqGt9OJzlM8kH4mtvWLQg3XjDUj-OpSHBZWzhq4RgkcVO_tqSdqFl6_M4rd7wojnYUbk_vFg67wLIdeULJ_GlEaga5JBBPbG7/s1600/bigstock-remember-your-goals--handwrit-90597542.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tips to Stay Motivated" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFi6zoNrhHIlQEbE2XAxq1SgpaAFeYZnXs1kdp1GyKq2xjqGt9OJzlM8kH4mtvWLQg3XjDUj-OpSHBZWzhq4RgkcVO_tqSdqFl6_M4rd7wojnYUbk_vFg67wLIdeULJ_GlEaga5JBBPbG7/s1600/bigstock-remember-your-goals--handwrit-90597542.jpg" title="Tips to Stay Motivated" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /> </span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is challenging to stay motivated toward long-term aspirations. We all know how easy it is to lose sight of our goals when life becomes so bogged down with responsibilities, stress, obligations, and drama. Do not let go of your personal goals. Knowing that you’re working on your empire can instill an exciting purpose in life. It makes the stress and hard work worth it in the long run! </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b id="docs-internal-guid-c76ab2bd-8d7a-1f30-2235-282fe5279bff" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /> </b></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When you are feeling overly stressed and feel like you lack motivation, I have some helpful tips to boost your energy, help you refocus on the prize. Here are some tips to stay motivated during all of life’s stress and struggles:</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /> </b></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a clear, specific goal.</span></div> <span style="font-size: 14.666666666666666px; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /> <ul><span style="font-size: 14.666666666666666px; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <li><span style="font-size: 14.666666666666666px; line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To stay motivated, make sure that your goal is clear, specific, and can be evaluated. If your long-term goal is vague, it is challenging to stay motivated. With a clear, specific goal, it will be much easier to track your progress toward your goal, which will help you stay motivated. The more specific, the better. </span></span></li> </span></ul> <span style="font-size: 14.666666666666666px; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a plan, but be willing to adapt it.</span></div> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another way to stay motivated is to have a long-term plan. Being able to check your progress along the way is important to finding motivation. Break down your goal into specific pieces. If it is possible for you to put deadlines on certain parts of your goals, do it! Deadlines will be extra motivation.</span></div> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you don't feel like you are making the progress you want, be willing to adapt your strategy. All strategies need revision. It is impossible to do something perfectly the first time, especially when you are learning and working as you go. </span></div> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stay motivated by planning, strategizing, evaluating your progress, and adapting your strategy as needed. Checking your plan consistently and making changes will ensure that your long-term goals remain a priority among your other responsibilities. </span></div> </li> </ul> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /> </b></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Let people in. </span></div> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is challenging for most people. When you are working toward your goals, it's intimidating to talk about them with people, but people could be what you need to stay motivated. Talk to people you trust and people who love you. They will help inspire you to continue working toward your goals. They will share your excitement with you!</span></div> </li> </ul> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /> </b></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Expect good things to happen.</span></div> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lastly, to stay motivated, expect that good things will happen. Your attitude is everything. Don’t forget to stay motivated by FEELING motivated. </span></div> </li> </ul> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact me if you want to live a rich, motivating life and be a self-starter. Follow your dreams, fellow girl bosses.</span>

Tips to Stay Motivated

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It is challenging to stay motivated toward long-term aspirations. We all know how easy it is to lose sight of our goals when life becomes so bogged down with responsibilities, stress, obligations, and drama. Do not let go of your personal goals. Knowing that you’re working on your empire can instill an exciting purpose in life. It makes

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