New Year's Resolutions: How to Achieve Your Health Goals in the New Year

new year's resolutions: how to achieve your health goals in the new year ten most common new year's resolutions Seven out of ten popular New Year's resolutions are health related. 1 2 8 9. 10 Quit Smoking Drink Eat Get Manage Get Lose Get a Manage Volunteer Healthy Foods Less More Stress Fit Weight Better Job Debt to Help Alcohol Sleep Others new year's resolutions by the numbers 3, maintain their resolutions 8% 4 the first week People who make resolutions are 10 times more likely to attain their goals than people who don't explicitly make resolutions. achieve their resolutions 45% 38% 46% make weight related resolutions of people usually maintain their resolutions make resolutions past six months. 0000000000 January | February | March | April | May | June ways to maintain your health related resolutions Whether your New Year's resolution is controlling your diabetes, losing weight, or just getting healthier, following these few steps can make the difference between being part of the 8% who achieve their New Year's resolutions, or the 25% who don't make it past the first week. Get Support Studies show support is critical and can help with accountability. Set Mini Goals Control Your Keep it Simple Don't try to change everything at once. Choice one or two goals at a time. Within your overall plan set small attainable milestones and focus on Environment Stack the deck in your favor by eliminating anything that may distract you from your goals. Goal meeting them. Track Your Progress Record or chart your Make a Plan Write down your overall goals, how you plan on achieving them, and in what time span you Reward Yourself Reward yourself when you meet your mini goals for continued motivation and Believe in Yourself. Don't let slip-ups or setbacks keep you from your goals. Belief in yourself will pull you through. progress. Research indicates that such self-monitoring' increases the probability of keeping your resolution. want to achieve them, success. Sources: http://www.usa.gov/citizen/Topics/New-Years-Resolutions.shtml, University of Scranton. Journal of Clinical Psychology, http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/new-years-resolutions-1-month-later *All information provided on this info graphic is for your information only and may not be construed as medical advice or instruction. No action or inaction should be taken based solely on the contents of this information; instead, readers should consult appropriate health professionals on any matter relating to their health and well-being. Readers who fail to consult with appropriate health authorities assume the risk of any injuries. The publisher is not responsible for any errors or omissions. Call 971.800.1066 AMERICAN For more health tips visit: www.ocalafamilydoctor.com/my-health FAMILY MEDICAL 4-