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Ten Tips to help you Make a Health Behavior Change that Sticks
It is time to make health changes you can stick with, based on science.
- Focus on one behavior change goal at a time.
- Focus on one small or attainable change at a time. Once you have made the change into a habit (like taking your medication after breakfast every day) you can focus on your next goal
- Pick a behavior you have full control over.
- Identify your motivation to adopt a particular health behavior. If the reason for the change isn’t important enough to you to actually make the change, pick a different behavior—and be honest.
- Do the research –knowledge is a key predictor of change.
- Give it time—this process takes months if not longer so be patient with yourself.
- Ask for help—get encouragement from friends and family.
- Change the environment—if you need to lose weight, get rid of your candy jar.
- Find your tribe and join social health challenges.
- Work toward small and attainable goals.
- Celebrate even small successes.