New Year’s is right around the corner!
There are often people on both sides of making resolutions. People who are against choosing this time of year to make any resolutions and those that really embrace making resolutions or goals for the New Year. Studies show about 50% of Americans make resolutions, but only about 8% achieve them. Check out this great short article for improving your success, “A Psychologist’s Secrets to Making New Year’s Resolutions Stick”.
When creating goals, think of the SMART acronym which stands for:
S = Specific (make your goal simple and clear)
M = Measurable (tracking in a way to show you have completed your goal)
A = Achievable (be realistic, your goal can be challenging, but don’t set yourself up for failure)
R = Results-Focused (measure outcome)
T = Time-bound (by when will you aim to achieve your goal, be realistic; you may break up a large goal into smaller goals to achieve along the way)
For more on using the SMART method, check this resource from the University of Virginia.
Use this worksheet I created to jump start your ideas for your Goals for 2017. Don’t feel like you have to make a goal for every category, choose what is important to you, but make sure to nurture your inner child. Also, check out our past posts including Season of Health.
We are happy to help you achieve your nutrition and health goals for 2017, feel free to reach out to us!
Make your 2017 New Year’s Goals the best yet!
Be Well,
Lori Enriquez
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Health Educator