Set yourself up for success in 2021

Can you believe we are already 1/3 of the way through January? I have to confess, I always find January the toughest month to get through. Typically the weather is the coldest and sometimes drops down to the minus 50s (at least where I live). Overall its cold and we are inside much more than normal. However, this year I have been super motivated (maybe it’s the milder weather?) so to keep my motivation going for myself, and to motivate you, I have compiled a list of helpful items to Set Yourself up for Success in 2021!

Today I’m sharing items I use and help me stay on track for success and even motivate me to start the new year off on the right foot!

What if you treated yourself like someone you were madly in love with? Imagine what you could do with all that positive energy. Stop beating yourself up for not being perfect and start loving yourself the way you would with someone you care about.

~Lewis Howes

Before I get into how to set yourself up for success in 2021, I have been searching everywhere and want to share with you an affordable workout! After searching for an affordable matching workout set (come on, you know you want one), I found this gem! This set is comfy, stretchy, and comes in a bunch of different color options. I’m wearing a small reference.

Set Yourself up for Success

1. Bluetooth Speaker
   Nothing gets me more motivated than the right playlist and tunes I can play in whichever room I happen to be working on that day!
   
2. Daily Checklist Notepad
   This notepad is a great tool for a daily checklist and goal planner. It has a bunch of different categories so you can see all your daily goals/tasks in one spot.
   
3. Nike Woman’s Running/Weight Training Shoe
   I used to buy the cheapest runners I could find, but many of them were cheaper because they lacked support or weren’t made for what I was using them for. Investing in good quality footwear and replacing them when required has spared me serious injury and nagging pain in my feet.
   
4. Garmin Venu Fitness Watch
   I cannot say enough good things about this investment. From someone who never even wore a watch, I thought I would have a hard time adjusting to wearing one every day. Instead, it is the first thing I put on in the morning and I love tracking all my movement throughout the day. Sometimes just because we are “busy” doesn’t mean we are moving our bodies enough during the day.
   
5. Collagen
   Since adding collagen to my morning coffee I have noticed less achy joints, especially after working out. My hair and nails have also been growing faster too!
   
6. Skin Essence Organics Skincare
   I had to throw some skincare in the mix because we should all commit to taking good care of our skin in 2021! My two favorites are Rosehip Seed Oil and E-Cream which saves my skin during dry winter weather has SPF, and is perfect year-round.
   
7. Swell Water Bottle
   If I am running around during the day this is hands down my favorite water bottle to carry with me. It is stainless steel, fits in my cup holder and I prefer to avoid drinking water from plastic at all costs. Not only for the environment but for my health.
   
8. Vitamin/Pill Case
   Get consistent with taking your vitamins every day by investing in an affordable pill case. Fill it up every night for the next day and you are on track to build a healthy daily supplement habit for 2021!
   
9. Family Calendar
   Do you have multiple kids with multiple activities and lessons? Set expectations by having everyone write out their schedules on the monthly calendar! No need to miss practices and everyone can see the week at a glance.
   
10. The best Lululemon Align tank dupe
    Do I love lululemon? Yes. Do I want to spend my whole budget on lululemon items every month? NO! This amazing lululemon align dupe is under $20! An affordable addition to your workout gear.
    
11. Epsom salts
    An essential post-workout recovery to ease sore muscles. It can also stop a cold in its tracks and ease symptoms if you have an Epsom salt bath within the first 48hrs.

Thanks for reading! I hope you found some motivation in these tools that will keep you focused on your goals over the next year!