To Your Health
January, 2025 (Vol. 19, Issue 01) |
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Surviving "Quitter's Day"
By Editorial Staff
The second Friday of January is known as "Quitter's Day" because it's been demonstrated that many people abandon their New Year's Resolutions on or around that day. What did you do on Jan.
10
th this year? Are you still going strong with your resolutions – or have you resigned yourself to another year without positive change … again?
Whether you survived Quitter's Day or succumbed to it, we've got advice for you that can make 2025 your best year ever and make your 2026 resolution list a whole lot shorter. Here's what you need to know:
If you're going strong: Congratulations! As Quitter's Day implies, you're standing tall where many others have fallen. But remember, it's still January, which leaves 11 valuable months to either continue your positive journey – or end up with your own personal Quitter's Day on March 10th, June 23rd, September 6th or any other remaining day of the year. Resolutions aren't supposed to be easily attainable, but that challenge also makes the rewards immense. Take it one day at a time, prepare for setbacks, but don't give up.
If you've given up: Don't feel like a failure; after all, you're certainly not alone. But just like the people who are still going strong, you still have 11 months to get back on track. Start by reviewing your 2025 resolutions – were any of them too ambitious? Resolutions should be challenging, but not impossible. Second, develop a plan – how to keep going when times get tough. For example, if losing weight is your goal, don't think about losing 20 pounds this year; think about losing a pound every week and what that looks like in terms of exercise / diet. Ask for help if needed.
The #1 rule to remember if you want New Year's Resolutions to actually mean something: It takes a village; you can't do it alone (or you would have done it a long time ago). Friends, family, co-workers and your doctor are all resources for advice, encouragement and participation.
