Many interactions are largely neutral, but if you’ve ever seen someone coming down the sidewalk and thought – “Oh good,” or “Dang, here we go” – then you know how positive and negative emotional residue works.
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Why is it so persistently difficult to move into action and maintenance when trying to change a behavior or adopt a new healthy habit – even when we have the desire?
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Healthy habits aren’t just a one-time choice. They’re a series of small choices made day after day, week after week, month after month to build a foundation for well-being. Sprinkled in are the big choices you make in the face of adversity.
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It’s January. The holiday festivities and pressures are behind us and a new year stretches to the horizon – one filled with possibilities. It’s natural to think of new beginnings or re-commit to goals this time of year. Have you considered how specifically you’ll move closer to your goals?
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Recently, a colleague and I were discussing the impact of personal ageism on older adult health beliefs, and behaviors. We also talked about the way ageism impacts how older adults are viewed by others.
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