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]]> Year after year, millions of people set New Year’s resolutions with the intention of improving their health and wellbeing, only to abandon said resolutions by the middle of January. While it’s true that making lasting changes is easier said than done, that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth trying. If you’d like to use 2024 as an opportunity to set resolutions you’ll actually keep, read on for some of our best tips. 

Be Specific

Vague resolutions lead to vague results. Goals like “get fit” means something different to everyone, so it’s essential to be as specific as possible if you’re serious about actually following through. For example, “exercise for 30 minutes, three times a week,” provides more clarity in a way that makes it easier to track your progress. Each time you exercise, you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment and be more motivated to continue your effort.

Set Realistic Milestones

Rome wasn’t built in a day, and while there’s nothing wrong with setting your sights high, choosing overly ambitious resolutions is a guaranteed way to set yourself up for frustration. Within the context of your larger aims, define bite-sized goals that are large enough to keep you motivated, yet small enough to create momentum. No one can lose 20 pounds in a week, but we can all make incremental changes like swapping out fries for a salad at dinner or taking the stairs over the elevator.

Consistency Over Intensity

When it comes to keeping resolutions long-term, sporadic bursts of effort will only take you so far. Knowing how to build sustainable habits is a lifelong skill that can be used to create change in any area of life and is crucial for maintaining your success over time. Focus on small, regular actions that you can commit to without overextending yourself. For example, if your resolution is to read more, aim to read 20 pages a day instead of an entire book each week.

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]]> How to Set Realistic and Attainable Goals to Elevate Your Fitness Journey https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-set-realistic-and-attainable-goals-to-elevate-your-fitness-journey/ Sun, 19 Nov 2023 16:27:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=23350 Regular exercise is an essential part of health and wellbeing, offering numerous physical and mental benefits. While you certainly don’t have to set specific fitness goals in order to reap these benefits, realistic, appropriate goals can be useful in creating a sustainable and effective exercise routine. By establishing achievable targets, you increase your chances of […]

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]]> Regular exercise is an essential part of health and wellbeing, offering numerous physical and mental benefits. While you certainly don’t have to set specific fitness goals in order to reap these benefits, realistic, appropriate goals can be useful in creating a sustainable and effective exercise routine. By establishing achievable targets, you increase your chances of maintaining motivation and sticking with your routine long-term. Here are some tips to help you set fitness goals that are realistic and appropriate for your individual needs.

Assess Your Current Fitness Level

In order to set appropriate goals for yourself, it’s important to understand where you currently stand in terms of fitness. Take stock of your strengths, weaknesses, and overall fitness level, considering factors such as endurance, flexibility, and strength. For example, don’t expect to be able to run a marathon in a month if you’ve never even run a mile. Being honest with yourself will help you to determine what you can realistically achieve in the short term versus what would be more appropriate as a long-term goal. 

Use the SMART Method

SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound, and this framework is a helpful way to define what goals you’d like to set. Be specific about what you want to achieve, such as running a 5K or losing a certain amount of weight. Ensure your goals are measurable so that you can track progress along the way, and keep them achievable and relevant to your overall fitness aspirations. Finally, set a realistic time frame to keep yourself focused and accountable.

Break Goals Into Smaller Steps

Large, overwhelming goals can lead to discouragement and setbacks, so we suggest breaking down your long-term goals into smaller, manageable steps. For example, if your ultimate goal is to run a marathon, start by aiming to run a few miles a day and add on as you become more comfortable. Reaching smaller milestones will provide a sense of accomplishment and keep you motivated to push forward.

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]]> Motivation vs. Discipline: The Secret to Hitting Your Goals https://yourdailysportfix.com/motivation-vs-discipline-the-secret-to-hitting-your-goals/ Fri, 10 Feb 2023 08:13:37 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21973 We all know the feeling—you promised yourself to stick to a certain fitness regimen. Whether your goal is to work out once a week or six, you’re bound to feel unmotivated from time to time. If you rely on motivation alone to hit your fitness goals, you will likely come up short. This is why […]

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]]> We all know the feeling—you promised yourself to stick to a certain fitness regimen. Whether your goal is to work out once a week or six, you’re bound to feel unmotivated from time to time. If you rely on motivation alone to hit your fitness goals, you will likely come up short. This is why you need to not only have motivation, but also discipline.

Motivation is your willingness to do something. For example, you really feel excited about your workout for the day because you know it will make you feel good after. You want to do it.

