While many still adhere to the “new year, new me” mantra, research shows that about 80% of people have already given up on their goals in less than three weeks.
As early as January 13th, officially known as “Quitters’ Day,” more than three-quarters of goal-setters have lost their enthusiasm and motivation.
By February 2nd, a Peloton study found that just over 2% of people were motivated to start the year with a workout goal, even though they had the best intentions of working out in the new year. Decrease.
But Peloton instructor and mindful motivation expert Ally Love shares a four-point plan to help people get new habits off the ground.
Fitness influencer and Peloton instructor Allie Love has put together four tips to help you reach your New Year’s goals.
Planning – Name it, Claim It, Paint It, Game It – is a simple, time-consuming, trial-and-error technique that involves writing down simple goals and then turning them into fun (family-friendly) games to achieve them. use.
This includes writing down your goals and then displaying them prominently.
For example, you can pin it on your bathroom or refrigerator door, or share it on social media for family members to see.
According to Allie, “Even as an instructor, you can start the new year with the best intentions, but sometimes life gets in the way. We have developed a method to play games that will help you refocus your energy towards your goals.
According to Ally (pictured), following through with her four-point plan will help her “refocus.” [her] energy [her] the goal”
She says the plan “helps people break down metaphorical motivational barriers and beat quit smoking days.”
Those who use plans should make sure that the first step is to establish what they want to achieve and give their goals a name.
They should write down how they feel when they are doing it, how they will feel once they have reached their goal, and what the next steps will be after achieving it.
To be accountable, on the other hand, step two is to “claim” your goals. In other words, tell your friends and family.
According to Ally, taking four steps to help you identify and visualize your goals can help you stay on track to becoming fitter and healthier.
Not only will this help you network and maintain your course, but others may want to participate in your chosen activity.
The third step is to “paint” it. In other words, create a vision board or phone wallpaper that reminds you of your goals.
Hang it in a place you often visit, such as the bathroom or work place, so that you can see it often.
Fourth, and finally, you need to “play games”. This includes creating a realistic schedule that fits your lifestyle.
Psychiatrist Pooja Lakshmin, M.D., on the other hand, says everyone is different when it comes to establishing their own reasons to “get up,” but while taking the first step is immediately motivating, procrastination is say the enemy.
“When it comes to procrastination and motivation, it’s easier to feel motivated once you’re moving,” she explained.
Working with Peloton, psychiatrists identified five motivational languages.
These languages, she says, speak to the different ways people are motivated in both fitness and life.
She describes “enjoying” five different motivational languages. Achieving Goals; Building Community, Positive Affirmations. and tough love.
The motivational word enjoy describes people who are motivated by having fun, letting go, relaxing and having a good time.
Those of you who feel like you’ve done your best, hit a goal, reached a new milestone, and are feeling the best you’ve ever been, may relate more to the motivational phrase goal achievement.
For others, the idea of connecting with people and inviting friends and family to encourage them motivates them.
Those types who view workouts as a collaborative experience may identify with the motivational language of building community.
Another language identified by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin is positive affirmations.
This applies to people who are motivated by kindness, encouragement, and positivity. They don’t just give to themselves, they also share with others.
The fifth language, outlined by psychiatrists, is described as tough love.
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