Change Your Mindset

Follow these seven proven strategies to adopt healthy habits…for good!

BE KIND TO YOURSELF

Changing longtime habits is hard – so don’t beat yourself up over that empty packet of Tim Tams or exercise plan you haven’t quite managed to stick to. Remember every moment is a fresh start and it’s OK to cut yourself some slack every now and then. Self-compassion also means doing things you enjoy, so if you hate running switch to something you like – such as swimming – instead.

DITCH UNHELPFUL THOUGHTS

You may have heard of limiting beliefs – those annoying things we tell ourselves like, ‘This is too hard’ or ‘I can’t lose weight’. These thoughts can burrow their way deep into your psyche and prevent you from reaching your goals. Stop sabotaging yourself – learn to identify these thoughts when they occur and replace them with positive truths like ‘I am strong, capable and worthy’.