Before you begin ANYthing that involves a new behavior, check in with yourself on the inside and out. Make an agreement with yourself that you are going to keep checking in to see if your expectations are real and true. Some people do not realize that their OWN expectations will be the only thing that challenges their success.

1. Make sure your environment supports your new intentions:

• Clean out your fridge and pantry with foods that are not supporting your new experiment. Try not wasting food, just slowing replace with the recommended items for your process. Print out the grocery list and head to the store.
• Tell your loved ones you are implementing some new habits and behaviors. DO NOT say you are on a diet, they may start projecting all of their fears or beliefs on to you. This is all about you.
• Try to eat your meals in a more peaceful environment, away from electronics and give yourself extra time.
• Add in some extra self-care support the week prior versus beginning the process on an empty tank.

2. Check in on how you feel mentally for this new challenge:

• Is this your busiest time of year and your schedule is jam-packed? If so, give yourself a couple more weeks of preparation and then allow the simple habit changes to go first.
• Do you already have preconceived beliefs that this is going to not work, be hard or you need it to be something that you perceive works? If so, I challenge you to try the ancient practice of yoga's beginner mindset. We all can live life with this beginner mindset and have more curiosity versus resistance.

3. Do you have the right emotional tools and support waiting in the wings?

• If you are headstrong, you may tend to just force and will power your way through the changes, however, I see this doesn't last for the long game. Have some extra time to yourself set yourself up for success or have some of your favorite supporters on speed dial for when you need some extra nurturing.
• What tools are you using to connect to your emotions? Some philosophies believe disease symptoms can be triggered by unprocessed emotions. How do you feel into your own emotions? Print out your journal and begin reviewing your day with what areas you need to focus on.

I hope you are feeling more prepared and settled in. Take your time and head to the welcome video for more support.