It’s a new year. A fresh start. And we’re all filled with optimism.
That’s all good. But to set yourself up for success, we also need to be ready to wrestle with the reality of the journey in front of us. I don’t want to be Debbie Downer. But, as it’s been said, everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.
As we think about all the physical activity we’re going to do and healthy habits we’re going to nurture, make sure to also consider this: How are you going to react when you get hit with setbacks?
How you answer that question and how you prepare for those setbacks will likely be the determining factor of whether or not you succeed at your 2025 goals.
Living a healthy life is hard. REALLY hard. We have so much working against us. It’s more than just okay to struggle. It’s to be expected. It’s a real fight. A battle. And you’re going to take some damage along the way.
We have 31 days in January, and as much as we’d like to have a perfect month, those days are probably not all going to be wins. But one or two losses don’t mean a thing in the big picture … unless they get you to give up. Anticipate those rough patches ahead of time, think about how you will get through those days, how you’ll get back on that horse, and you’ll put yourself in a better position for long-term success.
Be hopeful, but also buckle up. It will be a bumpy ride. But keep showing up and good things will happen.
