Self-care and self-love seem to be at the top of everyone’s resolutions list this year (because “new year, new you,” right?). But like with most resolutions, it’s easy to fall off track as the year trucks along.<\/p>\n
The secret to staying on top of your resolutions? To make smaller, more achievable goals you can work toward all year long \u2013 and to help you get started, we’re sharing six totally doable wellness goals below.<\/p>\n
Build a relationship with your emotions<\/strong> Find the fun in fitness<\/b> Live by “and” not “or”<\/b>
\nIt’s time to let go of the pressure to look perfect and focus on the inner work it takes to heal from the inside out. “No diet or workout can heal the emotional reasons you put on weight in the first place, only inner work can do that,” says\u00a0Steph Hendel<\/a>, an emotional eating expert and weight loss coach. Creating a healthy relationship with your emotions and yourself from within makes it easier to maintain a natural fit and healthy body you love.<\/p>\n
\nThis year, find ways to get fit that are fun<\/em> to you. If you\u2019re not excited about working out, then you won\u2019t do it (at least not effectively). So whether it\u2019s taking a dance class, hiking with a friend, or running while listening to your favorite podcast, let this be the year that you finally get enjoyment from exercise. You’ll find it easier to be consistent and you’ll be amazed at what exercising from a place of joy can do for your body.<\/p>\n
\nThis means that you can have burgers and<\/em> great abs, not burgers or<\/em> great abs. “Eat the organic burger with bacon and live your best life,” Hendel says. “Vow to never force yourself to do anything you don’t want to do to lose weight or change your body. It’s an outdated belief and it’s just not necessary. There are two big things that repel weight loss: pressure and restriction. When you put too much pressure on food choices and workouts, you repel your body from changing. It’s stressful, and if it’s not something you like, you won’t make it a habit. When you remove the pressure, you’ll find yourself naturally motivated to make healthier choices.”<\/p>\n