Lifestyle Change - A process, not an event
Here are 5 simple steps to aid your clients in achieving a successful long term lifestyle change! 1. Recognize a need for change – Do you currently have a health condition, or are at risk for developing one? Is running a marathon on your bucket list? Or do you just want to look great at the beach this summer? There are many reasons for wanting to make a lifestyle change, and none of them mean that what you are currently doing is wrong – only that it may be improved. 2. Establish a goal – When making goals, remember that many small, short term goals lead to larger, long term goals. Psychologist Paul Meyer has developed the acronym SMART to help you create good goals. Keep these in mind when creating your health goals! S pecific – Answer questions “how”, “when” and “where” M easurable – Use numbers to easily measure your accomplishments A chievable – Are your goals attainable? Remember to start s...