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Making New Year's Resolutions Stick!

1/5/2012

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Happy New Year and welcome to a brand new start in 2012! I’m sure you’ve had time to think about your New Year’s Resolution. Among the top contenders include losing weight, quitting smoking, and getting more exercise. Often times, we make lofty goals and our motivation tends to wear after a few months. Actually, 60% of us will completely drop our resolution by the 6 month mark, and less than a quarter of resolution makers will stick to their resolution after 2 years. But what could you do differently this year that you haven’t done in the past? What will make this resolution stick? The single most important factor of success was the readiness to change, as stated in the April 2002 “Journal of Clinical Psychology” (Vol. 58, No.4). It all comes down to having a plan, being prepared and being accountable.  It is your mindset which will dictate your success, along with a manageable plan.

The first step is making a SMART goal – Specific, Manageable, Achievable, Realistic and Tangible. It is also important to take baby steps and expect minor relapses. It is true, people often get discouraged if they have a small relapse and wish to abandon the process. It is the perfect time to realize that you are human and learn what triggered the relapse in order to move forward. And let’s not forget to set up small rewards for our victories in sticking to the resolution. The mind is certainly a powerful tool in making and sticking to resolutions. If you are feeling a little lost or need some motivation, a coach can help you plan and implement the phases and strategies for a successful New Year’s Resolution. Naturopathic medicine offers nutrition, botanical medicine, lifestyle counselling and homeopathy that can help you achieve your goals and give you the extra edge to make this New Year’s Resolution the one that will stick!

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