 | Lisa Vermillion is President and co-owner of Get Fit Bee Fit and Thin and Healthy Weight Management. Lisa opened Get Fit- 4 years ago in Valley Center, after receiving certifications thorough the American Council on Exercise as a Weight and Lifestyle Management Consultant and Certified Personal Trainer. In January, she Grand Opened Thin and Healthy Weight Management in the same location. Lisa not only provides weight loss programs for individuals but she also implements business wellness programs for small businesses and large corporations. Additionally, Lisa is a Certified Life Coach providing guidance for individuals in the areas of career, relationship and personal development. She is available for speaking engagements in the areas of Physical Fitness, Weight Management, or any Life Coaching area (goal setting, positive attitude, sales, etc). Lisa can be reached for questions or speaking engagements by phone (316) 755-1115 or email at mvmillion@yahoo.com |
Diet & Nutrition
2013-01-02 14:07:34
New Year’s resolutions
Q-Like a lot of people I make a new years resolution and it only seems to last a few months before I give up. Can you help?
A-Making New Year’s resolutions has almost become a joke. People make them with the expectation that they probably won’t stick to their resolve. Some people start out with every good intention, but then fall off the wagon in a short time. The reason people are unsuccessful is that their goals are unclear, have no solid basis, and have no clear path to follow. Start the process by making your goals SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, and Time Sensitive). Make your resolutions stick by defining your priority, writing your goals down and referring to them regularly, and creating a purposeful plan.
To make a resolution stick, you must first define your priority. Your goals may be physical, like weight loss or exercise goals; you might also have relationship, spiritual, career, financial, or mental goals. Brainstorm your possible goals on paper, then go back and choose your top 3 high priority goals for 2013. Pick goals that are in line with your values and ones that are backed with a long-term reason you want to accomplish them. Perhaps you want to live a healthy long life so you can enjoy your kids or grandkids. Perhaps you want to experience life through travel, increase your knowledge to keep your mind sharp, or leave a legacy for your children; choosing your priority goal based on your long term purpose helps you stick to your resolve.
Second, it is ESSENTIAL that you write down your goals and refer to them regularly. It’s a proven fact that people who write down their goals are 95% more likely to achieve them than people who don’t write their goals. Writing your goals cements them into your brain; helping you remember what you’re working toward. Life gets busy. Putting your written goals where you can see them, and referring to them daily keeps them at the front of your mind. With your goals at the forefront, your brain will continually look for and find opportunities for action consistent with attaining your goals. Writing your goals helps assure you’ll stay on track this year.
Finally, create a purposeful plan. A goal without a plan is useless. A plan provides your stepping stones for action that moves you forward. One way to formulate a plan is to look at where you want to be in one year, and work backward. What do I need to have done in November to get to my December goal? What do I need to have done in October in order for November’s plan to occur and so on. Break down each month’s plan into what do I need to do weekly and then daily in order for my goals to become reality. This process takes a bit of time, but the payoff is worth the effort.
You’ll accomplish your New Year’s resolutions this year, when you prioritize your goals, write your top 3 goals down and refer to them regularly, and develop and work on your plan daily. A life coach or other knowledgeable professional can help you with this task and hold you accountable for your actions. Make 2013 your best year yet.
