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January 08, 2009
APA offers advice to those making New Year's resolutions
In its Action Line column, the Miami Herald (1/3) reported that "January is not only the start of the New Year, but is when many begin their New Year's Resolutions," according to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), which counseled readers to "start with a positive approach, including thinking about what has disrupted your good intentions in the past."
The APA also suggested not making "too many resolutions," but instead picking "a realistic, attainable goal with a reasonable time frame," and choosing a resolution that "you want to accomplish for yourself, and not for friends or family."
In addition, the APA recommended making a plan of "what you'd like to accomplish in three or six months," writing it down, and achieving small goals incrementally to achieve "a sense of accomplishment and motivation to keep going." Finally, "if you get off track, don't think that you failed. Review your plan and make adjustments."
The full list of tips can be found at APA's Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives consumer website.
Related Links:
- "How to make successful resolutions," Miami Herald, January 3, 2009.
- APA's HealthyMinds.org
Posted by admin at January 8, 2009 11:35 AM