..is what people usually say in the beginning of the year (anyways, happy new year!).
however, i'm starting this year rather calm and steadily.

as we make goals that are often reaching too far, we tend to lose gist by the time january ends,
so don't be surprised when by the time the year passes, the goals that you wrote seems out of reach.

rather than writing goals that look more like a wishlist,
write down what you can control instead- the habits that will help you fulfill that goal.
make a short term list of things to do that lead you to that end goal, 
or even things that you have to stop doing, because in order for new things to come, 
you must let go of the old.

so this year, i honestly do not have new goals to write,
because i am living the habits that is my goal- which is continually encouraging and inspiring people,
no matter how many (or little) the audience is.
i can't control how many eyes this message will reach, all i can do is send it out,
and despite the medium- wether it be through this blog or not- the goal remains the same.

that being said, i might not be as active here, 
since my last year's goal was to post on youtube every month, and i did!
i didn't think i'd have anything interesting to share, so completing that goal was a happy relief for me.
i believe as we steward what we have in our hands now, we will be trusted for more.
so start, start with here and now, and don't let your perfectionism sabotage your purpose.

p.s i've turned off public comments since i have seen a lot of spam marketing in them,
but don't worry! subscribed readers can always comment :)

happy birthday to the girl
to the girl who is adorned
in the armor of strength
and veiled in the grace
of dignity.

her laughter is a melody
that defies the weight of tomorrow
fearless and unshaken
by the whispers
of what lies ahead.

she carries the sun's tender kiss upon her skin
a gentle glow
that mirrors, the warmth of her soul.

her presence, is like the golden light of summer
where time slows
and the heart blooms
in quiet, unspoken bliss.

-Elise Everhart. 

 

1. Support System
   I started to gain weight in high school but didn't realise until a friend pointed it out, but still pushed me to eat whatever. From there, i started seeing that people and voices around you are big roles for this journey (or any other). I then started to make wiser food decisions.
   Then 3 years ago, a friend in my squad's just really a gym freak and i started to try as well.
   That's how i ended up being a gym member. So, what i can say is, surround yourself with people who have the same goals, those who actually take action, not always only speaking and planning!
   
2. Baby Steps
   Since i'm already used to and loves moving, i didn't see going to the gym as a burden. But if you are just starting, don't force yourself to go everyday. Just pick what kind of excercise you like and stick with it. As for me, if my schedule is really tight i don't force myself to go 2-3 times a week, sometimes even only once!
   
3. Fashion
   This, seriously was my core motivation that time in high school that i've mentioned. I love cute clothes! but oh, it looks flattering if you're fitter.
   
4. Get Packing
   I prepare my gym clothes the night before, and really, i just stick to what i said to myself that i would do. Not going to let myself down by breaking my own promise, that's it.
   You can also try putting on your workout clothes even when you don't feel like excercising, that way you'd feel like it's such a waste and end up working-out in the end?! Only you can answer that.