Much of the battle in adopting a healthy lifestyle boils down to shifts in mindset and the ability to cultivate these changes into habits that last.
Case studies
Showcase real life case studies of individuals who succeeded, follow their example, make them your guide
Barriers
Understand the barriers, take effort to list out the reasons that keep one away from being healthy and active
Pros & cons
List out the pros and cons of the current lifestyle and how that will compare when a healthy lifestyle is adopted.
Personal values
Live towards your personal values, eg. If family is at the top of the list, then live healthy so that they can be well taken care of.
Don't contradict
Always tell yourself never to do things to contradict your personal values
Don't be perfect
Avoid perfectionist quality. Eg, do not need a strict diet, strike a balance, find the middle ground
Don't impose
Do not impose your own belief into others, understand that everyones' mindsets are different
Start slow
Start at a comfortable level, do not begin at drastically difficult starting points
Embrace lapses
Lapses are common, eg. there might be periods where binge eating occurs (ie. festive season), manage it positively and do not treat it as a failure
Remind & reflect
Always remind yourself what your goals were at the start, do not give up!
Ask questions
Ask questions so as to make the right decisions. eg. consult a doctor or nutritionist on what are the best options for you
Healthy competition
Join a community of like-minded people, support and challenge each other
