A Fresh Start to Healthier Life Habits

If the pandemic caused you to gain a couple of pounds or waylaid your efforts to get to the gym or take a walk, now is the time to resume your resolve to be a better you. “Research shows that the start of any new phase — be it the resumption of post-pandemic life, turning a year older or the invigorating days of spring  — can serve as powerful psychological motivation to kick-start new habits. It’s called the fresh-start effect.” 

In fact, according to behavioral experts, anytime we have a change in our lives such as the stage we are now going into is a good time to think about habits we want to change. However, they advise many of our actions are habitual and many of us may need more than motivation to create new habits. 

One tip to healthier habits is to gradually lay the foundation for a new habit by setting realistic and specific goals. For example, if a goal is to begin walking, start by putting on your walking shoes every day at a time anchored to something you already do such as right after dinner. From there evolve your habit into actually walking. 

Professionals say it is easier to adopt a new habit into your routine if it is something you enjoy. Adding a social component like walking or taking an exercise class with a friend can make exercise more pleasurable. Studies find people who team up with an “exercise buddy” have more success, and researchers say it is probably the combination of enjoyment and accountability. 

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Source: aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2021/creating-healthy-habits.html