URBANFIT STUDIO: December 2012

Dear 2012,

Thank you for a wonderful year ! From Muay thai boxing in Thailand to The Color Run @ Fleminton Racecourse, slushing through mud and being zapped at The Stampede and the numerous fun runs in between.

A year of good health, laughter, new opportunities, new experiences, meeting new friends and clients, happy family time and the growth of my new business - Urbanfit Studio.

It has been a year of many firsts for many people, ranging from clients running their first ever 5km run, to doing full push ups and for many just sticking to a fitness routine and enjoying it. Well Done !

I am thankful for the many wonderful things that have transpired over the year and look forward in anticipation to the year that lies ahead.

As 2013 fast approaches its time to sit down, reflect over the year that was, and consider what new and exciting goals I would like to achieve in the new year. I encourage you to do the same, once they are written down you can brainstorm ways to help you achieve these goals, I promise that you will feel so inspired, proud and satisfied once you start ticking off your reached goals one by one ! Setting goals is the best way to track your progress and ensure you are moving in the right direction.

I have listed below some tips to help you with getting all down on paper, and some questions to ask yourself...

*Set each goal with a MUST not a should
*Be specific, realistic and clear
*Set realistic timeframes for achieving your outcomes, i.e. 4-6 week goals, 3 months, 6 months etc
*Dont make excuses
*Why are you setting out these goals?
*Focus on adapting a fit and healthy lifestyle - give yourself a compelling reason as to why you want it, where you are and where you want to be?
*Consider your strengths, weaknesses, what you enjoy doing, what you don't
*Consider what resources you need to reach your goals?
*Commit all your goals to paper, even better tell people about them , it makes you more accountable
*Set small attainable goals that will lead you to bigger goals
*What are the necessary actions you need to perform consistently to reach these goals?
*Do you need more discipline or a better attitude?
*Who can you model yourself after that has already achieved what you want to?
* What prevents you from having the things you want right now?
*What can you do today to get started?

Once you're done writing your goals down, put them up somewhere that you can see them all the time, they need to be in your face motivation to get you going, keep you committed and on track. I wish you all the best on your journey into the new year with your goals and would love to share in your progress and accomplishments..

Happy New Year !!