Seven ways to customize your personal plan

To customize your personal plan you need to set your first goal. You can reach success by breaking things down into small steps that don’t feel quite so overwhelming as one major leap.

Identify A Goal

Choose a goal that feels right for you as a person. It may not feel like the first goal you should go for. However, if you make choices that feel attainable and compelling for you as a unique individual right now, there is much more chance that you will succeed with your bigger plan as well.

Ask Yourself A Major Question

Do I have a massive wish that goes hand in hand with the goal that I have set for myself? It may be running a marathon for the very first time, or getting back into that favorite outfit you used to love wearing, then again, your dream may be improving a certain aspect of your health or the likes. If you don’t feel this step is right for you, don’t worry, you can just leave it out as there are plenty of other approaches to reaching your goal.

Choose The Right Choice For Change

Opt for the one that feels like a definite at the time. Are you all about eating healthier? Or perhaps you want to be more consistent with exercise? Focus on just one change at a time, once you have incorporated one into your life you can add another one into the mix.

Be Dedicated

Make a promise to yourself, whether in writing or verbal and identify a few supporters that you don’t want to disappoint; they may include your child, your partner your friend, or it could be someone else. This will keep you going through the difficult times, and you certainly will have them. Be detailed about the change you are going to make and why you want to make it. If this is a stepping stone to get you to a bigger goal, make sure that you outline this clearly in the promise that you make. For example, you may say that you are dedicated to improving your health by engaging in a certain type of exercise three times per week. This is my stepping stone to a bigger goal; engaging in exercise every day. I have a strong desire to do this and I know it will improve my sleep, my general mood, and my relationship with others, as well as reducing the level of stress in my life.

Identify Obvious Obstacles To Your Success

You may like the idea of taking a mindful walk every day but don’t know where you could find the time. Or you may want to have a healthier diet but know that your shopping trolley always seems to get filled with junk each and every week.

Brainstorm How You Will Get Around The identified Obstacles

Find ways you will get around the obstacles you have just identified. For example, if you meet your goal each day for a week you will treat yourself in a specific way, like indulging in a warm bath or watching a new movie on Netflix. However, try not to make those rewards food-related as this can end up causing more issues down the line.