- Find out what you want
- Start small and set achievable goals
- Be specific
- Get support/accountability: Tell someone about your goal
- Learn how to cope when you don’t reach your goal
- Be flexible—no all-or-nothing thinking
- Think about short-term versus long-term gains when you make everyday decisions
- Don’t expect perfection but also don’t be too kind to yourself
- Pace yourself
- Take it a day-at-a-time.
Thursday, April 18, 2013