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With These Holiday Hosting Tips
what, when, where, and why when creating a resolution. The more specific you are, the better: It provides a framework and purpose for your goals. M - Measurable: How will you measure your progress? You can use a calendar or your phone to track when you do an activity that contributes to your overall goal. You can also take pictures of your progress so you have a visual representation of the changes you’re making to your body. A - Achievable: Be sure to ask yourself if your goal is realistic and specific enough to be achieved. You want to stay motivated, and if your resolutions are too broad, it can be hard to make progress. R - Relevant: Be sure that the strategies you will use to achieve your goals are relevant. If your resolution is to exercise more, you should USE THE S.M.A.R.T. METHOD will appreciate your conscientious gesture and have a much more enjoyable time if they can eat their favorites while visiting. Prepare a guest room. If your guests are staying with you, you need to prepare somewhere for them to sleep. Make sure you make up the bed, have plenty of pillows and blankets on hand, and provide adequate closet space for their clothes. Even if they aren’t staying in a traditional bedroom, their sleeping area should still be ready when they arrive. Clear off a table for them to use as a nightstand and put sheets on the couch or mattress where they’ll sleep. Use real dishes. When we have company over for a meal, especially a large gathering, it’s usually easier to use plastic or paper options — saves on cleanup, too! The holidays are
The holidays are rapidly approaching, and soon, we’ll share laughs while enjoying the festivities with our loved ones. Before the celebrations begin, you must prepare your home for visitors, especially if they stay overnight. It can be stressful whether it’s your in-laws, best friends, or distant cousins coming to stay with you. You want to leave a good impression, but how do you ensure everyone’s needs are met, including yours? Here are three tips for setting yourself up for a successful holiday, regardless of who stays with you. Stock up on your guests’ favorites. Have you ever stayed with someone who didn’t have extra food for their guests? Don’t put your guests in this situation. Load up your pantry, refrigerator, and cupboards with your guests’ favorite foods and drinks. If you don’t know what they are, ask ahead of their visit! Your guests
not necessarily the time for this shortcut. Break out the fine china if you have it, or use regular dishes for your guests. It’s okay for the kids to have paper plates, but if you want to make a good impression on visiting adults, nicer dishes will dress up the table setting and meal.
WHEN CREATING YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
also include the steps you will take to work out more. What exercises will you do? How will you incorporate actions into your daily routine to help you meet your resolutions? T - Time: Adding a deadline will help you stay on track and motivated. But don’t make your deadline at the end of the year — this will make it easier to lose sight of your goals and not accomplish them. Break your yearly goals down into monthly or quarterly goals so it’s easier for you to achieve and measure your progress. We use S.M.A.R.T. goals when working with our patients every day. So, if you or someone you know needs assistance in creating your health and fitness resolutions for the new year, your friends at M3 PT can assist you. We can help you find areas to improve and develop strategies that will aid you on your journey.
As we approach 2023, many of us are creating our New Year’s resolutions. These goals can consist of improving your posture, incorporating physical exercise into your daily routine, stretching more often, and more. Unfortunately, many New Year’s resolutions are abandoned shortly into the new year. To help you accomplish your goals, it’s best if you create S.M.A.R.T. goals. These goals allow you to create strategies that will help you accomplish your goals. Let’s break down what each letter in S.M.A.R.T. stands for and how you can use them as you pursue your New Year’s resolutions.
S - Specific: You want your goal to be as specific as possible. Think about the who,
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