RESOLVING RESOLUTIONS:
This Year’s Most Attainable Resolution By Kimmie Tubre
After two years of pandemic life, we’ve been quarantined, vaccinated, having to wear masks, not having to wear masks, unemployed, not being able to find employees, and so much more. Let’s just say that it feels great to see 2022.
MOVE MORE & STRETCH When researching resolutions, getting more exercise is always at the top of the list. Gym memberships skyrocket at the start of a new year and parks become filled with walkers, runners, bike riders, and more. Exercising is a fantastic resolution, but how many people actually stick with it? Starting off with a rigorous, timeconsuming routine is likely difficult for a person who is already busy day to day. If that is you, then here’s a suggestion: simply moving your body more can create a world of difference. Things like climbing stairs instead of elevators, standing more, and taking brisk walks during your lunch break are easy exercise goals to achieve. They can also work as a starting point to your exercise journey. Another important easy task is stretching. Stretching can be done anywhere and anytime. You can stretch at home in the morning or before bed. You can even do small stretches at your desk. Stretching and getting the body moving will have positive long-term effects, as well as assisting with weight loss. But remember, if your goal is to lose weight, then you must also consider your diet. CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT YOUR DIET Diet is the second most desired resolution. Some diets are
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With every New Year, there is a sense of being able to restart and refresh. Whether it is losing weight, changing careers, changing eating habits, or working out more: we are all guilty of setting those goals, yet we never attain them. This year, let’s create goals that are more reachable. Goals that are easy and that do not require much prep or time out of our day. While big resolutions are great in theory, the small attainable ones release the same amount of endorphins. Let's look at a few attainable New Year resolutions that will surely get that confidence flowing.
