I often see people post about waiting until January to start chasing their fitness and wellness goals. This perplexes me on so many levels! Why wait to start improving your mental and physical health? Here are my top 6 reasons to start taking steps today.
6 Reasons to start your wellness and fitness goals now
Momentum over perfection
Building habits now lets you start small and gain momentum, so you’re not overwhelmed by “all or nothing” January vibes.
Holiday Survival Mode
Starting now means you can enjoy the holiday season with balance, not guilt, and avoid the “I will fix it later” trap.
Beat the January Gym Rush
By the time the new-year new-goals crowd rolls in, you’ll already have a solid wellness routine in place. Pro move!
Mental Health Boost
Healthy habits don’t just affect your body. They give your mood a boost which is extra helpful during the darker winter months.
Your future self will thank you
Come January you will be ahead of the game!
Why wait for happiness?
Feeling better physically, mentally, and emotionally can start now! Why would you wait?
Starting today makes your New Year’s goals feel like next level instead of having to start from scratch. Have I convinced you yet? Carpe Diem friends!
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This post deserves to be read by so many people! You make an excellent point—why wait until January to start building good habits? Overindulging in food, drink, and endless couch time won’t bring us happiness, but nurturing our body and mind certainly will.
Thanks Cat! Makes a lot of sense to me
I think this is true, but I can also see how it could be really hard to start healthy habits right now. It is such a busy time of year and honestly if I already didn’t have a routine in place the workouts wouldn’t be happening!
I thrive on a routine as well. My overall points are that taking the time to give yourself the gift of exercise and wellness can only help with the stress of the holidays
The best time to start is always right now, but I get how some people need that mental touchstone to get them revved up and going.
Whenever you start chasing those goals,it’s always a good time!
never a bad time to start or reassess
While the new year is always a time when people decide to begin their fitness journey, I do try to encourage them to start early. Why wait?
I agree! Never a bad time to start