Experts’ Advise on Making and Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
Whether it’s giving up chocolate and sweets, drinking less alcohol, quitting smoking, losing 10 lbs., visiting the gym at least 3 times a week, most people want to start a clean slate when the clocks strike midnight on the 31st December.
Whilst we’re absolutely convinced that your resolutions are being made with the best of intentions, the majority of us seldom reach the first couple of weeks of January before breaking one of our goals.
So what’s the secret to making a resolution that you might actually have a chance of keeping? Head-to-toe has assembled an assortment of experts to share their own resolutions and offer some easy, practical tips to help you stick to your individual goals.
Dr. Roshini Raj (http://www.drroshiniraj.com/)
Do not overwhelm yourself with lofty and difficult-to-achieve goals, such as going from size 12 to 4 in just a month or attending a demanding fitness class 7 days a week. Being unable to complete your overly ambitious goals can prove counterproductive and can only make you feel bad about yourself. Instead, aim at setting up goals that are easier to achieve and break them up into smaller steps, one step at a time. Pay attention to what you can easily improve: choose healthier foods at each meal, skip the elevator or control your posture. Learning from the mistakes of the last year is also a good way to start. Reflect on what went wrong and what you could have done better. Do not be too hard on yourself – just consider your weak points and decide what you can do about them this year. Lastly, find a buddy to share your New Year’s resolutions with – it can be both fun and motivational experience for […]