Positive Change is Possible!
As a new year begins, it’s a good time to think about making healthy changes in your life. While many people fail to stick with their New Year's resolutions for long, you can take a different approach for 2019. Start by thinking about what you really want to accomplish personally and professionally this year—then develop a measurable, achievable plan for progress.
You’ll have more powerful planning if you begin by plotting your goals against your core values. If you’ve identified potential goals that align with what you (and only you) value, you’ll have a better chance of success.
- Remove non-essentials in your life so you can focus on things that matter most to you and avoid distractions.
- Whatever it is you want to achieve anew, break it down into small activities at first. Repeating small, positive behavior changes helps you rewire your brain’s neural pathways, to adopt healthier habits.
- Try attaching your new desired action to well-formed current behavior, such as fitting in a brief meditation after you have a hot drink each morning helps your brain incorporate the new routine.
Source: Magellan Health
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Therapists share the Keys to Creating Positive Change from PsychCentral.com.