Deciding and committing to a resolution is a time to reflect on your behavior—both what you’ve achieved and how you can improve. It’s also a time to frame the upcoming year positively.
If you are racking your brain coming up with your resolution(s), consider mapping out a 12-month plan to gradually reach your New Year’s resolution goals. Try choosing one main goal or theme for the year i.e. following a health treatment plan and set small achievements for each month. Many people with kidney disease find a renal diet difficult. Perhaps a resolution could be to try a new kidney-friendly recipe once a week. Focusing on self-care as a New Year’s resolution can add up to lifelong positive changes. Here are a few other suggestions we found courtesy of Healthgrades.com:
- Exercise regularly
- Watch your weight
- Get outside
- Protect yourself from illness
- Cut sugar from your diet
- Sleep more
- Stop complaining
- Give your devices some space
- Avoid tobacco
- Reduce alcohol consumption
