Positive New Year Resolutions

Even if you thought that this year your new year's resolution would be to NOT make any new year's resolutions...inevitably our thoughts turn to the things we would like to do differently in 2010.

Here are my top 5 tips for ensuring 2010 is the year in which you achieve your goals:


1. State your Goal Positively

Instead of 'I want to give up smoking' think 'I want to enjoy the health benefits of being a non smoker'. Instead of 'I can't be this overweight anymore - I hate the way I look and feel' think 'I am looking forward to wearing clothes that suit me in a smaller size'.

2. Be Realistic

If your goal is weight loss then please, please, please don't go for the quick fix. If you lose 1-2lbs (maximum 2kg) a week your are more likely to keep the weight off.


3. Get Help

Tell your family and friends about your goals and ask for their practical help or emotional support. Watch out for the saboteurs! If someone is constantly telling you one cream cake or one cigarette won't do any harm then what kind of a friend are they?

4. Do Something Towards Your Goal Everyday

Make small lasting changes everyday. You won't run a marathon on day 1 but you could walk for 10 minutes everyday. You'll be surprised how quickly this will turn into 20 mins or even a jog!

5. Be Consistent

Make the small changes lifelong habits. Ditch the all or nothing attitude and realise that every day you will need to be changing just a little bit and each of those small changes will add up to something big!