10 Tips For Staying Motivated All Year

Get yourself a pretty planner and write down your goals each week. Keeping a log of your progress throughout the month will help you visualise your intentions and stay on track. Choose from one of these 33 planners to help keep your sh*t together in 2018.

Make your goals measurable by starting small and working your way up. If one of your resolutions is to run a half marathon, sign up for a 5K or two before the big race. Having realistic, bite-size goals leading to a larger one will encourage you to keep it up. Read up on these tips to help build your running endurance.

A great way to work toward a goal without losing motivation is through fitness challenges. Choose from a variety of options like plank, squat, or burpee challenges to build endurance day by day and achieve the stronger body you've always wanted in a month's or even two weeks' time.

Avoid getting tired of your fitness routine by opting for something new, like that dance class you've been eyeing at the gym. If you usually run, try swimming, or if you exercise at home, take your workout outside. Switching things up will keep it fun and interesting, which will help motivate you to keep going toward your goals.

Whether your resolution is to exercise 30 minutes a day or do a daily meditation, use your phone to help you to stay on track. Add daily reminders in your calendar or use the alarm clock to alert you to do things like your workout or drinking a glass of water. There are also several useful apps dedicated to helping you plan out your life and accomplish your to-do list; check out seven of our favourites.

Ask your best gal pal or favourite coworker to join you in a fitness challenge or new workout class. If you're the competitive type, set goals together to keep track of your progress and see who can hit the target first. Having a partner to check in with helps maintain accountability and makes things more fun when encouraging each other.

Take your goals and resolutions seriously, but take it easy on yourself. Keeping a strict regimen is one way to achieve your goals, but what's the point if you didn't have fun on the journey to get there? Mix yoga into your routine to establish balance and give yourself a chance to check in with your body. If you have a craving and indulge on dessert after dinner, allow yourself to enjoy it. Try one (or more) of these 33 fun New Year's resolutions that won't feel like work but will make you happy.