And just like that… we’re already halfway through January. How are those goals holding up? Still feeling motivated—or starting to feel a little “meh”? If you need a reset (or just a reminder that you’re doing better than you think), feel free to steal a few of my go-to tips for a successful January—and honestly, a strong year ahead.
Steal My Tips For A Successful January
First up: schedule your workouts. Motivation is cute, but a plan is powerful. When workouts are on my calendar, they happen. I don’t overthink it—I aim for consistency, not perfection. Even 30 minutes counts, and showing up always feels better than skipping.
Next, plan just 2–3 dinners for the week ahead. That’s it. Not seven. Not a color-coded spreadsheet. A few solid meals plus leftovers save time, money, and decision fatigue. Bonus: leftovers = future you saying thank you.
Make-ahead breakfasts are a total game-changer. Overnight oats, egg bites, yogurt bowls—whatever works for you. Mornings are smoother when you’re not staring into the fridge wondering how cereal became your entire personality.
Another non-negotiable: keep healthy snacks within arm’s reach. If I have protein bars, nuts, fruit, or some crunchy veggies on hand, I make better choices without feeling deprived. Convenience matters.
And finally, the most underrated tip of all: prioritize your sleep. Less scrolling, more rest. Sleep fuels better workouts, better food choices, better moods—and honestly, better everything.
January isn’t about doing everything perfectly. It’s about building simple habits that support the life you want. Start where you are, steal what works, and keep going. You’ve got this 💪✨
I find it so helpful to plan out my workouts and most of my meals for the week!
me too! It really helps
And done! I actually do a really good job with these (except we don’t often have enough leftovers and sleep isn’t the easiest for me). But I am prety organized, and it makes a big difference.
Being organized definitely makes a difference! PS I’m still having trouble commenting on your blog will try again
I don’t write them down but all my workouts are planned. Planning meals ahead is my challenge. I tend to look in the fridge right before I plan to start making dinner.
Even doing meal planning in my head for the next few days out really helps me. My husband and I were just talking about making our own egg bites. Do you have a favorite recipe? I’m constantly chasing better sleep. Honestly, I should say longer sleep because I fall asleep quickly and feel like I sleep well; although I do get up twice per night to go to the bathroom…
Getting more sleep has been huge for me! Yes I have a few egg bite ideas I can send you