Happy New Year!!!
Yes, it’s that time of year again — time to set goals to work toward for the next 12 months. While new year resolutions have a bad rap, they really shouldn’t. With the big holidays behind us, January provides a mental fresh start and the freedom to say goodbye to whatever happened in 2024. It’s all a matter of setting the right new year resolutions. The key to setting good goals is making them aspirational and yet attainable at the same time — something you want to work toward, and you can honestly see yourself achieving. Choosing a new year's resolution that’s too big or one that requires a big overhaul of your daily routine will only set you up for frustration and failure. It’s also smart to pick a goal that can be broken down into a clear step-by-step process to conquer it. When you can take small steps, the task ahead isn’t so daunting and challenges are much easier to overcome. Here are some of our team's top picks. To view all 65 click here!
Make time for family
It sounds cheesy, but if you have healthy family relationships, do everything you can to maintain them.
Read more books There’s nothing quite like getting cozy on the sofa with a new book when it’s cold outside.
Prioritize sleep A lack of sleep can lead to an array of problems, from memory problems to immune system challenges.
Prevention Exercise your brain Playing the mind-boosting games featured in this Prevention special can help manage stress and anxiety, as well as boost happiness endorphins at the same time.
Plan a vacation Women who vacation at least twice a year have a lower heart attack risk than those who do so rarely.
Lift weights A quality set of dumbbells can help elevate your workout, improve your stamina, and build muscle.
Do one thing at a time Multitasking doesn't make you more efficient, but it does stress you out.
Give yourself more compliments Repeat after us: "Today is my day. I'm thankful for me." Positive self-talk can help you focus on what's good in your life.
Be current about the news It can be hard to keep up with what’s going on in the world given the lightning-fast news cycles. But it’s more important than ever to stay informed.
The New Year is a time for all of us to reflect on what worked for us in the past, what goals we want to set and to implement strategies to accomplish them. We are always here to listen and support our community.
Stacey Froelich
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