Make the most of your New Year’s Resolutions!

Mon, Dec 30, 2019

Enjoy our weekly wellness tip from Licensed Acupuncturist, Michael Savalli, from the office of Elizabeth Martin.

 Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick, with These Tips

It’s not enough to just have a New Year’s Resolution, you also need a plan.  According to some, it takes 3 months to form a new routine, and if you make it to 6 months, it’s likely to become a lifelong change.  While reading an NBC news article by Julie Compton, I came across these tips for making a New Year’s Resolution, that I’d like to share.

1. Be realistic about your goal, and plan ahead by at least a week.  Focus on the “how” and make identifiable changes.  You should be able to easily record and track your progress.  Avoid being too vague.
2. Replace the bad habit with a good one.  We form habits based on how our brains respond to rewards.  Have healthy rewards for good behaviors, even if it is only a small one, like a stick of gum.  You can also have larger rewards for yourself to reinforce progress milestones.
3. Eliminate triggers, and change your environment.  Notice times, places and things that tend to trigger the behaviors you want to change, and change those as well.  A good plan realizes things you need to change beforehand, in order to give yourself the best chances for success.
4. Have social support, and avoid negative influences.  Maybe find a friend who wants to make the same change and get them to do it with you.  Practice ways of saying “no” to people who might lead you away from your goals.  If it helps, you can make your resolution known so that others can offer accountability and support.
5. Be kind to yourself regarding slip-ups.  We’re all human and prone to making mistakes, don’t let them derail you!  Instead of casting blame on yourself or others, strengthen your resolve. Mistakes are a sign to try harder, or differently.  Again, have a good plan to get back on track after slip-ups.

That’s all for now.  New Year’s resolutions are a great way to make significant and positive changes in your life, but they take work!  Spend the time to plan ahead, recognize and celebrate those milestones, and don’t give up on yourself.

Meet Michael Savalli, MSOM, L.Ac

Michael is a board certified NY State Licensed Acupuncturist, who received his Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine from New York College of Health Professions.  While in this program, he also specialized in Chinese Herbal Medicine. If you or anyone you know is interested in staying healthy this season, schedule your appointment and learn how Acupuncture and herbs can boost your immunity. 

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Have a Happy and Healthy 2020!

With Love,

Liz

Elizabeth M. Martin, MSOM, L.Ac, LMT and the Staff at Hands on Acupuncture and Massage Therapy, P.C.