Last updated 1/12/20.
You’ve had some time to work on goals you set at the beginning of the year. If they’ve stuck so far, kudos to you! If they haven’t, give yourself a break. There is still time to evaluate and reset your goals. Here are some tips to help you set goals that are more attainable and just as healthy.
1. Start with Tea Time.
We all love tea, right? It’s so easy to get your cuppa steeping and take it on the go, but your mind and body could benefit from sitting down for a genuine tea time. Our days are sometimes a blur, filled from morning until evening with events, work, social gatherings and even family time.
Sitting down to a cup of tea, from boiling the water to steeping the leaves, and finally enjoying a pot, allows time for your mind to stop moving. You can get to finally concentrate and reflect. Not only is this an excellent practice to continue throughout the year, it’s also a great way to take evaluate what’s working, and what isn’t. So make some Sencha Shin-Ryoku Japanese green tea or a traditional cup of Dragon Well Chinese green tea, and let’s get started.
2. Do an Evaluation.
First off, be realistic. What kind of time and resources do you have available to you? If you have trouble getting a twenty minute workout in, then you’ll want to take some interim steps before embarking on a marathon training program.
Next, keep it simple and specific. Break each goal down into smaller steps and focus on changing one thing at a time. Generalized resolutions may overwhelm you and make you more likely to give up.
A goal as broad as “stay in shape” makes it hard to know what you need to accomplish in the span of a day or week. Try setting a goal with specific and manageable targets, such as working out for twenty minutes a day or going to an exercise class twice a week.
Make sure you are setting personal goals, not ones that aim to impress or prove someone else wrong. These are the kind of goals that will make you feel better about yourself in the long run. If you’re focused on others’ needs, you’ll burn out quickly.
Finally, take note of what works and what doesn’t. Instead of giving up completely, your resolutions can be tweaked to fit you and your life better.
We are cheering for you all the way. Good luck!