Get the life you want in 2012!

– By Birgitt Haderlein Owner of To Fit You, Wellness coach/Fitness Consultant

Happy New You! I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday season with family and friends. It is that time of year when we reflect on what worked and how to improve the areas that we didn’t get to. That is what goal setting is all about. You will take side trips and maybe what you thought the focus was last year changed and you went another direction. Don’t beat yourself up. Use what you learned and ask yourself how you can apply this to an area you need improvement in.

Having said that I hope most of you were able to stick to an exercise program regardless of the busy season. I know what some of you might be thinking. I didn’t do enough or who had the time. Regardless of your experience I hope you took care of yourself the best you could.

So one of my new years resolutions is to obsess on the good. So when my mind wonders to the negative or worst case scenario I start shifting the focus to what the best outcome can be. I am a work in progress and will commit to my well-being.

You have a clean slate with a brand new year spread out in front of you, filled with endless possibilities.

How will you harness your potential to be the very best you in 2012?

I recommend using the teachings of Dr. Maxwell Maltz in his legendary book ‘The New Psycho-Cybernetics’.

Dr. Maltz created the original science of self improvement and success. So who better to turn to when you’re ready to take your life to another level. His teachings have stood the test of time.

Take the following and get all that you want out of 2012:

1. Use Your Imagination
   If you thought that imaginations were only valued in preschool, think again. One of the key points in ‘The New Psycho-Cybernetics’ is the technique of using your imagination to reprogram and manage your self image.

   You may have been exposed to self improvement strategies that tell you to ‘act as if’ or to ‘fake it till you make it.’  Those typically don’t work because your self image is still the same.

   According to Dr. Maltz, your self image is the key to changing your actions and habits. If you want to lose 50 pounds, you first have to think of yourself as someone 50 pounds lighter.

   Spend time in your imagination. See yourself 50 pounds lighter. Experience a day in your life at this slimmed down size. Imagine everything down to the smallest detail.

   According to Dr. Maltz, this imagination time will begin to change your self image to that of a person 50 pounds lighter, and your actions and habits will fall into place.

2. Reject Negative Thoughts
   Negative thoughts will undoubtedly arise as you use your imagination to see your ideal self. “I’m not really going to lose 50 pounds.” “I’ve tried losing weight before and it never works. I’m always going to be overweight.” “This imagination stuff is bogus. It won’t work for me.”

   Dr. Maltz says that the instant you receive a negative thought simply dismiss it. Don’t spend any time on it at all.

   The quicker that you dismiss negative thoughts, the less impact they will have on your self image. Also you’ll find that fewer and fewer negative thoughts arise once you get into the habit of dismissal.

3. Be Nostalgic For The Future
   It’s so easy to be nostalgic for the past, especially when you only remember the good stuff. But what good does it do for you to wish for things that are long gone?

   Dr. Maltz recommends developing nostalgia for the future.

   In your imagination you’ve already lost the 50 pounds, so start pining for the future! Your self image will lock onto that picture and your nostalgic feelings will fuel the fire.

4. I’m The Kind Of Person That…
   What kind of person are you?
   I’m the kind of person that loves sweets.
   I’m the kind of person that hates exercise.
   I’m the kind of person that can’t lose weight.

   OR

   I’m the kind of person that eats fresh and healthy food.
   I’m the kind of person that keeps fit.
   I’m the kind of person that maintains an ideal body weight.

Your self image will fulfill any label that you put on yourself. The power is all in your hands.

What kind of a person do you want to be in 2012 it is closer than you think? If you are stuck and need some accountability call me at 713.410.3376 to coach you in the direction you want to explore. You can start today by signing up for one of my  fitness classes listed below.

2012 Strengthening and Walk fitness class. (Six weeks)
February 8
April 25
July 11
September 19

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