It will take time to change your habits and there will be little set-back or plateaus throughout your journey. So many people give up or throw in the towel then their motivation gets low. Nothing worth having ever comes easy. You shouldn’t quit or give up when things get tough, this is where the learning and growth happens. It’s the sweet spot! Push through these moments, learn what caused you to slip-up and you will be successful.
- Change your thoughts and your story. If the story you keep telling yourself is that “I don’t have time”, “eating healthy and shift work is too hard”, etc. then you will never make any changes. Mindset is THE most important change you will make to help you change your habits long-term.
- Make it a Priority. There is time on your days off or swing day if you make the time. There are people working shift work with families who make it work because it is a priority to them. You can change your priorities and make the shift too!!
- Positive Outlook. Gain some awareness of how you are looking at this lifestyle change. If you view it as annoying and a burden, you will never make it a priority. Your thoughts shape your action. Research has shown that people that have a more positive outlook when it comes to shift work have better health outcomes.
- What will you gain? Think about what you will gain in the process of changing your habits instead of focusing on what you are “giving up”.
- Try not to obsess over the scale. It’s one tool we use to measure your success and ensure that you’re seeing results. Non-scale benefits are so important and should be written out so you can keep focused on all the positive changes that have occurred. Change takes time and so does sustainable long-term weight loss.
- Don’t play the victim. Call yourself out and take an honest look at what you’re actually eating and doing every day. If you’re not honestly putting in your best effort, you can’t be upset with a lack of results. You are stronger than your excuses.
Homework
- What is your “Why?”. Take some time to yourself – sit in a quiet place where you can have a moment of vulnerability – and really think about your reasoning for wanting to do this.
- .Do you have a negative or positive outlook towards making changes? Be honest.
- What are your present struggles or challenges with your schedule?
- What are ways you can handle these challenges? Your consultant can help you with this one in your next session.
- Are there people at work you know who are leading a healthy lifestyle? Find support from like-minded individuals.
