Happy New Year! Have you made a resolution for the upcoming
year? The Prostate 8 recommendations provide some guidelines for resolutions
that will promote prostate health. But making a resolution is easy—the hard
part is keeping it! Here are some guidelines for setting and achieving your
goals for this year.
Set attainable goals:
When thinking of your resolutions, make sure they are
concrete and achievable. A drastic change will be harder to implement, which
could leave you feeling discouraged if you are not making progress. Try setting
a time limit and breaking a goal into smaller pieces: For example, increase
exercise by a few minutes each week instead of trying to increase it
dramatically in just a few days.
Mark your calendar:
Take some time to add your goal into your day-to-day
schedule. If you want to exercise more, for example, pick a time when you can
work out every day, and stick to your plan. Once you settle into a routine, it
will be easier to keep your goal! You could even set reminders on your
phone—this way, you won’t forget to put on your Fitbit or eat your daily
serving of cruciferous vegetables.
Get your friends and
family involved:
Tell your friends and family members about your resolution,
so they can check in on your progress and encourage you. Or, better yet,
partner up with someone and create a shared resolution—you can motivate each
other to succeed.
Celebrate your
successes:
Make sure to reward yourself when you have made progress
toward your goal. Remember that even small exercise and diet changes can have a
big impact on your health—with some time and dedication, you’ll be able to
achieve your goals. Here’s to a great 2016!
