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See below for helpful suggestions on setting reasonable goals toward making important lifestyle changes and improving your overall health and quality of life:

How to Set Reasonable Goals Toward Making Important Lifestyle Changes

Make a goal statement for yourself.

For example, "I am a strong, healthy person." Write this goal statement down and recite it regularly, preferably out loud!

List 10 specific changes that would positively impact your health and well-being.

Rank them in order of how you want to tackle each one.

Make a change each month for the next 10 months.

Track and review your progress weekly. If you want to increase your physical activity, plan to boost your steps to at least 5,000 every day. Use a smart watch or fitness tracker to monitor and review your progress.

Keep track of your progress and remember to celebrate your successes.

Forgive your slips and get right back on track.