<p>What's up my friends! With the new year of 2025 approaching so quickly, I thought it'd be a great idea to share my advice with you on how to make this year a successful one in your health and wellness journey! This episode is a major spin on the overused phrase of "New year, new me". To me, achieving ultimate success within your fitness journey comes down to prioritizing both your mental AND physical health. I breakdown six practical ways you can crush the physical and mental components of your goals for this year!</p><p>KEY IDEAS IN THIS EP:</p><p>(Physical health goals)</p><p>-Setting a big goal for yourself</p><p>-Breaking this "big" goal down into smaller goals</p><p>-Creating a plan of action and following through</p><p></p><p>(Mental health goals)</p><p>-Identifying your strengths and weaknesses</p><p>-Building self-discipline</p><p>-Allowing room for error and creating a positive relationship with self</p><p>Wishing you all a year full of prosperity and the BEST physical and mental health possible! I this episode makes you feel inspired and appreciate you taking the time to listen :) Please don't hesitate to shoot me a message on IG (@yoitskenslo/@fitness4fortitude) with questions and inquiries! Be sure to support the show by following, rating, and reviewing Curls and Courage on any major podcast platform, and know that your support means a lot to me!</p><p>Interested in 1:1 fitness and nutrition coaching? I'd love to help you!</p><p>Reach out to me via email- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>Want to be a guest on my show? I'd love to host you! <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tally.so/r/woBkkN">Please join the waiting list here.</a></p><p>Check out video content of this podcast on youtube! <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@kensleymeeks">https://www.youtube.com/@kensleymeeks</a></p><p>Need high quality supplements? Check out my top supplement brand recommendation: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://1stphorm.com/KensleyMeeks">https://1stphorm.com/KensleyMeeks</a></p><p>00:01-3:35 The importance of prioritizing both your mental and physical health to achieve your wellness goals</p><p>3:36-5:58 How to set a "big" goal for yourself</p><p>5:59-10:18 Breaking down the "big" goal into micro goals for better progression and success</p><p>10:19-20:05 How to create an effective plan of action and follow through</p><p>20:06-24:51 Identifying your strengths and weaknesses</p><p>24:52-32:20 Building self discipline: making sacrifices, setting boundaries, and cutting out procrastination</p><p>32:21-37:42 How to allow room for error and cultivate a better relationship with self</p><p>37:43-37:58 Listener Q & A: Is it okay to perform an exercise slightly different from someone else?</p><p>37:59-40:10 Exercise specificity, body mechanics, and more!</p>
