Ever heard the saying those who fail to plan, plan to fail? This year instead of making a resolution to be healthier, set a goal and make a plan. We’ve got you covered this year with our handy printables.
Stuck on what to include in your goal setting? Check out our top four healthy habits:
Do something TODAY your future self will thank you for!
1. Eat
- Eat more real, whole foods
- Set yourself a goal to eat less than 25grams of added sugar per day
- Drink two litres of water each day to keep yourself hydrated.
2. Move
We recommend you move your body at least 30 minutes each day. Here are some examples:
- Walking your dog
- Playing sport in the backyard with your kids
- Dancing
- Cleaning the house
- Go for a swim at your local pool.
Incidental exercise is also a quick way to add extra movement to your day. This can easily be achieved if you:
- Park further away from the entrance to your workplace or the shops
- Take the stairs as much as possible
- Socialise with friends and family by going for walks
- Walk to get your morning coffee
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that make it easier to move
- Set an alarm to remind you to move or go for a walk.
3. Think
Positive self-talk is important. You can achieve this by:
- Writing yourself a self-care plan
- Complete a body scan mediation (this is achieved by asking yourself how you are going, and how and where do you feel tension in your body).
- Take deep breaths in and out throughout each day, acknowledge your concerns and think about what’s in your control.
- Start a gratitude journal. Each morning before you start your day, and each night before you go to sleep, write down what you are grateful for, and say thank you. Smile and breathe to melt any stress away. You can do this in a notebook, or an app.
- Enjoy your surroundings, spend time outside and reduce the time on your mobile phone.
4. Track
Write it all down and track your progress. Our handy printables include:
Monthly movement tracker [PDF 415.49 KB]
Monthly goal tracker [PDF 427.59 KB]