New Year’s Resolutions Are Just an Excuse 

Dave Delbecchi • December 8, 2021
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The first week of December is behind us, which means New Year’s resolutions chatter has officially begun.

What are you going to commit to once the new year rolls around? Will it be nutrition-focused? Fitness-focused? Professional development?

Regardless of what you decide, here’s a thought: How about starting today?

That’s right. Not tomorrow—today.

January isn’t a magical month. There’s nothing special about January 1. 1/1/2022 is just a date, and regardless of what your goal is, you have the opportunity to get a lengthy head start.

So stop using January as an excuse.  Start today. Book a FREE no sweat intro to talk with a coach to see if we’re a good fit for your goals – http://collectivefit.ca

One Thing To Try This Week

Audit your 2021 and write down what you’ve accomplished. Then, write down what you want to accomplish in 2022. With only a few weeks left in the year, this is the perfect time to assess where you are and where you want to go.

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