Setting goals can help a lot when you're trying to make a healthy change.
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Focus on small goals. This will help you reach larger goals over time. With smaller goals, you'll have success more often, which will help you stay with it.
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Write down your goals. This will help you remember, and you'll have a clearer idea of what you want to achieve. Use a journal or notebook to record your goals. Hang up your plan where you will see it often as a reminder of what you're trying to do.
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Make your goals specific. Specific goals help you measure your progress. For example, setting a goal to eat one extra serving of vegetables a day is better than a general goal to "eat more vegetables."
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Focus on one goal at a time. By doing this, you're less likely to feel overwhelmed and then give up.
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When you reach a goal, reward yourself. Celebrate your success, and then think about setting your next goal.
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Current as of: July 1, 2025
Current as of: July 1, 2025