The Secret to Successful New Year’s Resolutions!
It’s that time of year again when everyone is making resolutions for the new year. Among the most popular resolutions are those related to health. Some people decide to quit smoking. Some people are determined that this is the year they will lose weight. Others resolve to become healthier by eating right and exercising regularly. All of these resolutions are important to living a longer and healthier life. After all, the quality of the life you are leading is determined by how healthy you are.
For those of you who have chosen health related resolutions, it is important to make sure your goals are specific. It is easier to stick to your resolution if you have devised clear and concise objectives. For example, instead of just saying you are going to eat right you should say that your goal is to add more fruit to your diet and eat whole grain pastas and breads. Or instead of just saying I’m going to start exercising, you could say that your resolution is to walk or run two miles three days per week. The more specifically you state your goals, the more likely you will be to implement the resolution.
Once you have set your new year’s resolutions plan to stick to them for at least thirty days. Studies have suggested that if you adhere to any diet or exercise program for at least thirty days, you will be less likely to quit. Planning to continue your resolution for thirty days also gives you a finite goal to look towards. It is easier to promise yourself thirty days and adhere to your resolution than to just say ‘from now on’. An ambiguous time can make the resolution seem daunting and may discourage you from pursuing it.
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Posted on December 27, 2007 by Vicki | Filed Under Food, Diet, Health, Exercise, Body, Motivation, Losing Weight
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