Mind Over Matter: Achieving Your Goals in 2019
It might seem like a cliché but the New Year is the perfect time to take stock of the year just gone and set some new goals for the future. However, there’s more to it than just thinking about what you want to achieve and it takes a little extra work if you really want to make some positive changes. Whether you want to focus on self-care, improve your fitness, or embark on that Pilates teacher training that you’ve been thinking about, let’s take a look at some strategies for achieving your goals in 2019.
Think about the why
When you’re setting your goals for 2019, think carefully about each goal and consider why it’s important to you. If you’re going to achieve goals, you have to actually believe in them – there’s no point setting yourself a resolution that you’re only doing because you think you should. Get inspired!
Write down your goals
This might feel a bit silly at the time but writing down your goals can really make a difference to your success in achieving them. When you write them down, you’re making your goals tangible and you’re less likely to just forget about them in a couple of months. Put them in a visible place as a constant reminder.
Break down the steps
It’s not enough to tell yourself that you want to achieve your goals by the end of 2019 – a year is a long time and it’s too easy to forget about them until December! Instead, break down your goal into steps and come up with smaller time-frames. Develop an action plan and stick with it.
Get some support
If possible, get a family member or friend on board so you can do some 2019 goal setting together. This will offer accountability as you can both work together to achieve your goals and check in with each other to see if you need some support or motivation.
Review your progress
Don’t leave it until the end of 2019 to look at your goals to see how you’re progressing. Commit to reviewing your goals each month to see how far you’ve come and what you still need to achieve.
Rewards yourself
There’s nothing quite as motivating as the prospect of a reward so don’t forget to treat yourself if you’re tracking well with your 2019 goals! Try to think of rewards which are in line with your goal – for example, you could get a massage or new workout outfit if your goal related to health and wellness.
If one of your New Year resolutions is to take your Pilates journey to the next level with Pilates instructor training, Kaya Health Clubs offer accredited training through the Elixr School of Pilates (ESOP). EOSP are one of Australia’s leading providers of Pilates training and their courses are endorsed by the Fitness Institute of Australia. Turn your passion into a career!
Contact Kaya today on 03 9090 1000 to learn more our Pilates teacher training courses.
About the Author
Demi fell in love with yoga when she travelled to India when she was 20 years old. She loved the feeling of bliss she experienced both during and after class, and how that feeling would stay with her throughout her day. It was also in India, that Demi learned how much she loved to write about her travels. She believes that stories have power. They delight, enchant, touch, teach, recall, inspire, motivate, challenge. They help us understand. They imprint a picture in our minds. This led her to her job as a Content Writer. She loves helping businesses tell stories. Especially when the stories involve educating readers on the endless benefits of yoga and Pilates- two of her most loved fitness regimes
