As January 1st fades into the rearview mirror and New Year’s resolutions begin to fade, many people find themselves falling short of the goals they had been hopeful about just weeks before. In fact, the fading of New Year’s resolutions is so common that the second Friday in January has been labeled as “Quitter’s Day”, and it marks a downshift in resolve during the second half of January.
It is also around this time that those who felt hopeful about their vision for the new year begin to feel disappointed, even disillusioned, about their lack of success in achieving their goals.
Does this describe you? Why does this happen? The reason is that your goals are too extreme. You may set them with high hopes in mind, but they often lack any connection to your starting line. After a couple of weeks, the changes become unsustainable, real-life challenges kick in, and you believe that the goal is simply unattainable. However, it doesn’t have to be.
Your goals can be invincible. Think of achieving a goal as a marathon. You are set on crossing the finish line, but you can’t take only one giant leap to that finish line. You’ll never make it. How do you actually cross that finish line? You must take clear, focused steps consistently over time. The same applies to our goals. Envisioning the finish line is a great first step.
The most important part to getting and staying there is planning the steps between where you are now and where you want to be. This is when you will begin to experience what it’s like to build an invincible lifestyle, one that has you prepared for any challenges ahead.
So, what should you focus on when setting goals for an invincible lifestyle? What makes an invincible goal?
Don’t give up on your goals. Instead, take time to create clear and focused objectives that will ultimately help you craft an invincible lifestyle.
Lauren Minchen is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in NYC and the author of Bariatric Slow Cooker Cookbook. With over a decade of experience in private practice, she prioritizes her clients’ individual needs to help them achieve their own invincible lifestyle. Her specialties include digestive health, autoimmune conditions, and PCOS. To work with Lauren, visit https://www.laurenminchen.com.