Happy 2017! Another year that flew by, right? This year was a great year but I love looking ahead and setting my target high for the next. I always like to take some time at the end of December (or the last day 😉 to dream, plan, get inspired and set goals – I really believe it’s a huge key to achieving success (professionally and personally).
MY NYE LOOK: satin slip dress (on sale for under $50!) / shoes: similar, similar, similar / clutch / earrings (on sale for under $20!)
My goal for 2017 is to find balance. Balance between work, ones I love, blogging and health and fitness because I often tend to neglect one or the other. I plan to find more work/life balance and commit to spending more time with ones I love. I am also very excited to deliver more content via Fitness & the City and continue to share a lot more inspiration to you. If I have the ability to motivate at least one of you, I will consider my job done. 🙂
I also like to set fitness goals for myself at the beginning of the year. A lot of fitness goals can be unrealistic, but setting simple yet achievable goals that can be maintained throughout the year are important.
Here is what is on my list for the year:
- Sign up for a race in an area that I’ve been dying to travel to. (And travel often! Italy is on my list for this year)
- Plan my workouts on Sunday for the week in order to avoid skipping or missing a day
- Put more thought into meal planning. Eating smaller portions will be a top priority for me in 2017
- Get someone else to workout with me. Whether it be in the gym or out on a run, I hope to spread my passion with others
- Stay motivated with inspirational reads
- Try something new. I’ve been dying to get more into TRX or boxing. Looking forward to checking that off my list in 2017
I think its important to remind ourselves why we are making resolutions in the first place. Do you want to feel less stress? Sleep better? Feel healthy and balanced? Feel strong and confident? We need to think about why we workout and remind ourselves of this reason often.
Whatever you dream of, both the easiest and hardest thing to do is start. Once you make that first step, take the next, then the next. Stay focused, be positive, take action and surround yourself with encouraging like-minded people. If fitness is a top priority for you in 2017, once you put in the hard work you will start seeing results when you stay consistent and patient. Your goals will be closer then you think.
What are some of your new year resolutions? I would love to hear from you! Tweet or snap me @jennapardini
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