Anticipate Roadblocks
As the new year approaches, I’m sure that you’re thinking about and planning for what you want to accomplish in 2026. We set goals for many aspects of our lives; although they could apply to any goal you set, I’ll keep my comments related to health goals.
Plenty of books, videos, and on-line groups discuss how to set goals, how to execute your plan, and how to construct your day to achieve those goals. The one they often miss, especially related to health, is what do you do when something goes wrong. You can make up the best schedule to accomplish your goals, but what do you do when something you planned gets changed and is beyond your ability to control?
Anticipate that there will be problems and have a back-up plan in place, both for a short-term, one-day thing or something that may last longer. Here are a couple of examples.
- Have a back-up breakfast, lunch, or dinner if your schedule is interrupted. It could be something simple like always having a meal bar with you, finding a healthy fast-food choice, choosing the healthiest meal at a diner, or keeping a healthy meal in the freezer.
- You forgot your workout gear on a day when you only have a specific time to work out. Don’t waste that time; there are exercises you can perform at work during a break. If you need ideas, check out the Bit Fills exercises and stretches in the Health Info section of drchet.com.
- How about slipping on the ice and dislocating your shoulder? That takes time to heal. Look for a piece of cardio equipment you can sit on, such as a recumbent bike at a fitness facility that doesn’t require a long-term commitment.
There are hundreds of things that interfere with your health goals. As you plan, think about what you will do if something comes up that interferes with your plan.
Be safe New Years Eve.
What are you prepared to do today?
