Believe You Can

Dear Aspen reader,

We’ve often talked about the power of positive thinking. But I can’t stress enough the impact that our thoughts have on the outcomes we experience in life.

Psychology lends a big part of this process to our mind’s ability to control emotions. Our emotions directly affect our behavior and influence how we interpret the circumstances that we encounter.

So when it comes to believing that we can achieve, we are already partway toward the finish line.

Along with believing that we can accomplish a set goal, the effort of planning incremental steps that push us towards the end state is always helpful. When considering a wellness resolution for the new year, be sure to set small, achievable objectives that are simple to implement, provide consistency and culminate towards a healthier you.

Just a few tips as you prepare your resolutions and start to think on the wellness goals you’d like to set:

• Stay true to who you are, be realistic with your current abilities and honor your interests. As you promote healthy living, in whatever way you see fit for you, it will encourage others to do the same.

• Stay connected to like-minded people who will help build a foundation for your health practices.

• Don’t be rigid in your food or fitness routine, stay adaptable. But remain consistent in making good choices to develop positive habits.

• Give yourself grace, knowing that one positive choice you make in your mind and one follow through in your actions is already pointing you in the right direction.

As you follow these guides you’ll find yourself believing that a change is possible. Best wishes in the new year!

In health,