Ready for some fun?

We can get SO SERIOUS about our health. And yes, it can be serious business. But it also can be FUN.

That’s one thing I work on with my clients – enjoying the process by mixing things up or adding a novelty factor every once in a while.

To switch things up, I came up with a few ways to gamify your health and have more FUN with it! Let’s get into it:

1) Use an app to track your DAILY goal!

Set a goal for your sleep, meditation, # of steps, or any other habit you’re building.

Shoot for a goal that’s 1) achievable but 2) requires a little effort.

And here’s the fun part: Get a streak going … and keep it going!

See how many days in a row you can do it! I have a friend who has been on a streak for more than 736 DAYS! Incredible! You better believe that she isn’t going to let anything get in her way now.

• TIP 1: Give yourself a reward every 30 days.
• TIP 2: Keep your goal reasonable – the idea is to create consistency and make the process enjoyable, not punishment.

2) Walk to the Eiffel Tower (or anywhere else in the world).

Think of a landmark you’ve always wanted to visit. Then look up online how far away it is from your home. Tally all your steps/mileage every day until you reach it … and then give yourself a great reward!

3) Try a new healthy food every week.

One of the keys to eating a healthy diet is to add variety – and experimenting with new foods can make it really fun.Every time you go to the grocery store, pick out ONE NEW THING to try. Maybe it’s a dragonfruit … a new herb … or kimchi!

You can even track it on a calendar or in a journal so you can see all of the new things you’ve tried over the months.

4) Take yourself on a monthly self-care date!

Book a massage, try a new treatment (soak tank, salt caves, etc.), go for a hike, try a new workout, or browse a store you love but haven’t visited lately (my pick: a locally owned bookstore!).

If you do something new and exciting every month, you’ll really look FORWARD to these special days. The key is to turn it into a monthly habit 🙂

• TIP: Block off these days on your calendar so you actually end up taking them!

What is YOUR favorite way to inject more FUN into your healthy routine?