New Year New You - 5 Tips To Maintain Motivation

The new year always brings a fresh focus for me, what about you? For many people it's dismissed as a money making scheme that is over-priced, loud and noisy and a waste of time. I'm the optimist and I see the end of year event (despite some of the associations being true) as an opportunity.

I spent my New Year's Eve in Berlin, which was in-part the start of one of my 2017 resolutions to travel more and see more of my friends in other countries. It started with a bang! I always think about  it like this:

Whilst goal setting and New Years resolutions are a flash in the pan for most - I take mine very seriously and because I set serious but realistic goals, I nearly always achieve them. Years ago I used to write ridiculous lists of things I wanted to achieve and every year I would be disappointed as I set myself up to fail every year. As a seasoned goal setter with high achievement rates - I wanted to share my tips to help you get started and stay motivated across the year. 

Here Are My Top 5 Tips For Maintaining That New Year Motivation 

1. Make resolutions that you are passionate about and that are realistic.

2. Start small with your commitments and gradually build up the amount of time, energy and effort you put into it. It has to be sustainable.

3. Plan what you are going to do and when, for how long and how often. 

4. Make sure you goal is specific, these are going to be the things that help you determine whether you are staying on track or not, measure your progress with real metrics.

5. Make sure you announce it - people who don't share their goals and say them out loud are at a social disadvantage, when we tell others what we are going to do - we feel more compelled to stick to our goals because of accountability. If you don't want to inundate your facebook page or friends with your daily updates - try joining a special interest group online to stay motivated and post your goals there. 

I wish you a fit, fab, happy, healthy and stylish 2017.

Here are my goals for 2017:
1. To make time for myself and to enjoy my friendships more. At least x1 per week and to maintain Skype contact with those not local to me in London. I will do this by planning dates/times in my diary like important work meetings.
2. To create more time and opportunities for myself so I have the opportunity to find a relationship  (although I love my work - it's time to start dating again) x 2 dates per month. I will do this by asking friends to help and by using dating apps and being proactive.
3. To read more books. A minimum of 6 books across 2017. I will select 6-books that I know will help with my self-development and allocate a book to read for Jan-Feb, Mar-Apr and so on..
4. To focus my attention within my business on PR and business partnerships to raise the profile of the RSL coaching and styling across Q1- Q3. I will set clear targets for the  number of journalists I need to contact per week and number of businesses owners that share similar values and make sure I contact and follow up - and keep following up until I get a response. 

Roberta x 

Of course if you are interested in any of the services that are provided by www.robertastylelee.co.uk or www.fitandconfident.co.uk I would be happy to help.

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• Personal Styling (Dressing for Confidence & Sustainable Styling)
• Healthy Living  (Fitness & Meal planning) 

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Beat 2017 To The Punch - 1 Step To Achieve Your Goals

Step 1 - Take Action! 

Doesn't it feel like it was yesterday that you set your 2016 new years resolutions? It feels like that for me.  Did you set goals that you haven't managed to smash yet, does all this sound familiar...did that happen the year before as well? 

Don't give up on 2016 it's not over yet. 

 

I want to help you finish 2016 with a personal victory. There's still time. Say goodbye to 2016 with a sense of achievement, a freshly framed positive mindset  and a go-getter attitude ready for the year ahead.  We need to take action and do it now. 

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Finish 2016 with a BANG I have just 4-Places on the New Me B4 New Year Package and I want you to have the opportunity to join us.

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This is an intensive coaching package designed for serious, go-getting busy women who want to be the best possible version of themselves.  I've also thrown in a personal styling session so you can transform your wardrobe ahead of the New Year.

Bring in 2017 looking good, feeling good and living great! 

Let's Finish With a Bang!

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Creating your capsule collection

Welcome to the busy working city girl capsule collection, all handpicked by moi. I hope you like it!

When creating a new wardrobe you need to be realistic with what you need V. what you want. A capsule collection contains items that won't go out of fashion and can be restyled with many pieces. Shoes and bags will make or break, or renew an old outfit - so think about key pieces that can be matched to at least 4-5 outfits.  

I have really enjoyed pulling this collection together. Inspired by 'Parisian Chic' and corporate life in London - I looked for items that would really work around a busy woman's lifestyle. 

