- January 1, 2020
- Posted by: Limi Hospital
- Categories: General Health Care, Treatment
It’s a brand New Year and that means turning over a new leaf. Instead of making a long list of things you want to change, why not focus on the right steps to prioritize your health. Because, after all, the last thing you want at the end of this year is to be reminded that your New Year Resolution was never completed. See below 5 tips that will help you achieve your health goal by the end of the year!
Keep it Simple : Working on everything at once is too much for 365 days. So pick 1-2 health goals for the year and stick to them. It’s much better to make a couple real, long-term changes than to make a dozen half changes. If you’re now realizing that your #2020 resolutions were a little too broad or ambitious, there’s no shame in scaling them back to something more manageable.
Set Realistic Goals: Make sure whatever health goals you make are attainable and sustainable. Since you definitely have to eat, we suggest focusing your goals around the food you put in your body. Food fuels all our cells and directly impacts our energy levels, weight, and overall physical and mental health. Nothing is quite as important. Yet eating well is a challenge for most people.
Get into a Rhythm: You may have resolved to cook more often in the past, only to conclude it is too hard in this busy modern life. But if you really want to change your eating habits, it’s probably best to make sure you have some reliable infrastructure to help you get in a groove. A good meal plan!
Keep Stress Levels Down: The more stressed we are, the less likely we are to stick to a new regiment, even if it’s pretty easy. Ever heard of stress eating?
Know Yourself: Forcing yourself to do something that is the complete opposite of you doesn’t usually yield the desired results. If you really want to reach your health goals, try working with your strengths or removing weaknesses from the equation.