POSTED JANUARY 2024
1. Refine your goal.
One common stumbling block is setting an unrealistic goal, so this technique helps you commit to one that's actually achievable.
2. Shift your mindset.
There's a strong link between optimism and healthy behaviors. Practicing optimism may make you better at it — and help you reach your goals.
3. Find a buddy or a group.
If you aim to eat better or drink less, your chances of success are higher if the people around you are on board too. We are social creatures and tend to mirror the behaviors of those closest to us, even if we don't realize it.
4. Make small habit changes.
Our daily habits shape our health a lot more than we might realize. The science shows our lifestyle choices matter a lot, and these habits are tied to a reduced risk of everything from heart disease to dementia: good sleep, eating well, staying active, limiting alcohol, cutting back on sedentary screen time and cultivating friendships and social connections.
5. Say no to more things in 2024.
Time is our most precious resource. To make time for something new, you've got to stop doing something else.
