Creating healthier habits can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Have you ever gotten stuck in a loop, knowing you can make healthier choices but not being able to be consistent about it?

You feel ashamed, you get back on the wagon and then you fall off again in a few weeks. Rather than feeling good about yourself, maybe you feel discouraged and as though maybe these habits just aren’t for you.

Fear not. With the right mindset and the right approach, you can be successful in creating a healthier lifestyle. Here are some tips to help you create more realistic expectations:

1. Make Small Changes

Start by making small changes to your lifestyle. For example, if you want to start exercising regularly, start by doing just 10 minutes of exercise each day. Over time, you can slowly increase the duration and intensity of your workouts. If you miss a few days, try and remember that your determination and grit when you’re feeling discouraged is what will dictate your long term success — not how perfectly you execute your goals.

2. Track Your Progress

It’s important to track your progress when creating healthier habits. This will help you stay motivated and remind you of your goals. You can use a journal, an app, or an accountability buddy to help you keep track of your progress.

3. Get Support

Getting support from friends and family is an important part of the process. Share your goals with them and let them know how they can help you stay motivated and on track. Also consider hire specialistics like therapists, wellness practitioners and coaches who understand what you’re going through and can help you stay on track.

4. Find Your Motivation

Find something that motivates you to keep going. It could be a goal you have, a reward you want to get, or a feeling you want to experience. Having a clear motivation is key to success. The more clear and specific your goals are, the more likely you are to achieve them.

5. Set Realistic Goals

Set realistic goals that you can actually achieve. Don’t set yourself up for failure by setting goals that are too ambitious. Make sure that the goals you set are achievable and within your reach. Just because a friend, family member or someone on social media can do it, doesn’t mean it’s the appropriate goal for you.

6. Stay Positive

Stay positive throughout the process. Habits can take time to form, so don’t get discouraged if it takes longer than you anticipated. Keep going and stay positive. Remember : grit and determination are what dictate success. Not perfection.

7. Celebrate Your Success

Celebrate your successes when you reach milestones. This will help you stay motivated and remind you of how far you’ve come. You can repeat affirmations, take yourself out for a date, journal, write a blog post, share a social media post, share with a supportive friend — whatever will have the most impact for you personally.

Creating healthier habits can be difficult because they require consistently getting up and doing a new thing, even when you don’t feel like it. But it is possible! With the right mindset, support and approach, you can be successful in creating a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle.

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