There is nothing like this time of the year which makes us want to search for ways to increase our health and wellness by choosing to eat better, move more and to generally give our lifestyle a little overhaul.
In a couple of weeks the clocks will ‘spring’ forward and the longer warmer days will become an actual thing!
So how can we motivate and inspire ourselves to make this year a great year.
How about setting yourself a goal/challenge?
My son and I recently embarked on a running challenge called 4x4x48 in which we ran 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours. It was very hard, (gruelling in fact!) as it was over two nights so we had very little sleep, but we did it and raised over £3000 for a local charity @Cancercare. Signing up for this challenge and seeing it through wasn’t easy, but as with anything important, once you make the commitment you have to embrace it. And we did!
There are lots and lots of challenges out there even if it’s just to walk a mile a day every single day for a month, this can lead to better habits and routines.
The saying bit is easy, it’s the doing bit which is hard, but if you ‘put it out there’ and tell the universe it’s going to happen, then you make it happen.
Finding the time to train for a challenge, whatever you choose, can be tiring, but the fatigue of hard work is better than the pleasure of laziness, and the pain of daily discipline is better than the pain of a life of regret.
Remember it’s never too late, a determined mind and a positive attitude will increase your ability to achieve and succeed any goal you want in life, so if you’re reading this blog and feel you’re ready to face a new challenge it doesn’t matter who you are, what you do, you absolutely do have the power to change and feel great.
Finally, challenges aside, it always comes back to doing the basics well, and as my crew know (because I drill this in daily!!), it starts with good sleep, followed by decent movement, plenty of water, a sensible wholesome diet and cutting a little sweat each day.
If you want any extra help this spring with your health and fitness goals, please contact me via my email janet@janetsilverwood.co.uk or 07738814462
Love Janet x
