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Written by Carolyn Wellington<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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January is finally here; we have completed the first week of the year. New year, new goals, new you. Over the coming months, I will be writing about a range of health and wellness topics, to help and encourage you on your 2021 health and wellness journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let us begin with some of the simple changes you should look at in preparation for a better year and a bigger better you.\u00a0 Planning is crucial when you want to achieve anything in life, whether it be fitness, career, relationships, health wellness, everything starts with you and your mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do you want to achieve?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, decide what you want to achieve or what you would like to improve on then write it down on paper. When you write down goals, dreams and passions, you are more likely to achieve them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being enthusiastic and excited about starting something new is good, but the biggest battle is to continue to feel passionate and motivated. Seeing results takes time, so working slow and steady is the most important thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to begin where you currently are. Never compare yourself to others, do not compare your level of fitness or try to keep up with others that may have been working on their journey for some time. It is necessary to work at your own pace and own level. Also, begin with whatever you have, do not go out and buy the best equipment, or the latest designer clothes, wait until you feel that you are achieving some results, even small ones, then reward yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let me give you an example. Say that you have always wanted to join a dance class or fitness class. At first, you may not be as flexible as some of the others, you may find it difficult to remember a routine, whilst everyone else is just going through it as if they have done it all their lives. You may decide you want to do this five days a week; unfortunately, you have a busy and tight schedule, that you can only manage two days a week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focus and start at your own pace, at your level, ensuring it fits in with your lifestyle. Prioritize yourself and your life. Never compete with others. Remember, this is your journey, no one else\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare your journey<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you start your health and wellness journey, you will quickly realise that some things need to change, and some things need to go. This may mean several things, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n