The secret to success is in how you build your healthy new habits.
Start by identifying your long-term priorities:
- Write down your top priorities, such as exercising more or eating more meals at home
- Ask yourself how these priorities will benefit you in the years to come
- Know that you are adopting a different perspective on what is truly important to you
- Break your priorities into small daily or weekly tasks
Focus on recent achievements:
- Remember that everyone will have setbacks or obstacles to overcome, but these are not as important as remembering what you’ve done right
- Start small and picture yourself reaching your goals by moving forward steadily, not all at once
Be willing to experiment:
- Keep an open mind about what will work for you
- If your first effort isn’t working, don’t be afraid to try a different approach
Set realistic goals:
- Make SMART goals
- Specific
- Measurable
- Attainable
- Relevant
- Time-limited
- Set aside some time to reflect on your reasons for setting the goal
Track your progress:
- Jot down daily activities in a journal. This simple task can help you identify your strengths and areas needing improvement
- Share your goal with someone who will encourage you
If your QualChoice plan includes QCARE, we can help! Our Care Managers help members set and reach health and well-being goals. They also give support and education on issues like:
- Stopping tobacco use
- Improving diet
- Handling stress
- Increasing activities
Get started today! Call 800.235.7111 or 501.228.7111 and ask to speak to a Care Manager.
