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Resolutions; we make them and we break them. Some studies have shown that New Year’s resolutions are abandoned as much as 90 percent of the time. In this series, professionals from North Andover will offer tips on how to address common resolutions and succeed in doing so.In this, our last installment of the resolutions series, we address stress. We all live with it, but desperately need to reduce it. The detrimental effects of stress can lead to any number of health-related issues ranging from headaches and stomach upset to high blood pressure and heart disease. Dr. Jennifer Boisture, psychiatrist and psychotherapist specializing in Women's Mental Health, shares these five ways to stick with your resolution to reduce stress: 1. Identify your sources of stress. This sounds obvious, but you can’t change something as abstract as “I’m so stressed out.” You need …
Poverty, hunger, layoffs, disease and tragedy are all far too prevalent in today’s society, and the desire to help can often seem overwhelming. Despite the struggle, it is heartwarming to know that people care and want help where they can. While the best of intentions may fuel a resolution to be more charitable, it can be difficult to execute that plan. Dorothy Consiglio, member of the Adult Education and Spiritual Development Team at Saint Michael Parish, and dedicated supporter of Lazarus Ministries, offers these tips to make "being more charitable" a resolution that you will make happen in…
These tough economic times may be reason enough for you to reassess your finances but if not, a resolution may be what finally motivates you to make some positive change. Rosemarie A. Connolly CPA, CFP, MST, founder of Connolly Financial Advisors, LLC., shares her expertise on how to successfully improve your finances and lifestyle in 2011. She suggests the following actions and things to think about: 1. Set goals that are meaningful to you. Write down the values and goals that drive you. This list will help you stay focused on the action required to bridge the gap between where you are now …
Did you make a resolution to lose weight or get fit, and you're already starting to slack? The team at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning weighs in on how to successfully lose weight or get fit in 2011. They suggest the following: 1. Write down your goals-Writing down your goals makes you more likely to accomplish them. Being able to see your goals keeps them in the forefront of your mind. 2. Be specific when writing down your goals - Setting nonspecific goals, such as “I want to lose weight,” lacks any real power for change. A specific goal would be “I want to lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks…
