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Many of us will want to press reset with a resolutionor, more likely, several.
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If only the numbers were better in our favor.
At the end of the year, only 12 percent of the group had stuck with their program.
A similarstudyout of the University of Scranton saw slightly better numbers, with a whopping 19 percent success rate.
After a revoltingly unhealthy year, I find myself living in a body that reminds me of Mrs. And lets remember, if at first we dont succeed, theres always the Chinese or Jewish New Year.
In the meantime, heres how to make New Years resolutions that have a better chance stick of sticking.
Anxiety and depression are on the rise, and were experiencing a loneliness epidemic, he says.
Social connection, he promises, is the path to a better chance of success.
You have something to work toward because you know youre being held to account.
And youre killing two birds with one stone since social connection is intrinsically rewarding.
For example, a vow to eat more vegetables could result in more energy andcleaner skin.
Or an exercise-based resolution could help lessen anxiety and sleep issues.
So ask yourself: Why am I doing this?
And if you cant find the answer, maybe let it go.
Doing things for purely aesthetic reasons tends not to work.
People love us regardless of our abs, she says.
But if you could figure out how a resolution will make you feel?
Now that is a powerful motivator.
But theres a punchline, he says.
Our bodies know what they need at any given moment, she says.
Our bodies really know best.
Values are easier to keep than goals, she says.
The benefits outshine those of any ab workout routine.
Would adding a bench in the hallway encourage you to put on yourrunning shoes?
Would amping up the wattage in your desk lamp help improve your focus?
Changing something little can have the biggest shift, Oruncak says.
Goals are easier to achieve without distraction, obstacles, or added steps.
Remember: Baby Steps
Above all, keep your goals realistic.
Real change isnt about flipping a switch; its about building a foundation.
Or, start by walking up one extra flight of stairs.
Though these actions may seem tiny, they are achievable, consistent, and create momentum.
Once youve built the habit, you might gradually increase the effort.
Starting small and sustainable is how you create long-term change without burning out.
