HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — July is already here. It means we're already halfway through 2024. And if we're honest, sometimes sticking to those New Year Resolutions we set at the beginning of the year can be tough.
This Wellness Wednesday, Huntsville Psychotherapy and Counseling Services Owner Monretta Vega has some tips to help us finish strong with those commitments throughout the rest of the year. "Have a moment where you're able to say, okay, what are my goals for the remainder of the year." Also, for those who have not set a goal for 2024, it's not too late. "It's perfectly okay to say, you know what, now I know what I want the remainder of 2024 to look like for me and we can set goals now."
Vega explained that it's important to implement s.m.a.r.t. goals in all aspects. Also change your deadlines, if necessary. "So you want to be specific, measurable, obtainable, realistic and timely. Put a deadline on it, but be flexible with your deadline and your desires. It's perfectly okay for you to say, I don't know if I'm going to accomplish this, but I'm going to keep working on it. This may not just be a six month goal. This may be a year ago, and that's okay."
Vega continued that being willing to step outside of your comfort zone to achieve your goals is also another important factor to keep in mind. "A lot of times we want to stay in the box because it feels comfortable, but sometimes we have to expose ourselves to other things to become the best version of ourselves."
Most importantly, remember to take a moment to celebrate your goals and accomplishments. "Take a moment, reflect, see if there's any lessons learned, any things you would change or implement before we constantly move on to the next thing."