We Asked Four Leading Health Professionals to Set the Following Goals:

Whether you’re looking to check out a career goal, lose weight, find your significant other, cut down on clutter, relieve stress, or anything else, now is the time to come up with a plan to make that wish come true. As we all know that most people give up on their New Year’s resolutions before winter turns into spring, we reached out to four leading health experts and asked them for their professional insight on how to truly achieve and achieve our goals.

Read on to check out the tips and “tricks”.

Have a bold vision.

“To set the right intentions, one needs to have a clear vision of who they want to be or the goals they want to achieve. The vision becomes the guiding North Star of the direction you want to walk in life, and as you create that vision for your life, a high emotional state, creativity, innovation and inspiration increase. “The person needs to be in the appropriate emotional state. I recommend a practice of gratitude, meditation, exercise, breathing work, and time in nature to create a beautiful situation where the two create this bold vision.” -Dr. Kien Vuu, MD, aka Doctor V., a concierge doctor and author Thrive State: Your Plan for Optimal Health, Longevity and Peak Performance

know why.

“Knowing your reason for achieving your goals gives you strength when your mind tries to prevent you from taking the actions necessary to achieve your goal. We all know that we are willing to do more for others than we do for ourselves. If your goal is to start a business, make some money, or lose some weight, who are you doing it for? To provide a better life for your children or family? To have a greater impact on the world? Know when your reason will give you the fuel and motivation you need to stick to your goals.” -Dr. Kien Vuu

Find a mentor.

“If you have a specific goal that you want to reach, it is often much easier to follow in the footsteps of those who have already reached your desired goal. You can learn from their mistakes and their path to success can give you a roadmap to follow.” -Dr. Kien Vuu

Be responsible.

“When someone you trust holds you accountable for your goals, you are more likely to succeed. You can take responsibility by telling as many people as possible about your goal via phone, social media, post or email. You can also reach out to friends or hire a coach to hold you accountable for the actions you need to take to achieve your goal. -Dr. Kien Vuu

Feed your feelings.

“Your emotional state affects your health, performance, and likelihood of achieving your goals. Emotions like worry, fear, and worry reduce creativity and productivity, while emotions like joy, happiness, and fun increase your performance at all levels. Two easy practices to keep your emotional state high are time to practice gratitude and serve others. All it takes is two minutes a day focusing on three things you’re grateful for the day before you rapidly increase performance metrics across many categories. Also, helping others is known to reduce stress and spiritually lets your mind know that you have everything you need to get everything you want.” -Dr. Kien Vuu

Develop your perseverance.

“It’s easy to say and start something, but when it’s hard it’s easy to quit. If you don’t show perseverance, your confidence level will drop and depression may ensue. To achieve your goals in the coming New Year, be sure to set small goals that are easily attainable within your main goal. Also, plan for a few setbacks as they are part of working for a better you. -Tim Flynn, owner kato karate and an expert in teaching children anti-bullying techniques and “disguised” life skills in Martial Arts guise

To trust yourself.

“Being confident starts with showing courage. In any situation, stand up straight, make eye contact, and speak in a clear voice. By doing these simple things, you will look and feel confident in any situation.” – Tim Flynn

Forget about “New Year’s resolutions”.

“Think Instead of New Year’s Intentions. Making decisions can be discouraging when expectations are not met or realized. We are only human. Intend to pursue your goals, but give yourself a mental break from judging yourself as to whether you’ve achieved your goal on this or that date. Trust yourself for all you’ve accomplished and forgive yourself if you miss the mark. After all, ‘tomorrow is another day!’” -Risa Sheppard, master Pilates instructor and founder Sheppard Method

Give priority.

“We’ve all been through a lot in the past three years. Personally, I feel like the epidemic was all a dream and now I’m waking up. The fear of having to close my Pilates Studio and losing everything I had worked for all these years was frightening to say the least. Now that I’ve started working, my priorities have changed in many ways. I don’t have as much trouble as I used to. I enjoy the moment more than the destination. I am grateful for the few things that come my way. I put a list of things I am grateful for on my bathroom mirror to read each day. This makes it easy to achieve anything I need or want to strive for.” – Risa Sheppard

Be patient.

“As a Pilates teacher trainer, I understand, understand, and even appreciate my student’s enthusiasm for learning right now and concerns about how long it might take, but Rome wasn’t built in a day and our bodies weren’t acquired as habits. from childhood.” -Risa Sheppard

Comparison

“With internet influencers, models and movie stars making fun of their bodies all over the media, it’s hard to look at a ‘perfect body’ and not want it for ourselves. It’s important to note that many times photos are photoshopped or starved themselves and hire a personal trainer five days a week. They even used makeup to hide their flaws. It’s time to accept what we are and who we are and respect our own unique design and birthright. Were you born with wide hips? Short body? Big hips? So what. Learn to accept and love yourself exactly as you are. We just aim to make those thighs or wide hips the healthiest they can. – Risa Sheppard

Breath and meditation.

“There is a lot of emphasis on the importance of correct breathing and mediation. It requires one to focus on how air flows through their body. It develops awareness, which brings out a high level of self-awareness. It calms the nervous system, keeps us focused and is the foundation of successful meditation. The more focused we are, the more mindful we are, the better our job will be, no matter which direction we go.” – Risa Sheppard

A joint cap.

“Find a friend or family member who shares similar fitness goals. You can take responsibility for each other to keep up with your workouts, make healthy food choices, and stay on track.” –Aimee Nicoterahealth and fitness coach

Set training appointments.

“Schedule your workouts as if they were important appointments at work, school, or the practice. Add them to your calendar so you know for yourself when you plan to arrive.” -Aimee Nicotera

Track your progress.

“Whether you enjoy new technology that lets you track everything from your movement, food intake, and sleep patterns, or just like keeping a good old-fashioned diary…. do it! Reviewing your achievements gives you a sense of satisfaction and gives you energy.” -Aimee Nicotera

Plan ahead.

“Whether you pack your jogging gear for the next morning or prepare your weekly meals, good planning makes life easier. While we need to be prepared to deal with the unexpected, being prepared can save time, effort and reduce stress.” -Aimee Nicotera

Reward yourself along the way.

“Accept small victories. Buy yourself a new outfit, get yourself a massage, or take an hour to do an activity you love but don’t usually have time to do. Keep your spirit energized.” -Aimee Nicotera