Celebrate WINs

     As a Virtual Health Coach & Personal Trainer, I pride myself on coaching driven people to self-empowerment while helping them navigate life towards their health and wellness goals.
     One of the 1ST Things I encourage is the completion of my S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals Worksheet.  Feel free to help yourself to a copy.  Whatever that T, or Timebound, goal is, it is not only my passion to help you get there but to also help you celebrate your WINs along the way.
     First things first, if you're wondering a WIN is, by definition, “..to be successful or victorious..”
     There will be many WINs along your journey.  They need to be acknowledged.  
    If you’re questioning if you are experiencing any WINs, or how to set yourself up for successful WINs try one of these methods:

1. The One More Or One Less Equation.  I’m not trying to bring back any Mathematic PTSD here.. This Equation is as simple as this;  if you currently walk your dog once a week, let’s aim for twice.  WIN.  The other side of this is; that if you currently consume 5 non-water beverages a week, let’s aim for four.  WIN.  That’s it.  No adding letters or subtracting numbers to come up with abstract art.  Just one modification in either direction and the simple acknowledgment.
2. With the use of technology and the ability to track every step, literally, there are a handful of ways to challenge yourself to increase movement.  Figure out your average number of steps per day and try to complete a little bit more the next day.  Or, log your workouts and monitor your increase in resistance or range of motion.  WIN.

     Then the important part: ACKNOWLEDGE THE WINs!

1. Start keeping a calendar and mark off each day you have a WIN that moves you one step closer to your goal.  This can be anything from the above-mentioned; one additional dog walk to an increased range of motion. A simple X or fun stickers.
2.  Journal.  OK OK call it whatever you want.  The word journal makes so many people cringe.  You could use the same calendar template or you could (journal) and each day you have a WIN that moves you one step closer to your goal you write it down and how it made you feel.  
        “I just woke up and I feel amazing!”
        “I just tried on all my old jeans and they ALL Fit!”

     You choose your wins just like you choose your path on the way to your goal.  
     If that sounds easier said than done drop me a message.  I’m happy to offer you a FREE Mini coaching session in celebration of my Busniversary and because I passionately believe that everyone needs to grant themselves permission to celebrate their WINs.