The Common Goals To Set Yourself For 2020 *

*This is a collaborative post.

It is that time of year again. Many of us love to set goals in January ready to make the year ahead the best one yet. It could be along the lines of self-improvement or maybe you want to do things or have experiences that you haven’t done before. Now is a great opportunity to reevaluate the previous year and workout the best changes to make that will better suit your lifestyle, and perhaps make you feel good in the process. With that in mind, here are some of the most common goals, and hopefully, it may inspire you to consider them yourself. 

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Losing a few pounds

Weight loss is huge in January. It might have something to do with the over-indulgent Christmas feast and a few too many chocolates and mince pies. January sees the highest rise in gym memberships being taken out as the nation goes on a quest to lose a few pounds. But, if this is something you are thinking about for 2020, then why not try some of the latest weight-loss trends. You could give a juicing detox a try which could offer you remarkable results after only one week. Or alternatively, stick to the basic principles of losing weight and being healthy and amend your diet and exercise regime to match. Sometimes crazy diets are just not sustainable when it comes to retaining weight loss. 

Giving up alcohol

Many people can be a little guilty of enjoying one too many alcoholic drinks around Christmas and New Year. Who can blame you with all the opportunities to enjoy mulled wine and festive cocktails? So 2020 might be the year where you want to consider giving up alcohol altogether. What we don’t realize is the effects alcohol consumption can have on our health. Sometimes people are more dependent on an alcoholic drink than they thought, and alcohol withdrawal can take hold. So if this is something you are considering to make sure you do it carefully and consider seeking advice from a medical professional. 

Start exercising more regularly

Many people use January as the perfect opportunity to start exercising more regularly. This might be because they want to get fitter, or to combine it with losing weight and a balanced diet. There are so many different ways that you can start exercising. It might be joining a gym or enlisting the help of  a personal trainer, one like Andy Griffiths who could devise a plan to help you stay committed. It might be that you walk daily or start running locally. Choose something that you know you can commit to so that you stay motivated. 

Improving your finances or getting rid of debt

Finally, your financial situation could be high on your priority list for 2020. Maybe you want to buy a house or pay for a big event in your life, for example, a wedding. Or you might just want to clear yourself of debts that have mounted up. Working on your finances can be a great focus, and the first step would be to check your credit rating to look at the areas you need to improve on. Sometimes switching balances to zero per cent offers could enable you to clear your debt quicker. 

Let’s hope this has inspired you to think about your goals for the year ahead.