And just like that... it's a new day, a new month, a new year, and now a brand new DECADE!
Happy New Year! May 2020 be filled with health and happiness for you and your family. Just imagine what we can all accomplish this year! I'm certain we will be celebrating a lot of healthy new habits this year. Why am I so sure? Because any goal takes more than just desire: it takes a realistic plan with small, specific, do-able actions steps, and the commitment to see the plan through, even when it's difficult. Plus it takes support and a cheering squad. Plan + Action Steps + Cheering Squad = THIS GROUP!
If you are joining us for the first time, a very hearty welcome! We are glad you are here. Let us know what your goal is for this month and how we can help. And just a suggestion: set a reminder to check-in periodically with us. Check-in daily, weekly, or as often as works for you, but let us know how you are progressing! We're here to support and encourage you, but if you don't post, we can't cheer you on!
And if you're joining us midway through the month, no need to wait until February. Begin now and you'll be that much closer to achieving your goal. If you're looking for ideas, our list of
previous challenges may come in handy.
Let's hear what you'll be prioritizing this month!
Try to frame your goal along these lines:
1. My goal for this month (This January I will...")
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit
4. How often will you do your new habit (daily is best if possible)
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit? (Small positive feedbacks such as a fist pump, saying "I'm awesome", or a star/check mark on your calendar help cement the habit you are trying to build.)
6. What help do you need from us?
7. What does success look like to you at the end of January?
Let's do this! Let's make 2020 a terrific year!
