The motivation to get healthy and improve your life can strike at any time and often
fills us with energy thinking about what our new life will look like. And then comes…
the logistics. I’ve got to fix my sleep, diet, fitness, relationships and finances. Not to
mention cleaning the house, servicing the car, getting my niggly shoulder checked
out all whilst working 9-5. All these things that may have gone by the wayside as life
goes by. Changing the way you live is daunting and can often offset those bursts of
motivation that come and go. The key to long lasting change and improvements, is
small manageable changes built up over time and most importantly, consistency in
these changes.
With that said, here are some lifestyle hacks to help kickstart your health journey and to start building healthy habits and consistency.
1. Embrace Discipline Over Motivation: Setting Up LifeStyle Hacks for Success
We can all relate to that feeling as you wake up or finish work. I should go to the gym right now, but I don’t feel great, I haven’t got my gear ready, if I go, I might feel even worse. And before you know it, no exercise has been done for weeks on end. The key is to prepare for success and then just show up.
Motivation can be fleeting, but discipline lasts. Prepare for your new healthy lifestyle by organizing the essentials in advance. Pack your gym bag the night before, meal prep on weekends, and always keep a water bottle handy. These small preparations remove barriers, making it easier to take the next step—showing up. Whether it’s the gym or a new class, just getting there is half the battle. More often than not, once you start, you'll do more than you thought possible. This can apply to a number of scenarios too, not just exercise, so try to keep that in mind at work, at home and in your social life.
2. Sync Habits for Seamless Integration of your Lifestyle Hacks
Day to day we all do ‘things’ and some of these ‘things’ are habitual. We do them at
the same time in the same way each day with everyone structuring their day differently. One of the easiest ways to start a new habit is to identify those moments that you don’t even have to think about and add your habit on top. Take those habits you want to start and connect them to something that you already do every day.
Hook new habits onto existing ones to reduce the effort of remembering them. For instance, combine teeth brushing with your morning shower, or use phone calls as a reminder to stretch. This method, known as habit stacking, simplifies creating healthy routines without overwhelming your daily schedule.
These habits will stack up and grow over time, meaning you can create extensive and healthy routines that help keep you on track towards your goals without even having to think about it too much.
Lifestyle Hack: Leverage Social Accountability
While self-discipline is crucial, external accountability can work wonders, especially if self-motivation wanes.
Some people are great at keeping themselves accountable but others aren’t… and that’s ok. If you are aware of this, then we can take steps to fix it!
An easy way to help keep yourself accountable is to let other people do it for you.
Share your goals with someone you trust—a coach, friend, or partner. Their support can keep you motivated, help you navigate challenges, and celebrate your successes, keeping you on track towards your health goals.
Building a Foundation for Lasting Health
Long-term health isn't about drastic changes but about setting a foundation of discipline, integrating new habits with old ones, and involving your community in your journey. With these lifestyle hacks, Move Right EP encourages you to start small but think big, ensuring each step towards health is a step towards a happier, more fulfilled you.
The key take aways are:
- Prepare for success – Make healthy decisions the easy decisions by
preparing in advance so there is as little friction between you and what you
want to do
- Just show up – Showing up is half the battle and you’ll often do more than you
expect just by showing up, and if not, you know you deserve a rest
- Connect your habits – Add new things to your already existing habits to make
it easier and to foster healthy routines
- Get accountability from others – let people close to you know what you’re
trying to achieve so they can help you stay on track
Ready to take your health to the next level? Join us at Move Right EP for personalised coaching and support tailored to your lifestyle.
Visit our website or contact us today to begin your transformation!
Sarah - 0430 586 123
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