Know your baseline
Reflect honestly on your current habits and conditions to understand your starting point. 

Break goals into smaller milestones
Celebrating victories builds momentum and confidence.

Be realistic about your timeline
Plan for steady progress, and gradual improvement.

Prioritize your enjoyment
Activities you like are much more sustainable and can be just as effective.

Focus on behaviors, not just outcomes
Outcomes can fluctuate, but positive habits can become your new lifestyle.

Choose goals that fit your lifestyle
Know your schedule and energy levels, and be flexible enough to adapt.

Plan for challenges
Identify obstacles ahead of time and consider ideal solutions.

Track progress and adjust
Reevaluate your goals monthly and edit them as needed.

Build a support system
A workout buddy or accountability partner can help keep you on track.

Celebrate Progress, Not Perfection
Recognize all achievements, big or small.

Reset after a setback
If you hit a setback, be kind to yourself and pick up where you left off.

Remember, lasting self-care is not a finality. Your PATH of self-care IS the destination.

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