We’re entering the last quarter of the year, which means there’s still 12 weeks to finish the year strong.
That’s 90 days!
Imagine the progress you could make if you dedicated yourself to personal growth during this time.
Let’s break down how you can level up before 2025 with a Winter Arc Challenge.
What is the Winter Arc trend?
The Winter Arc TikTok trend encourages people to focus on health and fitness during the winter months. It involves setting intentions and establish healthy habits between October and January.
The goal is to get laser-focused on your goals and personal development so that come January you’ve already starting building healthy habits that can be maintained throughout the year.
‘This Is For My Winter Arc’ Rules
Unlike the 75 Day Hard/Soft Challenge that has stricter rules to follow, the Winter Arc Challenge rules are up to you.
Many participates choose to focus on health, fitness and self-care. With goals like waking up early, having a consistent morning or evening routine that includes reading or journaling, incorporating daily movement and keeping nutrition on track.
It really can be whatever you make it. The one rule is that you consistently show up for yourself.
How to level up before the new year and create your personalised Winter Arc challenge
1. Choose your focus for this quarter
The first step is to define what “levelling up” means to you and identifying what you want to achieve.
Are you aiming to enhance your skills, achieve a specific career milestone, cultivate a new habit or improve your overall wellbeing?
Remember the SMART system when it comes to goal setting. Be as specific and measurable as you possible can.
Instead of overwhelming yourself with multiple goals, pick one area where you want to make significant progress.
Narrow down your focus to one or two key areas for this quarter, this will make your efforts more manageable and effective.
2. Break it down into smaller tasks and habits
Now that you have identified your focus, break it down into smaller, more manageable, actionable steps.
This may be a list of tasks you need to complete or a habit you want to stick with to get you to your goal.
Consider potential obstacles and distractions that might hinder your progress. How can you overcome or eliminate these if they arise?
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3. Add it to your weekly schedule
Now that you have that list, make it a non-negotiable by allocating time for your goals each day by adding it to your weekly planner.
Be realistic about how much time you can dedicate to each activity and ensure that your schedule is balanced – whether it’s 10 minutes or 2 hours.
Prioritise the tasks that will have the most significant impact on your goal and set deadlines for each task so you know exactly what to work on each day for the next 12 weeks.
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4. Find an accountability system
Find an accountability partner or community of like-minded individuals who can support your progress and help keep you motivated.
If you don’t have a person to be your accountability partner, don’t worry!
There are plenty of other ways to stay accountable and track your progress. You could use a habit tracker, daily progress journal, a time tracking app or rewarding yourself when you hit a milestone.
5. Review it weekly to stay on track
At the end of each week, take a few minutes to review your progress and make any necessary adjustments to your plan.
Are you staying on track with your tasks? Are there any obstacles you need to overcome? Are there changes you need to make based on what you’ve learned so far in the journey?
Celebrate your success and identify any areas where you might need to make changes before going into the next week.
The last quarter of the year is a great opportunity to level up and every small step brings you closer to your desired outcome.
By choosing a specific focus, breaking it down into smaller tasks, scheduling time for your goals, finding an accountability system and regularly reviewing your progress, you can make significant strides in the remaining weeks of the year.
So, what are you waiting for? Start your 90-day Winter Arc challenge today!
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