Heres what experts suggest to stay on track this year.
This makes it much more likely that youll stick with your new routine.
Instead of telling yourself to stopeating so much sugarinstead, commit toeating more fruits and vegetables, Albers said.
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Starting a new habit pushes aside the old habits.
Its a tool called habit stacking, said Albers.
If you drink coffee every morning, [pair] that with doingstretchesimmediately after or going for a walk.
So link two things together to make them happen, Albers said.
Fixating on the outcome and then having trouble achieving that goal can be discouraging.
Instead, Albers said, think about the steps youll need to take to get there.
You could say, Im going togo for a walk every day.
Im going to be mindful of my portion sizes, things like that.
Keeping data is always really important.
Plus, it doesnt have to take a lot of time.
Adding a checkmark in your calendar to note that you did a task can be enough, she added.
But even the most rigorous resolution-adopter will mess up at some point.
Instead of getting negative, get curious, said Albers.
Ask yourself, What stood in the way of me going to the gym?
Why am I struggling with this?
Being compassionate with yourself will give you more answers.
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