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Finding it hard to make your health a daily priority? Can’t stick to that diet? Are you letting a day off turn into a few days? Or a few weeks? Join the club – I know I’m not jumping for joy at the thought of going to the gym either.

Take today, for example. I simply decided that I didn’t feel like sweating. I just didn’t feel that it was necessary… and I opted out of some much-needed gym time in favor of less perspiration. I guess you could say my motivation’s pretty low.

It’s not like we’re not trying. We set goals, make a plan; but after awhile that goal is hard to remember and it takes a bit more motivation than we originally thought… or more motivation than we feel we have. But that goal is important (why would you have set it in the first place?) so we must dig deep to reach it. Sometimes, real deep.

Whether your goal is to run a half-marathon, lose ten pounds, eat healthy, etc., here are some surefire ways to keep you motivated!

1.  Keep your skinny jeans in sight.
First of all, buy them. Who cares if you can’t fit into them now? You will be able to after you’ve accomplished your goal! Then hang ‘em in a place you can see them. Every day. Try them on after every workout if you really want to. Whatever your goal is, put a reminder in plain view so you have something to strive for.

2.  When and where?
Set your date with victory right now. When can you legit accomplish this goal? Be honest with yourself (you don’t want to set yourself up for failure), but don’t set that date so far off that you won’t stay on task. And write that ish down. Then make a countdown so you always know where you stand. (I love the free Countdown Widgets on my Macbook and Droid).

3.  Treat yourself.
Buy those killer heels. Get a new hair cut. Read for pleasure. Reward yourself for resisting sugar cravings for the last week or making yourself go to the gym for the last month! These little treats will keep you fresh and motivated. After all, you are making a positive change, so you want to reward yourself periodically for sticking to your plan!

4.  Gossip… about yourself
Tell ALL of your friends about your goal. Hell, try to guilt trip your friends or roommates into joining the cause too. Tell the homeless guy on the corner. Tell your cute new neighbor (maybe he’ll go running with you!) The more people know about what you’re trying to accomplish, the less you’ll want to let them all down!

5.  Don’t just say it – scribe it.
Write it down. It makes it all more real. Why are you doing this? Who are you doing this for? What will be the fabulous end result? Write it and read it daily so you’ll remember what you did and how far you’ve come.

6.  Get ready for failure.
That’s right. You already know you’re going to trip up eventually! We all do. But if you are aware of it from the start, it won’t be as devastating. When the time for a negative attitude or laziness rolls around, you’ll be prepared to deal with it because, hey, you’ve been expecting it! And after you’ve dealt with whatever it may be, you’ll be stronger and more focused on your goal!

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The beauty of this situation is that it does allow you to do Patron shots at 2 pm; the drawback is that it creates the perfect opportunity for you to employ some…self control. While the former is deff a fun and adventurous route (see your tagged Facebook pics for evidence), it’s not always the smartest way to kick off your fall semester. After all, there is something to be said for NOT getting knackered your first week back at school–here’s why…

5. You’ll Look Like a Freshman

Characterized by lack of regional fashion knowledge, deer-in-headlights look and–of course–INCREDIBLY inebriated state of being. Obviously, this is not what you want to look like while you’re out on the town. Even if this is your very first week in college (Congrats & welcome!), the frosh look is still one you’ll want to avoid. Instead, keep it classy, limit yourself to a few drinks (or none at all if you wish) and enjoy the amazing feeling of being a sophisticated, very adult-like lady.

4.It’s a Small World After All

If you’re a regular around here, you’ll know how we feel about the not-so-randomness of college. While it might seem like an excellent idea to get schwasted and enjoy the anonymity that campus life offers, think twice before you go all out. The people you meet now may be unfamiliar and seem random, but 3 months from now, the same crowd will still be at their (and your) favorite bar. Just beware that while you think you’ll never see each other again, the odds of running into them (via class, outings, football games) are quite high…just be careful of the impression you make.

3.Sorority Recruitment

If you are a PNM (potential new member) BEWARE of going out and letting your wild side loose. Yes you’ve been cooped up at home fresh out of 12 years of academic lameness, but now is not the time to go crazy, especially when it comes to drinking. The best rule of thumb you can use to govern your behavior is to think of rush as a job interview.

You wouldn’t want the head of your dream job to witness you making a complete ass out of yourself, so just be conscious of the impression you’ll make on the active members of your Greek community while out at the bars–because rush is essentially an interview. Another FYI: Sorority women have eyes in the back of their head, even if you think you’re getting away with less than appropriate behavior, trust me–there will be a witness (aka sister!) somewhere.

2. Recovery come first day of school

Let’s not forget the reason you’re at college! Um, education. So yes, this is a freebie week for you to enjoy being back at school with all of your friends, but that hangover is going to kick in at some point and you absolutely do not want it to be your first day of classes. Your semester should take precedence over your partying, so make sure you prioritize buying books over buying rounds for everyone at the bar.

1. Your Reputation

This goes back to college not being the big huge nameless place you thought it was. Your good name is something that, once tarnished, you can never get back. By establishing yourself that first week back as the girl who holds the record for most vomit-inducing drink combinations, you pretty much eliminate the need for any other reps. (like smartest, most beautiful, classiest woman alive).

I’m not saying the inclination to drink anyone under the table and ability to recite impromptu Shakespeare can’t coexist, but the two sides of your personality will absolutely duel for recognition from your peers. So if you want to go down in history for being the Irish Car Bomb champion of the bar, go right ahead. Just be wary that your title might be harder to shake than you might think.