023 - The Health Movement Podcast - New Year's Edition - Resolutions - Goal Setting

In this episode of The Health Movement Podcast, Derek and Tim dive into the art of setting and achieving New Year's resolutions, emphasizing why incremental change beats drastic overhauls. They highlight the importance of starting your journey when you need it...not necessarily waiting to January 1st, structuring goals for sustainability, and tying your identity to your aspirations.The duo also discusses how writing down goals can dramatically improve your chances of success, the value of visualizing obstacles to stay prepared, and the necessity of surrounding yourself with like-minded, motivated individuals. Recovery techniques, like sauna sessions and cold plunges, are also explored as tools to support your overall wellness and personal growth.Whether you're striving for better health, fitness, or personal growth, this episode provides practical advice and motivational insights to set you on the path to success in 2025.Key Takeaways:Begin your changes before January 1st to build momentum.Incremental changes are more sustainable than abrupt ones.Writing down goals increases the likelihood of achieving them.Visualizing obstacles helps you plan effectively.Align your goals with your identity for stronger motivation.Surround yourself with motivated people to enhance progress.Set realistic, attainable goals to avoid burnout.Regularly monitor your progress to stay accountable.Recovery techniques, such as sauna use, can support overall wellness.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction to New Year's Resolutions01:59 – The Importance of Incremental Change06:44 – Setting Goals and Achieving Them12:15 – The Journey of Personal Growth19:45 – Motivation and Accountability25:19 – Practical Steps for Goal Setting29:03 – Recovery Techniques: Saunas and Cold PlungesStart your 2025 strong with this inspiring and actionable episode!Join our newsletter here: https://the-health-movement-podcast.kit.com/421fb99eb5Tim @tharrold17 and Derek @derek.josephs can both be found on Instagram.Visit our YouTube channel to watch the video version of this podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@HealthMovementPodcast