{"id":7271,"date":"2020-01-02T09:00:46","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T15:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/ucinfo\/?p=7271"},"modified":"2024-06-07T12:12:05","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T17:12:05","slug":"new-year-new-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/ucinfo\/2020\/01\/02\/new-year-new-you\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year New You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Setting\nGoals for Better Health<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The tradition of New Year\u2019s resolutions provides an excellent\nopportunity to set goals to improve your health. Identifying your top health\nneeds and setting realistic goals are important steps to take for successful\nbehavior change. Follow the steps and tips below to create the new you in the\nNew Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:\nSelf-Assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you set goals, assess your lifestyle by tracking your\ndaily food and fluid intake, exercise, and amount of sleep for one week in a\njournal. Evaluate your journal and set your goals based on where you may need\nto make a change. Also, take time to reflect on your last year\u2019s goals;\nre-evaluate the changes you were able to make and maintain, and recognize any\ngoals you may not have successfully implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Set\nGoals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Setting SMART goals is a proven way to effectively establish\nand attain goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SMART goals are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

S<\/strong>pecific <\/p>\n\n\n\n

M<\/strong>easurable <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A<\/strong>chievable <\/p>\n\n\n\n

R<\/strong>elevant <\/p>\n\n\n\n

T<\/strong>ime-bound<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXAMPLE <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

S: I want to walk 5 miles every week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

M: Using the GPS on my smart phone, I will record the miles I\nwalk daily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Each week, I can schedule 3 days for a walk in my\nneighborhood or at the gym. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

R: Walking helps me manage stress and makes me feel\nenergized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

T: After one month, I will review my walking records and\nincrease my goal if I am walking more than 5 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3:\nEvaluate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each week, evaluate your progress and update your plan with\nthis progress. Set additional goals only when you are ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common\nHealth Focus Areas:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n