In Bicycling, Public Health, Walking

Sticky notes with resolutions

As we are at the beginning of a New Year and we can finally say good-bye to 2020, thoughts turn to making resolutions.  We hope that we will do positive things to change our lives for the better. 

Most resolutions typically involve improving health, well-being and finances.  Although resolutions are made with good intentions, studies have shown that about 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail.  If you want to achieve your resolutions, you may want to follow the SMART goal guide to setting objectives. 

Specific 

Measurable 

Attainable 

Relevant 

Time-sensitive  

As an example, your goal is to bicycle to work twice per week:

Specific – be clear about your resolution.  Instead of saying I want to be more active; resolve to bike to work twice a week.   

Measurable – I will bike 4 miles this week. 

Attainable – choose a goal that is possible. My schedule is flexible enough to allow me to achieve biking to work twice a week.  

Relevant – keep it realistic to your goal.  I am physically able to bike and have a bike that will allow me to commute.   

Time-sensitive – give yourself a time frame to meet your goal.  I will have one week to bike 4 miles. 

Whatever your resolutions are for 2021, the SMART guide may help you reach them. 

 

Wishing you a 2021 that is healthy and safe! 

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