…..to get your year in order.   You’ve had 28 days so far to start the new year off right.  You’ve set your standards for the year, you’ve decided what you’re going to focus on for the next 365 days and you’re well on your way to achieving your ultimate goal. 

However well things may be going you need to recognize that very soon your focus may begin to wane and you may start to revert to your old ways, your old habits.  You may already be going through this lull or downward spiral in terms of your motivation to get up early every morning to workout, to stop smoking, to cut out all the junk food or to limit the amount of television you and your family watch every day.  It’s only natural for you to begin to get bored with your new routine after focusing so intently to change your behavior. 

Now is the time to recognize this natural lull and embrace this time to redirect your focus or garner more support to help you achieve your goal.  Maybe you’ve been able to make it alone so far but now you need the encouragement of your family and friends to help you through this slump.  Take these next three days to reevaluate your game plan and determine what aspects of your plan need adjusting or enhancing. 

I personally made a decision earlier this month to get back to exercising on a regular basis (at least four times a week).  When my in-laws came to visit over the Christmas holiday, I threw my workout schedule out the window.  I was so busy entertaining them, getting the final trimmings for the Christmas tree and doing my last minute shopping that I didn’t have any extra time to workout during the day like I planned.  I thought that I could simply restart my previous workout schedule without any adjustments and get back on track. 

But boy was I wrong!  I’m working longer hours in the hospital and never seem to get home before 8:30 or 9:00pm even though my shift ends at 7:00pm.  By the time I make it in the door, my husband is rightfully ready to hand me our 9 month old son and try to get some work done.  So that means once I walk through that door, I’m on “Mommy duty” until Rufus decides it’s time for him to go to bed for the night….which is usually not until 11:00pm.  Since I am no where close to meeting my goal of working out 4 times a week, I knew I had to change the timing of my workouts and now have to set my alarm an hour earlier in the morning to workout. 

By working out first thing in the morning, I now have no excuse, no other obligations that will prevent me from meeting my goal.  I simply had to realize that I needed to change the timing of my workouts. 

Have your uncovered what’s keeping you back from meeting your goals for 2007?   What adjustments do you need to make?  Do you need to start working out with a buddy to keep you on track?  Do you need to ask your spouse to also make the commitment to stop smoking to help you with your goal?  Whatever your goal, whatever your obstacle, take these next three days to brainstorm and discover what you need to do to keep you on track for 2007.

To your wellness,

The Health and Wellness Queen

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