Unfortunately, you aren’t going to want to workout every time you should. Sometimes you’ll be tired or busy or distracted. But these are the days that are crucial to staying on track. This is exactly why you need to rely on discipline, as well as motivation, to get you through.

Discipline means you follow a pattern of behavior, even when you don’t particularly want to. This means going to the gym even when you don’t feel like it because you know it will help you keep up with your flow of going to the gym. Discipline will get you through the ruts and lazy days, making sure that you don’t fall off the wagon and stick to your goals!

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]]> Fitness Planners to Help You Reach Your Goals in 2023 https://yourdailysportfix.com/fitness-planners-to-help-you-reach-your-goals-in-2023/ Sat, 28 Jan 2023 08:52:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21866 If you’re looking to set some new fitness goals for 2023 but don’t have a clue of how or where to start, you may want to consider using a fitness planner. Fitness planners are journals used to plan and track exercise and nutrition goals. The idea is that by providing structure and organization, they can […]

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]]> If you’re looking to set some new fitness goals for 2023 but don’t have a clue of how or where to start, you may want to consider using a fitness planner. Fitness planners are journals used to plan and track exercise and nutrition goals. The idea is that by providing structure and organization, they can help you to stay motivated and know when to make certain adjustments. You can certainly just add a few stickers and labels to a regular notebook, but if you prefer something more specialized, there are plenty of fitness-specific planners available to choose from. Here are some of the ones we’re loving so far this year.

PopFlex Active Fit Planner

YouTube fitness sensation Cassey Ho has been designing fitness planners as part of her Blogilates and PopFlex Active brands for 10 years, so she’s got a pretty solid understanding of what a planner should include. Her 2023 version includes space to track mood, sleep, and workouts as well as a meal planning spread and goal setting sheets.

The Happy Planner Fitness Planner

What we love most about this planner is how customizable it is. The spiral-bound design allows you to add or remove pages, so you can stay focused by keeping what aligns with your goals and taking out the rest.

ban.do Wellness Planner

Ban.do’s planners are the perfect option for anyone looking for a fitness planner with some flexibility. They’re not dated, so you can use it when you need structure and support and put it aside when you feel like you need a break. Use them to track physical, mental and even community-focused wellness.

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]]> 4 Tips For Setting Achievable Goals https://yourdailysportfix.com/4-tips-for-setting-achievable-goals/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 09:07:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=8653 Goal setting isn’t just for New Year’s. As we’re already halfway through the year, it’s time to reevaluate your New Year’s goals and to make new ones. By focusing your goals on just a few areas, you can create smaller more manageable goals, that are easier to achieve. Here are four tips to help you […]

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]]> Goal setting isn’t just for New Year’s. As we’re already halfway through the year, it’s time to reevaluate your New Year’s goals and to make new ones. By focusing your goals on just a few areas, you can create smaller more manageable goals, that are easier to achieve. Here are four tips to help you get started with goal setting.

Find a Clear Direction

When you set goals, you need to find ways to make changes to your lifestyle to achieve them. By creating steps to achieve your goals, it’s easier to stay on track with them and to remember why you were motivated to choose the goals to begin with.

Energizing Function

Choose a goal that’s difficult, but still realistic. By reaching high, you’ll put more effort to achieve the goal.

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Persistence

When you have specific goals, you’re more likely to be persistent to reach them. Set goals within a time frame to help you overcome the obstacles needed to reach the goals.

Strategize

Setting goals can help you figure out what excites you on your wellness journey. Try new strategies for reaching your goals until you find one that works best for you and motivates you to keep going.

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It’s been 10 Days of no sugar! I feel super accomplished. “Birds flying high, you know how I feel, sun in the sky, you know how I feel! It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day and I’m feeling goooood!” Nina Simone Brekkie today was a #BoiledEgg #SmashedAvoToastie #Cucumber #Naartjie What did you have? Have you also felt like you’re way off track since home due to LD? How are you dealing with it? Please remember that awareness is always the first step. Create a challenge if you need to (I did!), find an accountability partner, journal and always be kind to yourself. 💓 #TwoWeeksNoSugar #DelishBrekkie #TenDays #FourDaysToGo #FeelingGooood #SettingGoals #ChallengeNearlyDone #HealthierThanYesterday #FitAndWhole #Grateful #SelfCare

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> goal setting Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Mon, 25 Dec 2023 08:36:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png goal setting Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 How to Set New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-set-new-years-resolutions-youll-actually-keep/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 08:36:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=24396 Year after year, millions of people set New Year’s resolutions with the intention of improving their health and wellbeing, only to abandon said resolutions by the middle of January. While it’s true that making lasting changes is easier said than done, that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth trying. If you’d like to use 2024 as […]

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]]> Year after year, millions of people set New Year’s resolutions with the intention of improving their health and wellbeing, only to abandon said resolutions by the middle of January. While it’s true that making lasting changes is easier said than done, that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth trying. If you’d like to use 2024 as an opportunity to set resolutions you’ll actually keep, read on for some of our best tips. 

