Studies show that fewer than 1 in 10 people stick to their New Years’ Resolutions every year. Here at Qardio, we want to change that. By giving you the tools you need, we believe we can help you stick to your goals year-round. Read our simple tips on setting and achieving your health goals this year and see how Qardio products can help you along the way.
Keep it specific.
Setting specific, attainable goals for the New Year is crucial as it will give you a realistic plan of what you need to achieve. When goals are too ambiguous or unrealistic, it will be easier for you to become discouraged and discontinue pursuing your resolutions. It’s better to achieve success with several small steps over time than to give up when significant changes take time.
For example, rather than “eat healthier,” it will help to create a heart healthy meal plan that works best for you and your objectives. This will allow you to create meals that you actually enjoy and that coincide with your goals.
Plan it out!
As this change will take time, it will be essential to plan out the steps you need to take to accomplish your goals, alongside planning for anything that might come your way because life can get in the way. Good planning removes the excuse of being “too busy” and increases the odds of reaching your New Year goal.
For example, if your goal is to go to the gym three times a week, but you have a busy schedule. Make sure to take the time to either rearrange your schedule or block out a specific time during the day for the gym. It will make it easier to plan other activities around and help create a predictable routine to stick to.
Take small steps and be patient.
Be patient with yourself and your goals because radical changes to your current behavior can derail your plans; taking small steps makes achieving your goals more manageable and creates an aspiration for growth.
It is also essential to be prepared to face obstacles in your journey. Determination, consistency, and patience are crucial to keep in mind when reaching for your goals.
Use technology to guide you.
As technology is a massive part of our world, it is important to use it to its advantage. When it comes to helping you reach your goals, it is important to select devices and apps to see where you are with your progress to make the required changes in which route you need to take to achieve your goals.
All Qardio devices work seamlessly with your smartphone giving you data right in the palm of your hand to help lead you in the right direction into achieving your goals. For example, the QardioArm is an easily portable intelligent blood pressure monitor that allows you to set goals and reminders, track irregularities, perform triple measurement averaging, and so much more. Alongside, QardioBase X our new smart body composition scale that gives you insight and data on up to 12 different body weight measurements to help you understand your numbers and help you achieve better health, with added goal tracking and reminders to keep you accountable. These features will help you see what changes you need to make to keep you on the right track to accomplishing your goals.
Forgive yourself, and keep going!
New Year resolutions often are abandoned at the first stumbling block. If your goal is to run three times a week, and you haven’t been able to go on your runs most nights because you have been tired or busy, don’t let it get to you, and don’t give up! Let it be your motivation for the following week.
Forgive yourself and put your focus on improving your self-control and discipline for the future. Be understanding and kind to yourself and maintain your plan, knowing you can still progress and meet your goal.
Track your progress
Keeping track of your development and progress is excellent encouragement for the success of your New Year’s resolution.
The Qardio App can act as the diary of your health measurement history as it links to all of Qardio’s devices. It outlines the data on many aspects of your health and puts them in context for actionable feedback, setting you up for success in reaching your goals.The application also works with other apps, such as Apple Health for iOS users, Google Fit for Android users, and even MyFitnessPal, to keep all your data in one place. It also works with Apple Watch to track your achievements right on your wrist!
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