It’s a brand new year, which means you may be thinking about new year’s resolutions. No matter what your health and fitness goal, set yourself up for success with the 6 steps below. 1. Use triggers + rituals Habits don’t just happen. It’s through using triggers and rituals that you create a habit. We are…
Hello 2022!!! The new year holds a wealth of opportunity, a chance to hit reset and start anew. It can be a time of excitement and change. But when you don’t know exactly what is ahead, you may feel a little unsettled or even fearful. If you haven’t already, take some time to reflect on…
As the sun sets on another year, I invite you to take time to reflect. Think back to this time last year. Where were you and what you were doing? You may even recall how you were feeling at the time. You are not the same person you were 12 months ago. From…
Setting killer goals is important but it doesn’t mean you’ll never experience failure or setbacks. You need to identify potential obstacles or challenges then put appropriate strategies in place to prevent or mitigate the risks and help you stick to your goals. For example, if you know that you tend to be all talk and…
Let’s be honest, sticking to your goals can be hard. And one of the reasons we don’t achieve our goals is that there is no substance or depth to them. We decide something on a whim, perhaps because we think we should, or because someone else says it’s a good idea. That’s why you need…
Can you believe we’re over halfway through the year!? Winter is finally upon us here in Brisbane and I’m finding it a little harder to get out of bed in the dark. It feels like only yesterday we were discussing new year’s resolutions. On the topic of resolutions, it’s a good time to revisit the…
Do new year’s resolutions work? Over the past three years working as a Personal Trainer in a major gym, I’ve noticed a distinct trend (you probably have too). In January the gym is heaving; old and new members alike are raring to go, there’s a queue to use the machines and I have to get creative about where and…
New Year’s Eve has never been my thing. I’m not one for parties, rarely make it to the midnight countdown and think most new year’s resolutions are hollow. It’s been years since I kicked off a new year with a list of (vague, externally-driven) goals. In recent years I’ve replaced resolutions with a carefully-chosen word which…
