New Year, New You: Tips For Healthy Resolution Goals

For many, a new year is a chance for people to reinvent themselves through personal or professional goals. Numbers suggest those goals are often short-lived.

According to a study by the University of Scranton, losing weight is a typical resolution followed by saving money. Experts say only about 8% of people actually reach their goals. Counselor Melinda Brett tells 47 ABC says it’s about positivity because without it, we’re doomed to fail.

“It sets us up for failure all the time. it’s almost a guaranteed law a physics — that if you think negatively about yourself, you’re never going to be motivated to create change in your life.” Explains Brett.

Brett suggests starting with baby steps if you’re trying to achieve a major goal.

“So, if you’re somebody who’s never exercised for instance, the goal is not to go the gym everyday. The goal would be that one a day a week, I’m going to start doing some kind of movement and then pick something you enjoy doing and build on that.” She says.

According to Brett, going after a “new you” isn’t necessarily a bad thing but it’s important build upon yourself rather than completely reinventing yourself.

“If we kind of go into it more “this year I hope to deepen and grow who I am. I hope to improve on everything going on” I just think it puts us into a different head space.” Says Brett.

Experts also say patience is crucial. We’re told you should give yourself at least six weeks to just try.