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The New Year is coming. Are you ready for it?

Chances are…you’re not. And the truth is: you’re not alone. This is the time of year when most people set resolutions.

It could be to eat healthier…save money…or lose weight.

But here’s a fact:

Most people don’t follow through with the resolutions they set for themselves. Does this sound familiar?

If so, you may be asking:

How do you get started planning your resolutions so you can be successful?

Here are 5 of the best ways to set your resolutions so you can stick with them:

1. Make Smaller Resolutions

Doing a complete overhaul to your life may be extremely difficult, make you feel overwhelmed, and could easily lead to failure. But if you set short, smaller goals, you may be more successful in the long run. Smaller goals are more attainable, and will build momentum as you set, and reach those goals.

2. Set Specific Goals

If you want to be successful, you need to set specific goals. The more defined the goals, the easier it will be to focus on reaching it. If you say “I want to lose weight”…you may not be as likely to reach that goal. But if you change it to “I’m going to lose 1 pound this week by cutting out one dessert each day”…then you will be more focused, making it a lot easier to reach that goal.

3. Write Down Your Goals

Studies show that people who write down their goals are often more successful than those who don’t. So make sure you write your goals down, and keep them someplace where you can see them each day. This will keep those goals always on your mind, so you can maintain your focus on the big prize.

4. Check in Periodically

Just like everything else, you need to reassess your goals, to make sure they still fit what you’re looking to do. If they aren’t, then it’s time to make some changes. The longer you stick with something that is not realistic, or may not fit into your ultimate plan, the less likely you will follow through and accomplish it. Always reassess where you are, and make changes when needed.

5. Celebrate The Small Victories

By setting small goals that you’re more likely to reach, you should celebrate. This will keep you motivated to keep going. But keep the reward small, and something that will keep you moving in the right direction. This isn’t going out to eat, or indulging in a forbidden food. It simply means a new pair of jeans or a haircut…something that is a reward, but still keeps you focused on the end goal. Remember, you still have an ultimate goal you want to accomplish—and small rewards can help you get there.

As the New Year approaches, it’s important to have a plan for what you want to accomplish, and how you’re going to accomplish it. The more detailed your plan is, the better. Not only will you be more motivated and focused to hit those smaller goals, reaching them could be a small victory on the way to your ultimate goal.

If you need help setting your plan, our trained staff are here and ready to help. Simply reply to this email, and we can help you put a plan in place to get you started in the New Year.

Coach Aaron

P.S.: Whenever you're ready... here are 4 ways I can help you:

1. Let's Do a Free Goal Achievement Call. If you’re feeling stuck or frustrated and want help figuring out how to reach your health and fitness goals, simply reply to this email and let me know you want to talk. We'll schedule a convenient time and I'll help you figure out what will work for you during this crazy time. Just reply with 'Call' in the subject line and we'll set up a time to talk. No obligation Call!

2. Join our Small Group Training Program for 50% OFF Your First Month Are you starting to fall behind on your goals? If you stay on track or get on track our small group training program can help you. In our program, you will receive workouts for 2x or 3x week, meal plan blueprint, recipe guide, nutrition guide, and 1:1 coaching weekly. If you'd be interested in our small group training, simply hit reply and put 'Small Group’ in the subject line and I'll get you all the details.

3. Train With Me...For FREE. If you'd like to come in for a free training session...1 on 1 or small group...I'd love to have you in as my guest. Training somewhere new can be out of someone's comfort zone, so I want to make it as easy as possible for you to see if this is the best place for you to reach your goals. Just reply with 'Train' in the subject line and we'll figure out what type of session you'd enjoy most and when coming in would be convenient for you.

4. I have FREE Open Office Hours during the week where you can call in and speak to me about your goals. The call is just 15 minutes out of your week, but the insights you’ll discover could impact you for a lifetime! To schedule your FREE consultation, reply and put 'Call' in the subject line.

Aaron Hines, Owner-Premier Performance Training M.S. Exercise Physiology ACSM-CPT, NASM-FNS, TRX, TPI-Level 1 & F2, CSAC, Pn1