New Day Resolutions (#17)

New day resolutions calendar

“5… 4… 3… 2… 1… Happy New Year!!!”

 

Year after year there’s excitement to start off the New Year “fresh” by vowing to break bad habits and gain new skills. After all, we all know the universal New Year’s Day mantra: “This is it! This is my year! Time to take this year by storm and make the changes into a better new me!” 

 

Unfortunately, statistics show every year how this “new year, new me” phenomena is almost always short-lived. Some statistics even show how most New Year’s resolutions don’t even make it past January. But why? Thus, I present to you…New Day Resolutions!

 

That’s right: Here at Daily Fit Boost each day is a clean slate!

 

The ability to hit the ‘reset’ button on your mood and mindset each morning can have a profound impact along your Fitness Journey.

 

After all, if we really want to implement changes in our lifestyle why wait for a new year, right? By using each day as a new launching pad, not only do you reinforce your personal desires each day, you also begin to appreciate the value of each day.

 

No other person has expressed this philosophy better than Head Football Coach Chip Kelly who coaches with the mantra “Win the Day”. This mindset to win each day eventually turns into habit. Even if you’ve had a “bad day” and didn’t reach your goals, winning each day enables you to start each day afresh.

 

Chip Kelly’s players tapping his “Win The Day” motto before the game.

 

So what would one “win” look like for you today? Is it doing one push-up for the day? Is it arranging your gym clothes the night before?  Perhaps drinking more water than usual?

In my experience, the feeling of 365 daily victories is more satisfying than attaining one victory at the end of your goal.

 

So challenge yourself to make incremental changes daily instead of yearly. Start today with win #1! Before you know it, you’ll start noticing these daily victories leading to overall motivation and confidence.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • It’s proven year after year that New Year Resolutions are not ideal for success.
  • It’s much better to reinforce your goals (resolutions) each day to build habit
  • The mindset to “win each day” eventually becomes a habit.
  • Habit formation help build motivation and overall confidence.
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Exercise Longevity: What’s Your ‘Why’? (#8)

Picture of man running.

Years ago I was at a place in life where I completely lost the motivation to exercise regularly. Thankfully, it didn’t take long for me to bounce back and start a new routine. What’s interesting is that during this period I began discovering ‘why’ exercising was important to me again.

 

Like most things we commit to in life, it’s important to figure out the ‘why’ in what we’re doing.

 

 

It doesn’t hurt to reflect on your current progress every once in a while.

 

Since I decided to take ownership over my health and well-being again, I had to figure out why I wanted to get back into my workout routine again.

 

My reason?

 

I knew that regular exercise kept me balanced in other areas of life, and helped me to become a better person.

 

While setting goals for your exercise program is important, your reason (WHY) serves as the backbone for your goal and takes it a step further. Quite frankly, the reason for your goal is a lot more stable than the feeling associated with your goal.

 

Having a meaning to your exercise not only gets you started but keeps you going.

 

Chances are you’re not going to feel as motivated at the gym on “Day 56” as you did on “Day 1”, but the reason why you’re working out should remain the same on both days.

 

Feelings of motivation ignite the flame, but your ‘why’ keeps the flame going.

 

In order to get the most out of your wellness experience whatever you’re doing has to be meaningful to you. A good way to begin is by identifying your personal desires. Furthermore, activities such as writing things out and daily meditation are powerful tools to use to empower you along your fitness journey.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • Take ownership over your well-being
  • Figure out the reason for why you’re committing to your exercise routine
  • “Motivated feelings” change far more that “meaningful reasons”
  • Make whatever you’re doing become meaningful to you
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