Changes can be good!

Change, just saying the word makes some people cringe.  However, many times change can be incredibly important and good for us!  Change can come in many different ways, eating habits, physical activities, spiritual journeys, friends and acquaintances, careers, love interests, hobbies, etc. 

Within the last five years of our lives, we have made a lot of changes, especially in the areas of physical activity and nutrition.  But beyond that, lately we have made changes in our life to surround ourselves with people that relate to and support our healthy, active lifestyle.  We have realized that surrounding yourself with people of like interests, who support who and what you are, is more than just nice, it is essential to living life to the fullest! 

What area of your life do you need to make a change in?  Do you need to add more physical activity?  Do you need to improve your eating habits?  Do you need to become more spiritual?  Or maybe you need to remove people who are toxic in your life and surround yourself with supportive, loving people. 

Whatever change you need to make, here are a few important steps you need to keep in mind when making those changes.
1. Make it non-negotiable-Make the change and don't back out of it, NO EXCUSES!
2. Make it clear and actionable-Your change should be something you can do and will stick to it.
3. Prevent quitting by coming up with solutions for excuses before you take action
4. Set a deadline/Monitor your progress/Focus on the goal-Set a goal for when you want to accomplish your goal, make sure you keep your progress in the forefront of your mind, and focus on what your want to accomplish on the horizon.

Change is good.  Change is healthy.  Change is necessary to grow and progress as humans.  Make the changes in your life that need to be made.  Begin now!