As we approach the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024, many of us will look at the new year as a blank slate, making it an ideal time to set goals for ourselves, including wellness and fitness goals. Setting appropriate goals and staying committed to achieving them requires a thoughtful approach. Here are 7 concepts to help you set and achieve your wellness and fitness goals in 2024.
1. Establish a Vision: The Foundation of Change
Any change begins with a specific vision. When it comes to fitness, do you want to feel better, move better, look better or some combination of the 3? From there, get more specific. Do you want to lose fat, gain muscle, increase flexibility, get faster? This vision will act as your guiding star, shaping your goals and providing a sense of purpose.
2. Define your “Why”
This may be the most important step. Why is this your vision and how important is it that you achieve it? Considering how difficult it may be to achieve your goal, it must be important for you if you’re going to stick with it. The desire to change can usually be articulated as 1) A current problem you’re trying to solve, 2) An anticipated problem you’re trying to avoid, 3) A current opportunity you’d like to take advantage of, or 4) an anticipated opportunity you’d like to take advantage of. See the following chart for some examples.
