How To Accomplish Anything In 2020

No topic was off limits at Kroger's Wellness Your Way Festival in Cincinnati. So I asked 14 wellness experts what's their personal mantra. The answers are your ultimate guide to accomplishing anything in the new year.

“You are strong; You are beautiful; You are important; You are so capable; You are brilliant; Everything that you want to do in this life you will do and are already doing.”

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Big affirmation energy by Tone It Up! Co-Founders Karena and Katrina! Katrina says this affirmation to her daughter every morning. After a few months she realized that part of the reason she starting reciting this affirmation to her babe was because she needed to hear it too.

“Rationalize Your Fear.”

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Pop Culture Expert and Influencer, Perez Hilton has struggled with food addiction. By challenging his fearful thoughts and setting small attainable goals he's revamped his behavior. He started by taking a walk daily and now feels confident participating in group fitness classes.

“You Must Remember To Drink As You Pour."

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After suffering from burnout Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts took this advice from her mentor and yoga teacher MaJaya to heart. It's what allows her to continue to be of service as a Lululemon Global Ambassador, Yoga Teacher and Founder of Yoga, Literature, and Art Camp for Teen Girls. Drink up.

“Life is hard. Food should be easy and delicious.”

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Do you know what Joy Bauer does after a full day as NBC’s Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Expert? She cooks more! Now you may not share the same joy for cooking but everybody's gotta eat. The key is finding some simple, yummy recipes you like eating.

“Wellness Is Not A One Size Fits All Model.”

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Fitness Guru and founder of P90X, Tony Horton has trained thousands of people over the past two decades. What he knows for sure is that everybody and every BODY is different. He encourages you to find out what works for you and stick to that.

“Figure out the ways in which you’re getting in the way of achieving the things you say you want.”

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Liz Moody, author and podcast host believes that you should never be the one to say no to yourself. Rejection is a part of life. Once you get over this fear it does't have a hold on you anymore.

“The Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With One Step.”

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When LA Galaxy star Cobi Jones's soccer career ended he had to rebuild his life and career. He battled his overwhelm by remembering that you don't have to figure it all out a once. Beginning with the first step is progress.

“You Can Do Anything With The Right Mindset”

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At 3'11" Allison Warrell is the shortest person to ever compete in a body building competition. She doesn't view dwarfism as a disability. This mindset has allowed her to help thousands of little people take control of their health as she continues to strive for her pro card.

“Let Food Be Thy Medicine And Medicine Be Thy Food”

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Four-time Emmy Nominee and Best Selling Cookbook Author, Debbie Matenopoulos credits her health mantra to her Greek ancestor, Aristotle. The Mediterranean diet isn't a diet folks, it's just a way Greek people have been eating for centuries! Try this delicious fare and you'll never diet again.

"Always Can’”

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Da Rulk, Functional Strength and Conditioning Specialist credits his perseverance to an old Hawaiian saying, " If can, can, if no can, still can." Raving fans (aka Da Ohana) like Chris Hemsworth credit Rulk for inspiring them to push themselves past what they believe is possible.

“Dance Is Dance Whether You’re Walking Or Rolling”

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Wheelchair? Don't care. After a car accident left Rollettes Dance Team Founder Chelsie Hill paralyzed from the waist down she didn't let it squash her passion for dance. She said this quote unconsciously during an interview and it's become her mantra ever since.

"Have Full Body Yeses."

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Inspired by Paulo Coleho's classic, The Alchemist, Shanicia Boswell, Founder of Black Moms Blog is committed to living her "personal legend". Using her body as her guide she let's her full body "yeses" lead the way.

"Meditate."

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After teen, Cherrial O’Dell tried to take her life twice she was introduced to meditation by singer, song-writer Jewel's Never Broken Foundation. Cherrial credits her daily meditation practice with helping her heal every part of her life. Her calm radiance is proof that it works.

“Don’t look at what other people are doing to the left or right of you; Look forward and keep going.”

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After experiencing some career disappointments (hey that's show biz) celebrity chef, Stuart O'Keefe adopted this mantra and feels happier for it. Comparing can lead to despairing. Stay in your lane and keep your eye on the prize.

Wishing you a soaring New Year!