To truly be successful when it comes to making behavioral changes, crushing goals, and staying on track with New Year’s fitness resolution, you need to start rewarding yourself for the victories you have made, big or small. All too often we only focus on the negatives–our mistakes, our setbacks, our shortcomings–especially when we start on new fitness endeavors. We beat ourselves up at the slightest mistake, and we forget to acknowledge and celebrate the 10 other small victories we had along the way.
Celebrating any successes can help give you a sense of accomplishment, and more importantly, help keep you motivated to reach your long-term goals. Even if it's just realizing that you have the chance to start over, that’s a win.