More Wellness Changes Paying Dividends in 2014

Earlier this week we shared some simple lifestyle changes that a few of our workshop participants had implemented over recent weeks and already benefited from hugely in 2014.  

A number of you said that you found the information useful as a top-up to your New Year motivation so here are some more success stories from individuals who decided in early December to give a higher priority to their health and wellbeing.

'I have made several small steps that have helped me massively.  I wake up 15 minutes earlier to give me time for a good breakfast and I began taking 5 smaller meals and snacks through the day.  I've increased my fruit intake, added nuts to my routine and am much better at staying hydrated.  I still ride my bike to work and have added some swimming to my weekly routine.  I no longer allow my phone into the bedroom which helps me unwind more easily at the end of the day and I sleep better.'

'Unbelievably I've lost 3.5kg since Christmas.  I feel much better.  I joined a gym and have been 2-3 times each week.  I'm drinking more water and less coffee and have slept at least 7 hours every night.'

'Eating more regular, smaller meals has given me steady energy levels leading to better concentration and more sustainable effectiveness at work and home.  I stay hydrated, have reduced my sugar intake, I'm using an App to count my daily steps and I'm getting back into running as part of my exercise routine.'

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A Year From Now...

...You'll wish you'd started today.

I've seen this quote / thought on a number of social media sites recently - it regularly crops up around the time that people will be making New Year resolutions, particularly those that are wellness related.

Of course, it makes perfect sense.  A year from now might seem like a long way off and leave you feeling as though you have plenty of time to take action on your chosen goals, but the quote makes you think about adding a bit of immediacy to what you say you want to achieve.  It adds a sense of urgency.  It makes you approach things differently in a number of ways:

1) Think about this time last year.  Time passes quickly.  You've had 365 days to take action so are you now closer to, or further away from your desired situation with your health, wellness, energy and performance goals?  My guess is that if you feel in a worse situation than you were a year ago you'll be even more motivated to make the best use of 2014.

2) Imagine what a huge difference you could make with any of your health and wellness objectives over the course of a whole year.  Visualising more dramatic results will spur you on to regular positive action.

3) Think about how tiny a daily contribution would be required to ensure you get to where you want to be in 365 days time.  Aim to end each and every day knowing you are closer to your goal.

4) Rather than wait a year to get what you want, give some thought to how soon you could get a great result, simply by practicing regular and targeted action.  Knowing you can reach your chosen goals sooner rather than later will prompt you to get on with tackling them right away.

Whatever you do, the message is clear, don't delay.

1) Decide what you want to achieve this year

2) Take daily action towards success

3) Start right now

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