Everyone
wants to start 2015 off on the right foot. And that often means that
when we ring in the New Year, we bring on the resolutions. But quite
often (more often than anyone wants to admit) those resolutions are
forgotten by the time March Madness rolls around – if not sooner.
How do we keep this from happening? What’s the best way to stay on track for a healthier, happier 2015?
Make your resolutions stick by making them SMART and writing them down! SMART is an acronym that outlines a great way to form a goal. Following the smart guidelines will make your goal more attainable and help keep you on track to reaching it!
#1 Specific : The more specific you are, the more likely you are to accomplish that goal. If your resolution is vague, there are more loopholes and places for rationalizing reasons not to try or succeed. Which goal sounds more attainable: I will finish my housework sometime OR I will empty the dishwasher before 7pm every day. Multiple specific goals are more likely to be completed than one sweeping goal that covers a lot but is never done.
#2 Measureable: Adding a number or amount to a resolution makes it more tangible. It also gives you a firm endpoint or milestone to reach before you feel like your goal is accomplished. Losing weight is a great example. Setting the goal to lose weight without a measureable component (pounds or inches) keeps the resolution vague and easy to toss aside. Once you’ve lost a single pound, you’ve technically reached your goal. Saying ‘I will lose 15 pounds” not only gives you a milestone to reach, but keeps you focused until you reach it.
Tune in later in the week for my next tip to keeping your resolutions!
Dr. Dan Turo is the owner and chiropractor of Turo Family Chiropractic located in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, PA. Follow him on facebook and twitter.
How do we keep this from happening? What’s the best way to stay on track for a healthier, happier 2015?
Make your resolutions stick by making them SMART and writing them down! SMART is an acronym that outlines a great way to form a goal. Following the smart guidelines will make your goal more attainable and help keep you on track to reaching it!
#1 Specific : The more specific you are, the more likely you are to accomplish that goal. If your resolution is vague, there are more loopholes and places for rationalizing reasons not to try or succeed. Which goal sounds more attainable: I will finish my housework sometime OR I will empty the dishwasher before 7pm every day. Multiple specific goals are more likely to be completed than one sweeping goal that covers a lot but is never done.
#2 Measureable: Adding a number or amount to a resolution makes it more tangible. It also gives you a firm endpoint or milestone to reach before you feel like your goal is accomplished. Losing weight is a great example. Setting the goal to lose weight without a measureable component (pounds or inches) keeps the resolution vague and easy to toss aside. Once you’ve lost a single pound, you’ve technically reached your goal. Saying ‘I will lose 15 pounds” not only gives you a milestone to reach, but keeps you focused until you reach it.
Tune in later in the week for my next tip to keeping your resolutions!
Dr. Dan Turo is the owner and chiropractor of Turo Family Chiropractic located in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, PA. Follow him on facebook and twitter.
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