Losing weight,
exercising more, eating healthy, going to bed early, cutting out sweets,
WHATEVER your goal is, the first thing you need to do is get your head in the
right place. There is a big difference between knowing what to do and
actually following through with it.
One thing that will
help you to achieve your goals is to shift your mindset from a temporary goal
to a lifestyle change. Some differences between a temporary goal and a
lifestyle change include:
Temporary Goal
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Lifestyle Change
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Goals are
self-limiting. Once you reach your goal, you stop.
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The goal is open-ended. The change becomes part of your daily life.
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Surface level
change. Simple changes are made to behaviors you are already doing (or not
doing).
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Changes made on many levels. In addition to the physical changes you challenge the
attitudes, beliefs, thoughts, and feelings that made you unhappy to begin
with.
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Progress is measured
by completing tasks. Failure to achieve the goal is upsetting and feels
like a constant battle. High stress is constant.
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Progress is measured by satisfaction and quality of life. Your goal is still important but put in
perspective with your overall life.
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Results don’t last.
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Results are lasting. Lifestyle change is an open-ended journey with goals that
change with you.
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Change your mind from
finishing an 6-week program to achieving life-long health and wellness! You'll
not only improve your own health but you'll also be a great example to your
friends and family!
What is your goal?
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