Goals give us a sense of purpose and helps guide us in the direction we want to head towards. It keeps us engaged in the activities we’ve set out for ourselves, and hopefully, lead us towards a more balanced and happy life. However, life is full of obstacles and our best intentions don’t always win. As humans, we are also constantly changing so what we thought worked for us at one point might not work for us after that. These changes are very much part of life and more than okay; we just need to pause sometimes to readjust out goals to accommodate them all.

The festive season does not just bring changes to our environment, but also affects our emotions. This could result in us losing track of our fitness goals amidst the celebrations.

As the year comes to an end, we often find that our fitness routes can get warped along the way. It may be tempting to just give in, but you don’t want to start the new year with regret and wishing you had done it all differently. Here are a few suggestions on how you can stay fit this December.

Apart from being physically strong, mental wellness is also one of the most important criteria in being healthy and happy. As a cancer survivor, you may have experienced anger, sadness and fear during the treatment process. This is normal.

Your average attention span is about 8 seconds. This number has reduced over the passing years thanks to the increased screen time and digital connections. Human survival depends on focus and your ability to pay attention to what’s important and moving. Focus is a muscle which can be built. Follow these few techniques to learn how to eliminate your distractions and focus on your work.

The first six months of motherhood are the most difficult and pass by in a blur - between the feedings, diaper changes, sleep deprivation and the new challenges which come up daily. Many new moms wish to get back to their active life despite the new responsibilities and are ready to exercise to regain their strength and energy. Your body undergoes many changes during pregnancy and after delivery, which will take time to heal. Give yourself enough time to get adjusted to your new body before you start any kind of physical exercise and activity.

It doesn’t matter what you eat or how much you eat, you know you are feeling the need to fuel up even if you’ve just finished a meal. If you can relate to this, we’ll have all the answers to why this happens in the first place. We’ll also, of course suggest ways to deal with it in the right manner.

If you can’t be still, you’ll just burn out