According to many reports, here are the some of the most
common New Year’s resolutions:
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Lose Weight
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Get Fit
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Quit Smoking
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Learn Something New
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Eat Healthier
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Get Out of Debt and Save Money
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Spend More Time with Family
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Travel
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Be Less Stressed
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Volunteer
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Drink Less
I'm sure that at one time or another, most of us have
resolved to make changes in at least some of these areas. Unfortunately, studies also show that these
same resolutions are frequently broken.
The answer is not to stop making resolutions but is to figure out ways
to accomplish your goals. Helping Salt
Lake City residents achieve their health goals is a very rewarding part of my
job as a chiropractor in Utah. Here are
a few tips to help you achieve your goals and resolutions.
1.
Make it something that you really want. Don't make a goal that you really aren't
committed to or one that you think you 'should' do. Make it meaningful to you.
2.
Be specific. Instead of just making a goal to 'Lose
Weight', make a goal for example to lose 20 pounds by April 1st, and
then have a plan that breaks it up into daily, weekly and monthly tasks that
will 'baby step' you to the end goal.
3.
Limit your list of resolutions to a number
that is easier to handle. This helps
focus your efforts on the things you really want.
4.
Allow yourself to fail. If your goal is something you really want and
you have a specific plan, don't throw it all away if you mess up a few
times. Just realize that it is hard to
change some habits and if you cannot perfectly follow your plan doesn't mean
that you have to quit working at it. Just re-commit yourself and restart.
5.
Write down your specific goals and visualize
them regularly. As you write down
your goals, put them in a prominent place that you will see frequently, this
will help you keep visualizing the completed goal.
6.
Involve friends and family. Having someone hold you accountable is a
great way to stay on track. Changing your diet or exercising is easier if you
have someone to act as a coach or cheerleader for you and you for them.
The bottom line is that whether you have succeeded or failed
at keeping resolutions in the past, the new year is always a natural time to
re-assess your life and try to make a few positive changes. Here at The Joint in Salt Lake City, we hope
that you will make it a goal to keep your spine and joints healthier, and we
are here to help you by making it convenient and affordable to get regular
chiropractic adjustments.
~ Dr. Hendricks