Be Specific

Vague resolutions lead to vague results. Goals like “get fit” means something different to everyone, so it’s essential to be as specific as possible if you’re serious about actually following through. For example, “exercise for 30 minutes, three times a week,” provides more clarity in a way that makes it easier to track your progress. Each time you exercise, you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment and be more motivated to continue your effort.

Set Realistic Milestones

Rome wasn’t built in a day, and while there’s nothing wrong with setting your sights high, choosing overly ambitious resolutions is a guaranteed way to set yourself up for frustration. Within the context of your larger aims, define bite-sized goals that are large enough to keep you motivated, yet small enough to create momentum. No one can lose 20 pounds in a week, but we can all make incremental changes like swapping out fries for a salad at dinner or taking the stairs over the elevator.

Consistency Over Intensity

When it comes to keeping resolutions long-term, sporadic bursts of effort will only take you so far. Knowing how to build sustainable habits is a lifelong skill that can be used to create change in any area of life and is crucial for maintaining your success over time. Focus on small, regular actions that you can commit to without overextending yourself. For example, if your resolution is to read more, aim to read 20 pages a day instead of an entire book each week.

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]]> How to Set Realistic and Attainable Goals to Elevate Your Fitness Journey https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-set-realistic-and-attainable-goals-to-elevate-your-fitness-journey/ Sun, 19 Nov 2023 16:27:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=23350 Regular exercise is an essential part of health and wellbeing, offering numerous physical and mental benefits. While you certainly don’t have to set specific fitness goals in order to reap these benefits, realistic, appropriate goals can be useful in creating a sustainable and effective exercise routine. By establishing achievable targets, you increase your chances of […]

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]]> Regular exercise is an essential part of health and wellbeing, offering numerous physical and mental benefits. While you certainly don’t have to set specific fitness goals in order to reap these benefits, realistic, appropriate goals can be useful in creating a sustainable and effective exercise routine. By establishing achievable targets, you increase your chances of maintaining motivation and sticking with your routine long-term. Here are some tips to help you set fitness goals that are realistic and appropriate for your individual needs.

Assess Your Current Fitness Level

In order to set appropriate goals for yourself, it’s important to understand where you currently stand in terms of fitness. Take stock of your strengths, weaknesses, and overall fitness level, considering factors such as endurance, flexibility, and strength. For example, don’t expect to be able to run a marathon in a month if you’ve never even run a mile. Being honest with yourself will help you to determine what you can realistically achieve in the short term versus what would be more appropriate as a long-term goal. 

Use the SMART Method

SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound, and this framework is a helpful way to define what goals you’d like to set. Be specific about what you want to achieve, such as running a 5K or losing a certain amount of weight. Ensure your goals are measurable so that you can track progress along the way, and keep them achievable and relevant to your overall fitness aspirations. Finally, set a realistic time frame to keep yourself focused and accountable.

Break Goals Into Smaller Steps

Large, overwhelming goals can lead to discouragement and setbacks, so we suggest breaking down your long-term goals into smaller, manageable steps. For example, if your ultimate goal is to run a marathon, start by aiming to run a few miles a day and add on as you become more comfortable. Reaching smaller milestones will provide a sense of accomplishment and keep you motivated to push forward.

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]]> Motivation vs. Discipline: The Secret to Hitting Your Goals https://yourdailysportfix.com/motivation-vs-discipline-the-secret-to-hitting-your-goals/ Fri, 10 Feb 2023 08:13:37 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21973 We all know the feeling—you promised yourself to stick to a certain fitness regimen. Whether your goal is to work out once a week or six, you’re bound to feel unmotivated from time to time. If you rely on motivation alone to hit your fitness goals, you will likely come up short. This is why […]

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]]> We all know the feeling—you promised yourself to stick to a certain fitness regimen. Whether your goal is to work out once a week or six, you’re bound to feel unmotivated from time to time. If you rely on motivation alone to hit your fitness goals, you will likely come up short. This is why you need to not only have motivation, but also discipline.

