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Staying Motivated: Your Guide to Achieving Health Goals with Clarity and Consistency

General Health
November 20, 2025•2 min read

Most people know what they need to do to reach their health goals, like exercising more, eating better, sleeping more, and stressing less. However, from what I’ve witnessed and experienced, the most challenging part is taking consistent action on those aspects to achieve the health goal!

So the question is: how do we stay motivated to make the necessary changes and take the necessary actions to take our health to the next level? Here are some tips to keep you motivated and inspired to achieve your health goals:

  1. Get Clear On Your “Why”: It’s important to tune into your deepest emotional reasons for wanting to achieve your health goal. It’s not enough to say you want to lose weight; ask yourself why. What does your life look like when you’ve lost the weight? How do you feel? How is your life different? Use this clarity to keep yourself motivated.

  2. Shift Your Mindset: Focus on what you’re adding to your life instead of what you’re taking away. If your goal is to eat a healthier diet, think about the nourishing fuel and vitamins you’re giving your body, rather than the sugar and carbs you’re cutting out. Imagine every healthy action as an act of self-love and care.

  3. Use Visual Reminders: Make a poster of your “Why” and put it somewhere you’ll see every day. Or create a symbol, like a piece of jewelry, to remind you of your goal, such as cutting out sugar for a month.

  4. Overcome Obstacles: Anticipate challenges and take action to reduce them. For example, remove sugar and processed foods from your kitchen before starting a cleanse. Create more time for exercise by making a “NOT to do list” to substitute healthy activities for things like watching TV or scrolling social media.

  5. Set The Right Goals: Ensure your goals follow the SMART format:

    • Specific: Be clear about what you want to achieve.

    • Measurable: Track your progress.

    • Achievable: Set realistic goals within a reasonable timeframe.

    • Relevant: Make sure your goals matter to you.

    • Time-bound: Set a deadline to keep on track.

If you’d like support in setting the right health goals to achieve optimal health, you can book a private consultation with Dr. Fiona Smulders here."

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