How to Change Your Mindset & Adapt a Healthy Lifestyle

When it comes to change, many people think it starts with setting goals. Setting goals are great because goals give you something to focus on at the start of your journey. However, many people set goals that are too vague. Sometimes these vague goals aren’t going to be motivating enough to help you stay on track on the more challenging days you will have. Instead of writing out your goals, you’ll need to learn your why. Consider your why the deepest reason why you want to change. This can be the best way to keep you motivated to take action and get closer to your goal every day, even on the difficult days.

So, how do you learn your why?

Write down your first goal that comes to mind. Then continue to ask yourself, why?

See the example below:

I want to lose 15 lbs.

(Why?) Because I want to fit into my clothes comfortably.
(Why is this important?) So I can feel good about myself.
(Why?) Because I want more self-confidence.

Keep asking yourself why until you get to the root of why you really want to change.

In this example, the true why for losing 15 lbs is because you want to be more confident.

Learning your why will tell you what you truly want to achieve. So instead of putting all of your focus on losing 15 pounds, visualize the confidence you’re really striving for. When you’re having a stressful day, think of your why so you can make sure you get in your workout in, even when you feel too tired. Picture your why when you don’t want to cook, but find a way to put together a quick healthy dinner at home.

You’ll be amazed how helpful this can be to keep you on track.