It is very easy to become frustrated by February if you aren't (for example) seeing the weight loss that you were hoping for or you haven't been perfect with fulfilling your obligations to yourself. So, let's start now by re-engineering your expectations. Sit down with a note pad and pen. Think about what is realistic for YOU.
Let's continue with the fitness theme, since getting fit is a popular goal. Did you intend to walk or run five miles each day only to find that it isn't happening? Figure out what is holding you back. Is it time? Is your expectation too difficult for your skill level or conditioning right now? How much time can you guarantee yourself? 10-20 minutes five days per week? Maybe it's only two or three days that you can give yourself right now. The point is to do what you are able to do right now.
Let's say that you have settled on 20 minutes per day, two days per week. Make an appointment with yourself for those two days. Set that appointment on your smart phone, and give yourself a solid month. Set another appointment at the end of that month, get out your notebook again and reevaluate how you have done. If you did well, can you add more days and/or minutes to your commitment?
The important part is to not be overwhelmed. Here's another example: Instead of committing yourself to organizing your entire home, commit to 15 minutes per day (or whatever works). Again, use your phone to set an appointment with yourself. Before you know it everything will have been straightened and purged.
Perhaps you are wanting to eat healthier foods. Instead of drastically changing the way you eat, maybe take away one item and introduce something new and healthy each week.
The possibilities are endless! Make a decision regarding what you want to accomplish, write it down, commit to it and use your phone or computer to help you keep your goal at the top of mind.
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