Research suggests that only 9% of Americans that make New Year’s resolutions complete them. Looking to beat that statistic? Instead, try a SMART goal.

A SMART goal is specific; instead of “I want to eat healthier” try “I want to eat morevegetables”.

A SMART goal is measurable, it allows you to track your progress.For example, “I will eat more vegetables this month” versus “I will eat vegetables with dinner four nights this week”.

A SMART goal is also achievable,challenging but not impossible. Don’t eat broccoli if you don’t like broccoli.Start with a vegetable you know you like.

SMART goals are also relevant. Make sure the goal is worthwhile to YOU and aligns with other goals you have.

Having a SMART goal about eating more vegetables can support a bigger goal of engaging in healthy habits.

And finally, make sure your SMART goal is time-bound. Give yourself a start date and end date to hold yourself accountable. “Starting this Sunday and for the next 3 weeks, I will eat green beans with dinner four nights a week”.

Looking to set a SMART goal this year in regards to your health? Ask your Moose Pharmacy team for their support in reaching your goal!

BulletPoints:

• SMART = specific, measurable,achievable, relevant , time bound

• Always forget to take your medications and want to change that? Set a SMART goal with our pharmacy team and ask about our Moose Packs to help you remember to take your medications!

• Want to get your blood glucose or blood pressure in range? Our pharmacy team can help you set a SMART goal to help you control your blood glucose and/or blood pressure!

References:

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2. Genewick, Joanne. “Setting Smart Goals for Success.” Mayo Clinic Health System, Mayo Clinic Health System, 13 June     2023,     www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/setting-smart-goals.     [Accessed October 8, 2023].
3. Underferth, Danielle. “When Setting Diet and Exercise Goals, Be Smart.” MD Anderson Cancer Center, MD     Anderson Cancer Center, 6 Apr. 2020,     www.mdanderson.org/publications/focused-on-health/SMART-goals-diet-and-nutrition.h10-1591413.html.     [Accessed October 8, 2023].
4. Haughey, Duncan. A Brief     History of Smart Goals, Project Smart, 13 Dec. 2014,     www.projectsmart.co.uk/smart-goals/brief-history-of-smart-goals.php.     [Accessed October 8, 2023].