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A Guide to Achieving Realistic Resolutions (back)

1/11/2012

It's a New Year and there's no better time to step out and start off on the right foot when it comes to your physical health and personal well-being.

January is a great month to challenge yourself--whether you're looking to shed the weight gained over the holiday season or start a new exercise routine. Whatever your goal may be it’s important to be proactive. The start of a new year is a great time to think about where you’ve fallen short in the past and what you can do from this day forward.

Below is a guideline with a few simple rules that may help you successfully achieve your New Year’s resolutions.

A Guide to Achieving Realistic Resolutions

Be Honest with Yourself

oDon’t choose resolutions that are too easy or too hard.

oDon’t choose the same resolutions you’ve chosen in years past.

Team up

oFind a resolution buddy and keep each other on track.

oMake a group resolution with your co-workers or family… encourage others to make the same resolutions.

Be realistic

oGive yourself a realistic time frame…some goals may take a few weeks and others the whole year.

oMake sure your resolution is part of a big picture… set small goals along the way

Be specific

oPick a theme of the change you want to make… don’t make too many resolutions.

oSet check points throughout the year to ensure you are on the right path.

Be patient

oDon’t beat yourself up if it is taking longer than expected to reach your goals.

oIf you find yourself off track… start over in February or March.

Talk about it

oShare your resolution plan with your co-workers, family, neighbors… the more people you tell the more inclined you’ll be to stick to it.

Write it down

oKeep a notepad of your goals and jot down progress along the way… post motivational notes around your house and office.

Reward yourself

oPut incentives in place for your accomplishments… go to a movie with a friend after you lose those first 5 pounds.

Source: CHC Wellness

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