Staying Motivated: Keeping Up with Your Wellness Goals in 2025

Feb 22

Staying Motivated: Keeping Up with Your Wellness Goals in 2025

We’re officially seven and a half weeks into the new year. The excitement of January has faded, and life has settled into its usual rhythm. The holiday decorations are long gone, Super Bowl snacks, Valentine’s chocolates, and Girl Scout cookies may have thrown you off track, and January's motivation might be wearing thin.

So, how are your wellness goals holding up?

If you’ve stayed consistent—fantastic! But if motivation has started to slip, you’re not alone. Now is the perfect time to reassess, adjust, and keep moving forward.

Revisit Your Goals

Take a moment to check-in. Have you forgotten your goals? Have they shifted? That’s okay! Goals should be flexible. If something isn’t working, it’s not failure—it’s feedback.

Ask yourself:

Are my goals still realistic and achievable?
Do I need to adjust my approach?
Am I focusing on progress and every small step rather than an all-or-nothing approach?

Maybe instead of “never eating out,” you aim to cook more meals at home. Instead of “cutting sugar completely,” you focus on adding more nutrient-dense foods to your diet.

Reframe the Way You Think About Goals

Many resolutions focus on what you won’t do. But shifting your mindset toward positive actions can make a huge difference.

Instead of: “I need to stop snacking on junk food.”

Try: “I will keep easy, nutritious snacks available.”

Instead of: “I have to exercise every day.”

Try: “I will find movement that I enjoy and fits my schedule.”

Small mindset shifts keep you motivated and prevent burnout—because restrictive, all-or-nothing thinking often leads to frustration and giving up.

Stay Flexible and Realistic

Life happens. You might have planned to exercise 30 times this month, but unexpected events got in the way. Instead of giving up because you missed a few days, adjust your goal.

Consider setting a success range rather than a strict target. If your goal is 20 workouts per month, hitting 80-85% of that is still a win. Progress isn’t about perfection—it’s about consistency over time.

Give Yourself Time to See Results

We often expect immediate changes, but research shows it can take anywhere from 18 to 254 days to build a habit. That’s anywhere from just under three weeks to over eight months!

So if you feel like you should have mastered a new habit by now—give yourself grace. Long-term success takes time, patience, and repetition.

Make Time for Your Goals

If something is important, schedule it. Just like you wouldn’t skip a work meeting, prioritize time for exercise, meal prep, or self-care.

Want to be more active? Book a workout in your calendar.
Trying to eat healthier? Plan meals ahead of time.
Need accountability? Find a coach, group, or friend to check in with.

Keep Moving Forward

Your wellness journey isn’t about being perfect—it’s about consistency, progress, and sustainability. If you need to adjust your goals or reset, that’s part of the process!

If you need support, I can help you create sustainable health and wellness habits. Let’s chat about your goals—schedule an Introductory Call today to discuss your options.

Real World Nutrition Refreshed: I am revitalizing and updating my archive of blogs and re-publishing them. Stay tuned as I review, update, refresh, and re-share these posts to provide you with even more valuable information on nutrition, health, and overall wellness—and keep things timely. A portion of this blog was initially posted on February 15, 2022, and is updated here.