“SMART” Ways to Simplify Your New Year’s Resolutions

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The Philippines is an archipelago located in the tropical region, which explains why it only has two seasons: wet and dry. The wet season mostly consists of thunder storms that engulf the country in rain showers and flash floods. The dry season, on the other hand, is well-known for sunny days, which seem to go on forever.

However, it is also completely possible for these seasons to intermix, wherein Filipinos can experience rain in the morning and sunshine for the rest of the day – which causes them to get sick and take medicines for cough and cold.

But truth be told, it is not advisable for them to wait and let themselves develop these symptoms. They must take provisions in order to avoid getting ill in the first place. You can do that by doing the following:

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Dress properly

One of the main reasons why Filipinos easily get sick during weather transitions is because they are not wearing the proper attire. This can be remedied by simply wearing layers. You can start by wearing something thin like a cotton t-shirt and then add in a jacket or a sweater afterwards, if the weather suddenly turned cool and wet. You can then remove them once the sun starts shining. By doing this, you won’t be caught unawares by the abrupt change in weather.

Rest well

The advice of getting seven to eight hours of sleep at night can be often heard and it’s in good reason. It will not only make you feel well-rested when you wake up in the morning to take on another day, but it will also boost and strengthen your immune system so it can battle all sorts of sickness as well as toxins from entering your body!

Exercise!

Doing exercises at least 30 minutes a day is a good idea not just for ensuring you remain in great shape, it will also be good for your overall health and immune system. Take time to do it daily outside so you can get a good dose of “vitamin” fresh air. A nice jog at the park will certainly do that trick!

If the weather does not cooperate, you can still do some exercises inside your house. You can watch different fitness videos in YouTube to give you an idea what to do.

Clean your air

Different symptoms of allergies can be triggered by sudden weather changes. This is why it is advisable for you to take time to clean your indoor air. You can do this by making sure your place is not filled with clutter. The dust and dust mites in and around your home can be greatly reduced by regularly cleaning your electric fans and air conditioning units. If you want to go the extra mile, you can install a humidifier or house plants. They are, after all, known for clearing all the toxins found in your air.

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Drink lots of water

Welcome to the second week of the new year – how are you keeping up with your New Year’s resolutions so far? The most common resolutions people declare every year is to lose or gain weight (whichever is appropriate), become more fit, have healthier habits, and save money. The latter can be done by doing the 52-week money challenge and doing little things such as purchasing generic medicine in the Philippines instead of branded ones.

Unfortunately, some people will end up losing focus on the commitments they made to themselves as days go by. Avoid being one of them by making your New Year’s resolution simple and “SMART.”

Specific

Be as specific as possible. Keep in mind that a more powerful plan stems from a more specific goal. For instance, do not opt for merely saying you plan on losing some pounds. Be specific and detailed as possible about which exercises and fitness trends to do, and more importantly why are you doing it.

Plus, you may also want to consider the following:

  • How the end results should look like
  • Who can help you achieve this goal
  • Where you plan on accomplishing it
  • What cost will you have to pay in order to reach it

Measurable

The next step you have to take to achieve a SMART New Year’s resolution is defining how exactly would you plan on measuring your progress. Take note that this step is important because it will aid you in knowing whether your plan is quantifiable. For example, how much pounds do you aim to lose? How often should you be eating which types of healthy foods? Aside from that, it will also inform you how much progress you have done to reach your goal – helping you keep track and to know whether further adjustments need to be made in your routine.

Attainable

The third step in ensuring that your goal is simple enough is to reflect upon yourself about how attainable it actually is. Be terribly honest with yourself whether you have the time, focus, energy, and drive to accomplish the task within the year. There is no point in setting up a New Year’s resolution if you know you’re not going to be able to take the necessary steps to achieve it in the first place.

Relevant

You can keep your goals relevant by having it deeply connected to both of your values and priorities. You may also want to consider when your goal would be relevant for you to accomplish within the year. Are you planning on reaching it right away? Or will it be better for you to wait later in 2017?

Time-based

Making your goals time-based. This basically means you’ll be creating a deadline for you to follow, because it will encourage discipline and urgency on your part. It is also vital to mark the milestones you have to reach along the way because it will make your goal less vague, more understandable, and more achieveable.

Check out your list of New Year’s resolutions again and consider adjusting them. These “SMART” goals will enable you to follow through and achieve more than you normally would. Good luck!

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