A big part of setting yourself up for success is getting your surroundings and foundation rock solid. Part of that is ensuring you are constantly drawing on 'motivation' & 'inspiration'. Whatever and whoever that may be.
As the famous saying goes: 'By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail.' This couldn't be more true. This doesn't just stand by making sure all your meals are preplanned or thought about in advance; it is not just about scheduling all your gym + recovery sessions but it also stands for preparing your surroundings. If you're goals are health & fitness related which majority of mine are for 2012, then some simple ones to think about and get into place asap are the following:
*Vision Board - like my previous post mentioned, get a bunch of magazines or get online and create a 'visual' element to what you are wanting to achieve. If you can't be arsed putting in the effort then atleast write down your goals on a piece of paper and stick it up on the wall so it SMACKS you in the face every morning. Keep your eye on the prize!
*Surround yourself with likeminded people - find gym buddies or friends who are wanting to achieve similar results. Hit the gym together or just get active. Whilst its more fun when a bunch of you can all go for the same goal remember that at the end of the day its YOUR goal - don't get side tracked. Surrounding yourself with likeminded people is something that is too often overlooked. Being within company of people who are negative will only bring you down, or have you second guessing yourself. Don't allow yourself to get drawn into others negativity or view on what should be your goal. Screw them, this is your life and what is important to you may not be important to others, just keep focussed on what YOU want!
*Get online and get connected!! There is a massive amount of online forums; social media and fitness sites (or others if your goals are say saving for a house; travel etc). It's fun and a great way to meet new people with similar interest from all over the world.
*Subscribe - if can subscibe to a relevant magazine for your goal then do it! It will keep you excited and informed with new information. I am a lover of Oxygen magazine!
*Find Inspirations in people - be it famous or friends. I have a bunch - some one twitter like: @missemilyskye - @AmberLWalker - @JessMalaholin or some big names like: Jamie Eason & Jennifer Nicole Lee.
*Pictures - take photos of yourself or your bank balance or even that passport that has no stamps + be accountable for change. Monitor your progress however you like - in a diary; via a blog.
*Tools - if you can buy the necessary products and tools you need - gym gear; suppliments; open a savings account; see a financial planner - whatever it is, the tools you need to succeed and don't allow yourself to be roadblocked with excuses cause something is 'missing'.
*Mindset - you need to get your mindset right more than anything - you need to remember that no matter what you're goal is you need to start thinking the right way. Its not about 'losing weight' .. that indicates you are intending on finding it in the future. It's not about 'paying off debt' that indicates that debt is a natural state. You need to change your mind to positive affirmations and make your goals a way of life. I am fit; I am healthy; I am strong.
*Work for it - Finally, it is all well and good to be prepared like the above but if you don't put the HARD WORK in - then you will not achieve your goals.
I've completed my legs + abs session for the day & now I am ready to enjoy the rest of my day with my family.
If you haven't already started on achieving your goals then get to it!
YOU CAN DO IT!!
Love SS
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