We’re ten weeks away from Halloween. Mentally and physically, how do you want to feel when you get there? Once you answer this, you can set up an actionable plan to make that happen. If it’s too much to try to figure out improvements in both areas, pick one to focus on, and set your intention. Be realistic – think about what you have coming up as summer wraps up and fall begins.
When Halloween comes, I want to feel mentally ___________________________________________.
When Halloween comes, I want to feel physically __________________________________________.
Once you have a goal (or goals) in mind, think of a step you can take each week to make it happen. For example, if your goal is feel mentally zen, maybe a weekly yoga or art class will help. If your goal is to feel physically good while running a 5K, take a look at online programs you might be able to follow, like the Couch to 5K (C25K) program. The goal should be personally important to you, something you believe will enrich your life, and something you will look forward to pursuing.
Years ago, I had a goal to lose weight and since I’m a visual person, I made myself this template to track my weight loss up until Halloween. It was helpful for me to see my progress. You can use the template any way you want, for example give yourself a star or color in a pumpkin for each week you take a step toward your goal. Screenshot it or print it out, write your goal on it, and use the next ten weeks to move toward it!
Healthy Living with Liz 