Turn the page

I know it’s totally a cliché, but a New Year really does make you want to turn the page and start writing new chapters in your life.

Let’s start making plans!

First off what do you want to have achieved by this time next year? Is it working towards a big goal that will need breaking down into smaller steps? Or is it a series of little goals? Be as clear as you can at what it is you want to achieve-otherwise how will you measure your success?

A really important step for any goal is knowing your why. Why do you want…….do you want to lose weight to be a lighter load for your horse? Do you want to go up a level in Eventing because you know your horse is capable and it will feel amazing when you achieve it?

Be clear about your action points -what steps will you need to take to achieve it

Who’s your team-who is going to help and support you

What are your Plan B’s? This sounds like an almost negative one, but I think it’s important to ant have alternative plans for when Plan A starts to go awry.

What will you eat to keep you on your healthy diet when you get in late, haven’t done the food shop etc…. For me it’s either stopping into a co-op and buying some soup, or if I’m straight home then porridge, peanut butter on toast or scrambled eggs are usually available.

If you haven’t got time to ride your horse, or the facilities aren’t available, what will you do with your horse and/or time instead? Groundwork, Stretches and Physio Exercises in the stable, a workout for you instead?

Struggling to fit the hour off horse workout in you promised you’d do? Have you got a back up 30-minute, 20-minute or 10-minute workout you can do instead?

Who is your support team? Do you have a great Coach who can help you take the steps you need but also encourage and support you when things are tough? Have you got the people you live with on board with your diet plans? A trainer or exercise buddy to keep you accountable to those workouts?

Want some help? I’m that trainer that can help you action those diet and exercise goals in person or online…….

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