Converting goals to habits in 2021

When we set health, fitness and nutrition goals it is important, converting those goals to habits are key to success in 2021. Why? Reaching our goals is not done in one, big, dramatic step – it is done by doing the little things every day, consistently, that will help us reach our goals.

But where should we start?

Step 1

First, determine what you want to achieve, and WHY. Knowing your WHY will be your guiding light throughout the whole process of pursuing your goals.

Step 2

Then, ask yourself – who do I need to be in order to reach these goals? James Clear, author of the book Atomic habits, often write about identity-based habits. According to him, changing beliefs involves deciding who you want to be, and then proving it to yourself with small wins. A lot of people start out focusing on their outcome. However, a better way to create habits that last is to start with who we wish to become in order to reach the said outcome. That is how we build identity-based habits. For example, if a person identifies with the identity of “not being an active person”, having a fit, healthy lifestyle is not going to align with that identity. Conversely, if a person views herself as being an active person, she is more likely to do the things that an active person does, like go to training.

Step 3

Persevere and stay consistent. Consistent action done imperfectly beats perfect action done sporadically each time.

Step 4

Adapt and adjust when necessary. Review your habits and their impact on your life regularly. If you feel that a specific habit is not pulling you forward in the way that you thought it would, be willing to adapt it. Flexibility is key, and sometimes our game plan will change as we grow, gain perspective and gain more information.

The steps we need to take to reach our goals are often smaller than we think, but it requires us to see ourselves and the world in a way that propels us forward, instead of holding us back.

Are you ready to ELEVATE in 2021?

On our Health Elevation Social media, we are running a challenge called “90 days of ELEVATION” – where, for the first 90 days of 2021 we are focusing on one habit a week for 12 weeks in order to ELEVATE health and performance.

These 12 habits are:

1. Eat more plants
2. Hydrate to ELEVATE
3. Ensure adequate energy
4. Elevate with protein
5. Fuel your body with good carbohydrates
6. Choose healthy fats
7. Periodise your plate
8. Practice proper nutrient timing
9. Cook more often
10. Listen to your body
11. Eat mindfully
12. Sleep well

The basis of these habits are the beliefs that you ARE an athlete, and your body is like an expensive racecar – it needs the best quality fuel possible.

Want to join the 90 day challenge? You can hop onto Health Elevation Nutrition’s social media here:

Instagram: @healthelevation_nutrition

Facebook: Health Elevation Nutrition

You can also gain access to the FREE Facebook community for the 90 day challenge by clicking on this link.