Happy New Year! Our San Jose Personal Trainers know that a lot of us nowadays are doing something that doesn’t do us (or the world!) any favors. We play small. By that we mean, we hold ourselves back — and don’t go after the things we really want. In other words, we settle. When we do this, not only are we depriving ourselves — but we’re also depriving the world of our gifts and our potential! Well, let’s make 2024 the year that stops! It’s time to THINK BIGGER. It’s time to step out of your comfort zone and go after the things that you truly want. And our San Jose Personal Trainers have got some great news: it is absolutely possible to go after big goals in a way that’s HEALTHY, STRATEGIC, and (yes!) FUN. Let us walk you through the process… FIRST: Mark your goal You probably already have an idea or two in the back of your head of something you want to accomplish this year (or even over the next couple of years). And if you don’t, take some time to think about what would give your life more meaning, more purpose, and help you feel more fulfilled. Grab a notebook — because we’re about to come up with a way to bring those goals to life! At the top of your page, write “What if I ____?” and fill in the blank with your goal. SECOND: Get tactical Now it’s time to make some lists. List 1: Write down all your fears about this goal. All of them. Even the ones that seem silly. Example: Let’s say you want to go back to school. Maybe you’re afraid you’ve forgotten how to study, that you’ll feel out of place, or you won’t have any free time. List 2: Write how you can MINIMIZE those fears. Maybe you need to learn a new skill, create a support network, or set some boundaries. Plan it all out. Example: You could always join a study group, or you could experiment by starting with one class at a time. List 3: Write down what you’ll do when things don’t go as planned. (Because as you know, things rarely go as planned!) This could be people you can reach out to or new approaches you can try. Example: You could meet with your teacher or hire a tutor. The takeaway: Fears are just fears. Once you break them down, they lose their power. Here’s to a year of taking a GIANT step out of our comfort zones, and into a big, beautiful life! Happy New Year, The Method3 Fitness Team Curious about how we do what we do? Fill out the "Request More Information Now" box above to receive your free consultation with our caring San Jose personal trainers OR call us 408-371-1212 to connect and learn how we’ve helped 1,000's of men and women just like get active, gain strength, and get healthy again. Method3 Fitness is conveniently located in San Jose. Our team of personal fitness trainers serve clients in Los Gatos, Campbell, Willow Glen and other surrounding Bay Area cities. If you found this blog useful, be sure to let us know and SHARE it on your favorite channel! The Method3 Fitness blog is updated weekly by our San Jose personal trainers. All content is designed to improve the way you move, eat, and think so you can achieve your goals and live stronger for today. Check back here each week and LIKE our Fan Page, to stay up to date on the latest tips, strategies and methods to get active, gain energy and get healthy again!