New year, new you … or you at your best

Many people make resolutions to improve their lot when a new year rolls around. Ok. Why not? But it turns out there’s a way to do that, that will yield better results, or at least results!

While there’s not much research into resolutions a new study looks at the language we use when making them. Turns out a resolution that aims to LIMIT or ELIMINATE something is less likely to succeed than a resolution that takes a proactive approach. So, rather than say I WON’T snack at night you’re better off planning what you will do! I will go to bed a half an our earlier . .I will have a cup of tea .. you get the idea.

And it helps to have someone supporting your efforts. Supporting .not up in your face all the time. The study shows that the ‘intermediate’ support is most productive. Yeah, yeah, that means a health coach like me can be of value .. but not everyone makes that choice. Just find the person who can be in your corner. That also ties into research into happiness. Having one person who ‘gets’ us helps boost our happiness.

Here’s to a great 2024! I’ll be posting suggestions, hints and the like both her and on my FB page, BYOURBEST .. so check it out .. just maybe it’ll be the support you’re looking for to make this your best year yet!