Happy New Year and welcome back!
A study
conducted in the Journal of Clinical Psychology found the following
statistics for New Year’s Resolutions in 2014.
Top New Year’s Resolutions
- Lose Weight
- Get Organized
- Spend Less, Save More
Length of Resolutions
Resolution maintained through first week- 75%
Past two weeks- 71%
Past one month- 64%
Past six months- 46%
Beat
the odds and stick to your resolutions this year. Instead of focusing on the outcome
of your goals, concentrate on the process of reaching those
goals. Change can be difficult, but there are countless resources available to
help you- no matter what your goal may be!
- Sign-up
for MCC Weekly Wellness e-mails. These are sent once a week and
include information about various wellness topics, group fitness classes,
healthy recipes and exercise tips. To receive these emails please REPLY
“Yes- add me to the email list” to this email.
- Join
a group fitness class. These classes are FREE, small
groups and can be modified to meet your needs. For full descriptions of
the classes visit our website (www.mclennan.edu/wellness).
- Get
an accountability partner. Find someone who has a similar
goal, or a successful experience with your specific goal. Be honest with
them about your struggles and your successes. Your partner should be one
of your biggest cheerleaders. Regular communication can help you with the
process of change and reaching your goal.
- Set
benchmark goals and rewards. Set goals between 1 week and 1
month that coincide with your ultimate goal (ex.- long term goal = run a
half marathon, start with running 1 continuous mile in three weeks, then a
5k in 6 weeks, etc.). Celebrate when you reach that goal with a reward
that helps you continue to work toward the bigger picture (buy a new
workout top or socks, sign up for a fun run, take a relaxing hot bath,
etc.).
I’d
love to hear how you plan to pursue healthy living in 2015 and how the MCC
Wellness Program can help!
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