The new year is a great time to reflect and set intentions for the upcoming year. Many resolutions center on health and wellness, highlighting the importance of physical and mental wellbeing. Despite resolutions having several benefits, sticking to them can be difficult.
One tactic to help you stick to your New Year’s resolutions is to make them SMART. SMART resolutions should be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-bound. For example, instead of having your resolution be "I am going to be more active," try a SMART resolution like "I will go on a walk every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday this month."
You may feel discouraged if you don’t see results right away. That does not mean you aren’t making progress. Celebrate small wins along the way to encourage yourself to keep going.
While resolutions can significantly impact wellbeing, getting routine preventive care is also an important component of overall health. The purpose of preventive care is to help people stay well and to catch potential medical problems early before they become harder – and more expensive – to treat.
Everybody should have a primary care provider (PCP) who they see for an annual well visit. If you need help finding a PCP, our Find a Doctor tool can help you get started.
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