Are you also someone who always says YES to New Year's resolutions like exercising more, taking up sports, eating healthier, going to bed on time, drinking less alcohol...? But does NO when it comes down to it? Procrastination often has to do with a lack of assertiveness.
If you know what you want
We still allow ourselves to be influenced too often by the pressures of everyday life. Am I good enough, and am I performing sufficiently? Does everyone like me, and will I not feel left out? As a result, you are inclined to exhibit socially desirable behavior. In this blog, we will provide tips on how to stand up for yourself better, so that you know what is truly good for you. With these tips, your choices will be made more from within yourself, and sticking to them will become easier.
Tip 1: Don't talk yourself into it
Thinking that you are not good enough is often related to a negative self-image. Because of this, you think that others also look at you negatively, and then you start acting accordingly. Sometimes you compare yourself to someone else and think that the other person is better.
Stop doing that. You are good enough. You don't have to make choices to please someone else. To clarify what is good for you, it is better to create a wish list of what you would like to achieve in the long term. Where do your wishes and values lie? That is always a great starting point for initiating change. .
Tip 2: Set realistic goals
Often, the bar is set far too high when we want to change our lifestyle towards healthier behavior. As a result, it is much harder to stick with it. Being realistic means taking the time to achieve a specific goal and taking small steps to do so. If you want to lose 10 kg, start by aiming to lose the first 3 kg within 2 months. If you want to exercise 3 times a week, start by planning for twice a week.
Tip 3: Find a buddy to start with
A very good way to get something done is to do it together with someone who has the same wishes.
Tip 4: Treat yourself to a personal coach
A personal coach can work with you to set short- and long-term goals and create an action plan that suits you. This way, you finally get around to achieving what you really want. You don't have to do it alone. Saying yes and doing no becomes saying yes and doing yes!
Would you like to treat yourself to a personal coach? The coaches at First Class Fitness can help and advise you. Make an appointment for an intake today.
About Kitty Atsma
Kitty is a passionate nutrition specialist and vitality coach with a broad scientific basis in nutrition and exercise. As a member of the national examination committee of the TCI (Nutrition Specialist & GWC), she monitors the quality of the field at the highest level. As a professional blogger, Kitty combines her in-depth expertise with the possibilities of AI to make complex health topics accessible. She curates and controls the technology to get to the heart of the matter, where her own vision and years of practical experience always determine the course.
Nutrition Specialist Teacher | BGN Weight Consultant | Member TCI Examination Board | Vitality coach
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