Setting Goals Based on Your Total Health
What is Total Health and why is it so important? Total Health takes into account all aspects of your well-being: emotional & physical health, sleep, relationships, financial stability and nutrition. To feel and perform at your best in all areas of your life, you should be working to create a healthy balance between all of these factors. I know for many of us, this can seem like a challenging and overwhelming task. Our lives have become so busy, that we can struggle to prioritize ourselves above others.
I am here to say that making yourself a priority should be at the top of your goal list. When you feel good, the rest really can fall into place nicely - being able to show up for others, being present in the important moments, and having more energy for the people and things you enjoy most.
How do you achieve this? I recommend taking an inventory of yourself - make a list of these factors, the ones you are feeling good about and the ones that need improvement. Of the areas you are feeling good about, think about what steps you are taking to achieve them. For example, if sleep is something that you are achieving successfully on a regular basis, is it because you have a good sleep routine that you stick to? Maybe you have identified through your list that a routine is what works best for you, then you can think about creating a routine for the areas that need improvement.
Remember it is ok to start small and work on one goal at a time. You want to work towards something that is manageable and sustainable longterm. Curate it to suit you and your lifestyle, and with room for flexibility when the need arises.
When you are working on this list of goals towards your Total Health, don’t let fear hold you back from asking for help in the areas that seem a bit beyond reach. If you struggle to understand your finances and have some debt, talk to a financial advisor. If you have a fitness goal and don’t know where to start, reach out to a trainer or coach who can create a plan just for you.
Perfection is not the goal, progress is. Each day is different and we take them as they come. Having goals and steps to achieve helps to get us focused. You will be able to get back on track if you have veered away or feel a bit off. Reevaluate yourself often and make adjustments if things aren’t working. We are a constant work in progress!