Items shown above left to right: Alexander Wang Prisma skeletal suede and leather shoulder bag now £387, Chloe Drew, leather and suede shoulder bag £880 (out of stock), Saint Laurent classic small monogram suede shoulder bag £880, Gianvito Rossi green velvet pumps £313, Gianvito Rossi brown suede pumps £313, Gucci patent leather pumps £331 (out of stock) H&M black denim boiler suit £35 (out of stock) Balmain double breasted velvet dress now £1,184, Balmain crystal-embellished velvet mini-dress now £1,782. 

The capsule collection 

Items shown above left to right: Mui Mui striped wool sweater £557, Valentino cropped cotton shirt now £263, Zara high waist trouser £14, Balenciaga wool wrap skirt £483, Victoria Beckham red teddy wool-blend miniskirt £166, True Religion Halle skinny jeans £218, ASOS mismatch flat back swing earrings - red £6 (out of stock) H&M long earrings £5 (out of stock) Chuck Taylor All Star low leather sneakers £78

All seeming a bit too expensive? 

Gulp - I  agree. You'd need a fair bit of free cash to buy every item I have pulled together. You don't need to buy designer items though, but you should invest in good quality pieces and if you do buy things that don't fit - visit a tailor to get the perfect fit.

It just so happens a lot of the items I selected came with a designer price tag. Finding alternative items without the hefty price tag is easy. Just decide on what you need and then search your favourite high street shops. Places like Zara and & Other Stories do their own versions of some of the key looks and trends each season. 

If you regularly attend work events where you need to be well dressed, or go out socially to places that warrants a smart dress code - try and combine your wardrobe. Depending on your job, and the industry you work in you may not really need a 'work look' and a 'out of work' look - you'll just need a 'you' look.

If you like the items featured in this blog, visit the Villiod app and you can find my boards, tap and purchase any items shown (if they are still in stock).  

That one outfit that makes you feel fierce

Items shown above top right: ASOS Fuller bust african print scrappy contrast bra (from £20) and underwear(£PNK)

Textures can be a great way to add importance and glamour to an outfit. A well structured dress that compliments your figure is worth a million pounds.  Steer clear of cheap fabrics though as it can really spoil an outfit. For additional power dressing put on some fantastic and fierce underwear. Sit there looking all polished, nobody but you needs to know you have crazy, sexy, gorgeous underwear on  - I'm telling you, it can really boost your confidence - try it!


Important meeting at work? 

No problem. Every gal needs a crisp white shirt, and colour-cordinated accessories make for a smart and practical city girl look. Clutch bag for the evenings too.

You can keep reinventing this look by switching up your shoes and bags. And let's not forget a ponytail, braid or blow dry and different make-up can transform this simple look all over again.

Friday night on the town? 

Sorted. Try this relaxed, stylish off-duty look. Keep things elegant and on point with heels and a structured bag. Check shoulder bags to see if the straps are removable - these can then double up as a clutch bag too. 

Casual off duty look

Easy. This is where a nice clean, well looked after, pair of white simple sneakers can make your outfit look pulled together. Avoid wearing your 'gym' trainers from A to B and have a pair of 'walking trainers' that compliment your style - you can be practical and stylish. 

Date night?

We all need a dress that makes us feel great, no matter what we look like or how we feel - we slip on 'that' dress and it hides the lumps and the bumps and flaunts our best features. You could even match with the black patent shoes and multi coloured Chloe bag. I would avoid wearing velvet shoes and a velvet dress though as this would be a bit too matchy. 

Weekend brunch 

One of my favourite patterns is stripes. It goes with everything and can be dressed up and dressed down. It's very french chic and I do tend to be inspired by the Parisian's elegant and coordinated style for the city gal wardrobe. I've put the velvet heels in this picture but you could swap for the trainers. 

If you'd like some help pulling together your own capsule collection that compliments your lifestyle and body get in touch at: www.robertastylelee.co.uk 

Look good, feel good. 

Stay fab!

Roberta x 

Note: This is a sample of a capsule collection - not all items and outfits ensembles have been shared.

You can see more over on the website at www.robertastylelee.co.uk 

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