It’s 2022! 🎉And that means gyms full of people eager to get in shape this year, it means a month of resting from the busyness of the holiday season, and for some it means sending out the Christmas cards they forgot about.
Everyone has a different resolution that, during this month, they are determined to see it happen, no matter how many times you’ve failed. But do you want to know the secret to meeting your goals and having kept your resolution through the year? Accountability.
Do you have a goal to get in shape? Great… Get a personal trainer, or go to the classes at the gym and get to know everyone in your class, even the instructor. Even better, go to a gym that only offers classes and then you have to get to know everyone. You start looking for each other, and missing each other when you don’t show up. You start caring about each other’s lives, and wanting to make sure everyone is doing well.
My favorite place is Garage Barre on the Square in Murfreesboro. The instructors always make a point to get to know me, and they ask me about my daughter, and my photography often. The people in the classes I attend make a point to say they miss me when I miss class. And, probably one of my favorite things about this place, they support each other. I love when they host angel rides, spin classes, for an instructor who is going through a really hard time, they celebrate class milestones for clients, they celebrate birthdays, and anniversaries. Kirby and Lacey, the owners, have cultivated a great culture of women who support each other through each workout, and through seasons of life.
How about learning how to save money? My advice... figure out what is important to you and cut out everything else. Or you can hire a financial coach, someone you can meet with once a month to talk about your budget, or teach you how to create a budget. Ramsey Solutions has many financial coaches ready to help you stay accountable on this. You will have to spend money to meet with them, but if you don’t spend the money to learn how to save it, how will you move forward with this goal? Also, if you don’t spend money on something, you don’t value it, and you won’t follow through with their advice.
What if you just need a change? Delaney at French Twist can color and cut your hair, giving you a new style with the precision of an artist. Delaney is my girl and she always gives me the best hairstyle and tips on how to keep it up.
You say you want to cut out caffeine? Sorry, I can’t help you there. My favorite coffee shop is Red Bicycle on the Square in Murfreesboro. You can find me there meeting with friends or editing photos. Ask the barista to make his or her favorite coffee for you, and then sit and sip it slowly enjoying every drop. Red Bicycle is my office away from my office, and I love it.
