We’re in the home stretch of 2022, and before we know it, we’ll be ringing in the New Year.

If we were having this conversation one year from now, what would be a huge win that you’d feel terrific about regarding your health and fitness?

Take a moment to visualize how the accomplishment would look and feel.

You could lose 20 pounds and fit into your favorite jeans again.

You could get out of the pain to enjoy your favorite activities and stop getting injured all the time.

Whatever it might be, try to transport yourself physically and emotionally to that place and soak up how great it feels.

How would it feel to be sure that you can achieve anything you want next year? 

Now, ask yourself, “What would happen or change to make my dream a reality?”

Remember: Change only happens with action and a plan. Once you understand what needs to change, you can start taking action.

December starts in a few days, meaning 2023 is right around the corner. So it’s a great time to start planning for the last month of 2022 and the New Year.

• Visualize an outcome you’d be proud of achieving 
• Now, think about what you’ll need to do to get there
• Decide to do it. So let’s get in the mindset of programming new objectives for the coming year, learning from our mistakes, and looking forward to the new year with hope and excitement

Here are five tips to help you achieve anything you want.

Focus on the journey, not the destination

Of course, you want to arrive at the destination eventually, but if that’s all you ever focus on, you’ll take all the fun out of your life and become very stressed about what you’re trying to achieve. So while you’re studying, working hard, or trying to lose weight and get healthier, enjoy every second of the process and focus on creating many memories. Too often, we think we’ll be happy when we reach our destination. Change your mindset from WHEN to NOW.

Don’t compare yourself to other people.

Goals that force you to try and become better than everybody else are never reasonable. While you might become the best in the world, trying to achieve this without thinking about other things can also become very draining. So please don’t compare yourself to others and aim to be a little better every day. The only person you have to compete against is yourself.

Know when to be tough

Don’t hate yourself when you fall or need to step up and try again, but be tough on yourself when you need to be. If you can work harder to achieve your goals, push yourself. Failing allows you to learn from your mistakes, see what didn’t work, and make adjustments to succeed next time. It also helps to build character and resilience. Those who have experienced failure and overcome it are typically more successful than those who have not.

Make yourself accountable

Relying on others would be great, but that is not how it works. Unfortunately, many people never reach their goals because they need to hold themselves accountable. It’s easy to make excuses and rationalize why you didn’t achieve something. But to be successful, you must take responsibility for your actions and hold yourself accountable.

Accountability is key to reaching your goals. It’s what will push you to keep going when times are tough, and you feel like giving up. It will help you learn from your mistakes and become a better person.

So if you want to achieve your goals, hold yourself accountable. Commit yourself and stick to it. Set deadlines and follow through. Be honest with yourself, and don’t make excuses.

It is not easy, but it’s worth it. Because in the end, you’ll be able to look back and say that you did it. You reached your goals. And that’s a fantastic feeling.

Stay strong

You risk burning out if you work too hard without time for rest, relaxation, and fun. This happens when your body and mind become so exhausted that they can no longer function properly.

Working hard is essential, but you need to know your limits. Practice self-care by ensuring you get enough rest, eat well and take care of your mental well-being. If you feel like you’re burning out, take a break and come back refreshed and ready to work hard again.

So above all, stay strong, stay focused, and don’t give up.