Get Up And Do Something: Practical Tips for Successful Behavior Change

Get Up And Do Something Get up and Do Something is a program of the Delaware Coalition to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Nutrition. Your source for optimal health.

Practical Tips for Successful Behavior Change Jan 10th 2013, 11:37 We're one week into 2013, and if you made a new year's resolution, you're probably still on course. But if long-term change is what you're after, make sure you're setting realistic goals to see lasting results. I find that people tend to set lofty, over-the-top goals that are completely unrealistic to begin with—and then beat themselves up when they fall short. What's the point of setting a goal that you'll give up on before you start, or will quit just after just a few days of trying? I always tell my clients that it's better to set realistic, shorter-term, achievable goals that you can keep as part of your routine for the rest of your life. Avoid the temptation of the quick-fix scheme or myriad of diet products on the market today. There's a reason they make millions upon millions of dollars … they don't work, and people keep coming back for more!

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