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Today's blog was written by Harmons nutrition intern, Heather Leiber.
When wanting to make health changes, it is tempting to adopt the "all or nothing" mentality. One hundred percent commitment is the best approach, right? Well, not always.
Sometimes "all or nothing" tricks us into thinking that with one slip up, all hope is lost and we should abandon ship. Making small changes that we can stick to is what leads to long term behavior change. Not drastic changes all at once.
So, plan on giving it your all, but when you slip up, keep going. A small, partial commitment is better than none.
Shift your mindset from “all or nothing” to “all or something!”
Steps for Effective Goal Setting
Define your end goal
End Goal: preparing meals at home and only eating out twice per month
Define where you are now
Now: Eating a burger and large fry four times per week
End Goal: preparing meals at home and only eating out two times per month
Come up with small, sustainable goals along the way
Now: Eating a burger and large fry four times per week
First: Eating a burger and small fry four times per week
Then: Eating a burger and small fry two times per week
End Goal: preparing meals at home and only eating out two per month