Budget-Friendly Ways to Stay True to Your 2020 Wellness Goals
As the new year begins, it’s easy to make promises about what the new year will hold. As we all know, of course, sticking to those resolutions can be harder — and more expensive — than we may think at first. Sometimes, it’s hard not to be discouraged before we even start our wellness journeys, especially if you have struggled with keeping resolutions in the past.
This year, keep your resolutions by finding smart and affordable ways to get where you want to be. By making clear goals and using the right tools, your resolutions to yourself will be easier to keep, and you may even get some cash back in the process. Even better, once you’ve got some successes under your belt, it’s easier to set new goals and reach higher than before.
Plan Ahead
Creating attainable goals is the first step toward reaching them. When we make goals that are too far ahead of where we are, we are setting ourselves up for failure. In fact, up to 80 percent of resolutions are abandoned every year. For example, instead of running a marathon by March, focus on getting through your first 5K race. When you’ve hit that goal, you’ll have something to celebrate and something even bigger to look forward to next. By keeping your goals bite-sized and building as you go, you set yourself up to not just start strong, but finish a winner.
Figure Out Where to Start
Your neighborhood has one of the best free resources you could want for pursuing your 2020 dreams: your public library! Whether you are looking for a new cookbook for a specific diet, exercise or yoga videos, or community wellness classes, they are all available to you at zero cost. You can also save on fitness apparel, women’s and men’s footwear, equipment, and videos by taking advantage of discounts, coupons, and cashback online promos.
Find the Right Tools for the Job
Whether you are focusing on exercise, mental health, or anything in between, there are tons of resources at your disposal — and they don’t have to cost a lot of money. Some sites have deals and discounts on health supplies like supplements, water bottles, sports equipment, and more. When you know what you want and need for your goals, keep your eyes open for sales, discounts, and special deals that are at your disposal.
Dig in for Better Deals
There are tons of websites dedicated to finding you even better deals. Pages like Groupon are great for gym memberships, yoga classes, and massages, while others are great for getting steep discounts and even earning cash back. Additionally, many gyms also offer introductory classes for free or discounts when you purchase a monthly pass. Take what you learn there into your home. For example, take an HIIT class at the gym and create your own workout at home.
We Have the Technology
We use our phones and tablets every day for social media, shopping, banking — and they can help us with our wellness journeys too. Apps like MyFitnessPal and Headspace are fabulous free resources that can help you stay motivated regardless of your goal. If you use resources like those above to get fitness technology, they can link to your phone through apps, and many can link to one another to share information. The world is now at your fingertips.
It can be daunting to set wellness goals, but there are thousands of resources at your disposal to make the coming year your best yet, and all without breaking the bank. By playing smart and watching for the right deals at the right time, you will be setting yourself up for success in 2020.
