NOvember Is Your Month to Start Fresh
In today’s fast-paced and caffeine-driven world, it seems like the need to say no is absent in most people’s lives. It’s okay to say no! You don’t owe anybody anything. Make choices that are going to be best for you and your well-being. If that means saying no, then say it with conviction. Saying no does not mean you’re being selfish or rude. It means you know your value, and you respect yourself enough to stand up for your beliefs.
I think November is a great time to introduce a little “No” into your life. It’s your month to start fresh! You are the person who is going to be most affected by the decisions you make in life. If you’re not sure about something, say no to it. Your happiness depends on it.
If you decide to do something and fail to follow through, you’re the one who’s going to be most affected by it. If you don’t say no to extra sugar in your coffee, you’re the one who’s going to be disappointed in yourself for not following through with your diet. If you choose to skip your scheduled workout session, you’re the one who is going to have to commit to extra time at the gym.
You have to learn to say no without feeling guilty. Setting boundaries is healthy. You need to respect and take care of yourself. Let’s try something. Let’s try saying “No” to one thing every day for the entire month of NOvember. It doesn’t matter how big or small. After a while, you’ll start getting used to saying yes to the right things.
Here are a few things to help November be your month for a fresh start:
Say NO to Skipped Workouts
After a long day at work, who doesn’t want to skip a trip to the gym. Let’s be honest though. This time of year, can be tough for us all. That’s why it’s more important than ever to get your workouts in. Having a schedule and making it to the gym regularly will help you stay motivated, focused and on track.
Don’t Be Lame
Working out doesn’t have to be something you dread! Make your next workout something fun and be creative. Invite a friend to join you! If your friends are a bunch of couch potatoes, try something new. A group fitness class is a great way to get a workout in without having to think or plan. There’s also nothing more inspiring than being around like-minded gym patrons with similar fitness goals
Say NO to Cheat Meals
The holiday madness has begun. Just when you think you’ve made it to the bottom of your Halloween candy stash, Thanksgiving hits you in the face. Food-related gatherings makes it easy to declare cheat days. Before you know it, your cheat days have turned into cheat weeks and you’re well on your way to falling off the weight loss wagon. Just as we must avoid skipping our workouts, we must also avoid slipping into poor eating habits. Holiday leftovers and fast-food order-to-go meals become an easy, convenient solution when we’re too tired or just not in the mood to cook.
Say NO to Over-Commitment
You don’t need to bake cookies for your entire office to show your level of commitment. Show your gratitude and love throughout the holidays to those you love in other ways. Overextending yourself will only burn you out and set you up for failure. Avoid last-minute commitments. Volunteer your time and your energy in accordance with your priorities.
Keep commitments reasonable so you can focus on what’s most important. You matter and your health should too! Set aside some time each day to relax, reflect and refocus. Self-care should be a priority.
Say NO to Excess
I understand that eating well and staying healthy can be difficult around the holidays. Don’t make the holiday foods you’ve waited for all year off limits – because the allure of that forbidden fruit will only get stronger. Just pay attention to how much you’re eating and know when it’s time to push yourself away from the table.
Leave the Doggie Bag Behind
Learn to say No to the doggie bag! Most people I know want to be hospitable and send you home with leftovers. It’s the right thing to do, isn’t it? Having extra food in the house will only tempt you to overeat. Saying no is okay. Just be honest and explain that you are trying to be better at practicing healthy eating habits.
Let It Go
If you don’t say “No,” it’s okay. We all slip up from time to time. Skipped workouts, too many cheat meals and moments of disregard to our health happen to us all. They are not at all indicative of how the future will play out.
In Conclusion:
It’s time to make yourself a priority! It’s not selfish. It’s necessary. You’re one person and you can’t do it all.
November is a great time to introduce a little “No” into your life. Learn to just say “No.” No explanation. No excuse. No apology. No regrets.
It’s your call. Live the life you want! Make your own destiny! A season of good health is what you really deserve. This November, focus on developing and maintaining healthy habits. There’s no better time to get started than today! Good luck to you.
“Saying yes to happiness means learning to say no to things and people that stress you out.” – Thema Davis
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