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With the new year comes “New Year’s Resolutions” and with that, the hope of starting new healthy habits. Studies show that there are three ways to try and form those new habits. Behavior repetition: if you want to start a new workout routine, start one day at a time. Just remember, it could take more than the “30” days to form that habit. For some participants in these studies, it has taken 200 days to form a new habit. The second strategy is piggybacking your new habit. Add your new healthy habit to something you already do every day. For example, every time you eat lunch, take a 10-minute walk. The lunch is a reminder to take that walk. The third way to help create a new habit is to reward yourself. These rewards can be internal, a taste of a sweet dessert or external, like a monetary reward or item. Still struggling? Find a friend to hold you accountable! They can even join you in your journey to create a new healthy habit and encourage you on those days you are struggling.
For tips on how to add more activity into your life check out these 20 free and fun family physical activities, or these tips to help you be active adults. On the go? Check out these smoothie recipes: Banana Berry Smoothie or Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie.
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Source: Behavioral Science and Policy Association; Association for Psychological Science
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