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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. 

  1. Focus on one behavior change goal at a time.
    1. 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
  2. Pick a behavior you have full control over.
  3. 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. 
  4. Do the research –knowledge is a key predictor of change.  
  5. Give it time—this process takes months if not longer so be patient with yourself.
  6. Ask for help—get encouragement from friends and family.
  7. Change the environment—if you need to lose weight, get rid of your candy jar. 
  8. Find your tribe and join social health challenges.
  9. Work toward small and attainable goals.
  10. Celebrate even small successes.