Well the last day before the official month of madness begins.....
This time of year traditionally is for winding down to some time off work, relaxing, holidays, so why does it feel like it is Winding UP?
Everything seems to go into overdrive - social activities, spending money, family encounters, birthdays, anniversaries, decorations, clutter, mail, sticky tape, traffic, humidity, time at shops, kids needs, full car parks, stress levels, the list goes on and you still haven't finished work yet.
If you're like me, I love love love Christmas but at times wish I was an ostrige and could stick my head in the sand and sheepishly return when the hustle was all over.
It's easy to start feeling out of control, stressed even panicked about all the 'things' you 'have' to do.
Well it's time to get in control of Christmas Chaos, for one thing is for sure it will be here again next year.
So how do we regain and maintain control and calm this holiday season, here are some tips:
- Remind yourself of things you love about Christmas (carols, parties, kids enjoyment, happiness);
- Write a list of all the things you HAVE to do;
- Next to your list write a W for Want and N for Need against each thing;
- Now write next to each thing the date you want it completed by and who's going to do it;
- Prioritise the list into the things you like to do or are easiest and work through it; and
- Keep the things that you love about Christmas and holidays in the forefront of your mind and around you.
Christmas is time of increased responsibility, tasks, grief, stress from family etc but it is also a time of increased social gatherings giving opportunities to share time with those you care about, gifts both giving and receiving, organising and enjoying children's wonder and excitement, times to relax and take a break from work, take part in activities that bring you joy, connect and/or reflect with the religious meaning of Christmas.
I wish you all a time of reality with lots of joy and a little stress, but the awareness to know that you are in control of everything you partake in and therefore make the most it.
Wyomie
As a Life Coach and Fitness Trainer, I know how important the link between body and mind is to achieve your goals.
So what is it that you want for your body?
Fitness, tone, health, strength, shape, muscles, fat loss?
As we now well know, given the amount of dietary products and programs available and now the influx and variety of gyms, programs and personal trainers, our physical body goals are often not easily achieved and maintained.
Why is this? Well there are hundreds of reasons why, from environmental, generational, societal, emotional, motivational, I could go on and on. The only reasons that really matter are those that are relevant to you.
Understanding yourself and what makes you tick is one of the best ways to crack the code to achieving and maintaining your physical goals. Everyone is different, so what motivates, interests and holds value to you will be different to someone else. Aren't we lucky that there is so much choice!
Did you know that you are 10xs more likely to achieve a goal if you write it down?
This is where making the link between body and mind and in most cases heart can really help you get what you want.
So remove the guilt, shame and disappointment at how many times you have tried to get fit, or increase your fitness, bulk up, slim down, improve posture, increase agility, become strong, get faster...more often it is not your body that lets you down, it's your mind, the good news is you can do something about it.
Identifying goals as well as barriers and strategies to break through these walls are paramount to your success.
Seeing a Life Coach at any step in your process will assist your mind to get your body where you want it to be and to stay there!
Wyomie Robertson
www.transformlifecoaching.com.au
wyomie@transformlifecoaching.com.au
