From the minute you wake up in the morning until you go to bed at night, you operate out of habit.

That doesn’t mean you’re acting mindlessly, but it does mean you’ve already created many go-to routines that have become ingrained in your daily life.

And that’s EXCELLENT news... because we’re going to tap into the power of those existing routines to help you move closer towards your goals every day!

Routines happen so automatically that you might not even think about them as “routines.” For example, maybe you take a vitamin at breakfast... floss your teeth before you brush them... make your bed as soon as you get up... or grab a workout on the way home from work.

My goal with these next few emails is to help you seamlessly blend new healthy habits into your existing routines, so they become part of your daily 45%.

We’re not interested in short-term fixes... we’re all about creating lifelong change that lasts!

Step 1: What’s Your Ultimate Goal?

Ultimate goal examples:

Walk 5K without stopping in the next 90 days

Lose 30 pounds within 6 months

Reduce stress levels by 25% within 30 days (and keep it low)

Save £1,000 in the next 12 months

One of the most time-tested ways to help design great goals is to use the SMART philosophy. Your goals should be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound.

SPECIFIC: Nail down exactly what you want to achieve. “I want to be able to do 5 sun salutations or knee lifts with good alignment within 60 days” is better than “I want to be able to do Sun salutations or knee lefts.”

MEASURABLE: You should be able to know exactly WHEN you’ve met your goal. Example: “I want to be able to walk a mile without stopping” is better than “I want to get into better cardio shape.”

ATTAINABLE: Your goal should be within the realm of possibility. “I want to lose 50 pounds this month” is not realistic, but “I want to lose 10 pounds this month” might be.

RELEVANT: Your goal should have meaning for YOU and align with your abilities and interests. For instance, if you dislike running, setting a goal of running a marathon wouldn’t be motivating. But if you enjoy swimming, setting a goal to swim 3 times a week for 30 minute sessions would be a good start.

TIME-BOUND: You should set a deadline or end date for your goal. Samples: “I will do 10 strength training workouts during the next 90 days.” Or “I will run a mile non-stop within the next 30 days.” Or “I will lose 5 pounds by July 1.”

So what is your goal? Write it down and let me know. 

Sandhya.