Motivation is your willingness to do something. For example, you really feel excited about your workout for the day because you know it will make you feel good after. You want to do it.

Unfortunately, you aren’t going to want to workout every time you should. Sometimes you’ll be tired or busy or distracted. But these are the days that are crucial to staying on track. This is exactly why you need to rely on discipline, as well as motivation, to get you through.

Discipline means you follow a pattern of behavior, even when you don’t particularly want to. This means going to the gym even when you don’t feel like it because you know it will help you keep up with your flow of going to the gym. Discipline will get you through the ruts and lazy days, making sure that you don’t fall off the wagon and stick to your goals!

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]]> Fitness Planners to Help You Reach Your Goals in 2023 https://yourdailysportfix.com/fitness-planners-to-help-you-reach-your-goals-in-2023/ Sat, 28 Jan 2023 08:52:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21866 If you’re looking to set some new fitness goals for 2023 but don’t have a clue of how or where to start, you may want to consider using a fitness planner. Fitness planners are journals used to plan and track exercise and nutrition goals. The idea is that by providing structure and organization, they can […]

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]]> If you’re looking to set some new fitness goals for 2023 but don’t have a clue of how or where to start, you may want to consider using a fitness planner. Fitness planners are journals used to plan and track exercise and nutrition goals. The idea is that by providing structure and organization, they can help you to stay motivated and know when to make certain adjustments. You can certainly just add a few stickers and labels to a regular notebook, but if you prefer something more specialized, there are plenty of fitness-specific planners available to choose from. Here are some of the ones we’re loving so far this year.

PopFlex Active Fit Planner

YouTube fitness sensation Cassey Ho has been designing fitness planners as part of her Blogilates and PopFlex Active brands for 10 years, so she’s got a pretty solid understanding of what a planner should include. Her 2023 version includes space to track mood, sleep, and workouts as well as a meal planning spread and goal setting sheets.

The Happy Planner Fitness Planner

What we love most about this planner is how customizable it is. The spiral-bound design allows you to add or remove pages, so you can stay focused by keeping what aligns with your goals and taking out the rest.

ban.do Wellness Planner

Ban.do’s planners are the perfect option for anyone looking for a fitness planner with some flexibility. They’re not dated, so you can use it when you need structure and support and put it aside when you feel like you need a break. Use them to track physical, mental and even community-focused wellness.

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]]> 4 Tips For Setting Achievable Goals https://yourdailysportfix.com/4-tips-for-setting-achievable-goals/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 09:07:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=8653 Goal setting isn’t just for New Year’s. As we’re already halfway through the year, it’s time to reevaluate your New Year’s goals and to make new ones. By focusing your goals on just a few areas, you can create smaller more manageable goals, that are easier to achieve. Here are four tips to help you […]

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]]> Goal setting isn’t just for New Year’s. As we’re already halfway through the year, it’s time to reevaluate your New Year’s goals and to make new ones. By focusing your goals on just a few areas, you can create smaller more manageable goals, that are easier to achieve. Here are four tips to help you get started with goal setting.

Find a Clear Direction

When you set goals, you need to find ways to make changes to your lifestyle to achieve them. By creating steps to achieve your goals, it’s easier to stay on track with them and to remember why you were motivated to choose the goals to begin with.

Energizing Function

Choose a goal that’s difficult, but still realistic. By reaching high, you’ll put more effort to achieve the goal.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBgQgwMg1dl/

Persistence

When you have specific goals, you’re more likely to be persistent to reach them. Set goals within a time frame to help you overcome the obstacles needed to reach the goals.

Strategize

Setting goals can help you figure out what excites you on your wellness journey. Try new strategies for reaching your goals until you find one that works best for you and motivates you to keep going.

View this post on Instagram

It’s been 10 Days of no sugar! I feel super accomplished. “Birds flying high, you know how I feel, sun in the sky, you know how I feel! It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day and I’m feeling goooood!” Nina Simone Brekkie today was a #BoiledEgg #SmashedAvoToastie #Cucumber #Naartjie What did you have? Have you also felt like you’re way off track since home due to LD? How are you dealing with it? Please remember that awareness is always the first step. Create a challenge if you need to (I did!), find an accountability partner, journal and always be kind to yourself. 💓 #TwoWeeksNoSugar #DelishBrekkie #TenDays #FourDaysToGo #FeelingGooood #SettingGoals #ChallengeNearlyDone #HealthierThanYesterday #FitAndWhole #Grateful #SelfCare

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