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Goal Setting
How to use habit stacking to stay on track
Forming and sticking to new habits can be challenging. Luckily there’s a science-backed approach called “habit stacking” that can make this easier for you.
5 simple acts to get back on your fitness track
Are you struggling to stick to your physical activity goals? Has the uncertainty around accessing gyms, recreation centres and other active venues across much of the country posed some challenges to achieving them? If this sounds like you, check out these five tips to...
Skip the gym with these 3 active resolutions
The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to set goals and start forming healthier habits. When it comes to self-improvement, becoming or staying active should definitely be on your list. Not surprisingly, regular physical activity benefits...
How to use family & friends to stay motivated
How to use family & friends to stay motivated There’s no “I” in team, but “U” can be found in any group. Whatever physical activity goal you’re striving for, you don’t have to do it alone. There are people around you who want to see you succeed. In fact, they may...
3 reasons why resolving to lose weight is a bad idea
A good resolution should flow from your deepest desires Resolving to lose weight in 2021? Here are a few reasons why you might want to reconsider your approach: Reason No. 1 The first is that it’s not directly under your control. You can (or at least attempt to)...
Goal setting 101: How to write effective SMART goals
Discover how to make goal setting SMART.
How long does it take to form a habit? Shorten the time with these 5 simple tips
Some people suggest that it can take anywhere between 21 and 30 days to form a habit, but is there any science behind these timelines?
Achieving goals: Why those around you are your secret weapon to success
Find out how you can use the people around you to help you in achieving goals.
How to start again after falling off track
We’re all familiar with falling off track. We set our goals, take some steps in the right direction, have a good couple of weeks, but then something happens. Slowly but surely, we lose motivation. We get tired and stressed and struggle to keep up. Our willpower wavers...
The two steps you must take to tackle any challenge life throws your way
We set a goal to be more active. We make a plan to make it happen. We just get started and then suddenly, almost out of nowhere, life happens. We get overwhelmed at work. We catch a cold or flu. A snowbomb goes off and we feel like curling up into a ball until the end...
21 ways to make a good goal even better
If you’ve set a goal, you’re already ahead of the game. But there are many ways to take it to the next level. Whether you’re trying to stick to a new workout routine, training for a race, or just want to move more than you currently do, these tips can help. Of course,...