It\u2019s never too late to create a healthier, happier lifestyle. The New Year of 2021 brings an opportunity to start fresh and establish new, healthy habits. While it\u2019s important for all age groups to set goals,the senior population can especially benefit from having healthy goals to enrich their lives and create a sense of purpose. One of the best ways to succeed is to create realistic, achievable goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
S<\/strong>pecific\u2014Make sure your goal is specific<\/em>. Set real numbers with real deadlines. Answer the questions Who, What, When, Where, and Why? Need some inspiration?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Our Happier at Home caregivers<\/a> can help to encourage and stimulate your loved one to spark SMART goal setting and keep your loved one active during the New Year. Call us today<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The senior population can especially benefit from having healthy goals to enrich their lives and create a sense of purpose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":849,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-774","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
M<\/strong>easureable\u2014Be sure your progress is measurable <\/em>so you can easily track your progress. <\/em>Include precise amounts, dates, etc. so you can measure your degree of success.
A<\/strong>chievable\u2014Your goal should be attainable<\/em>. Resist the urge to set goals that are too easy, but set goals that are reasonable to achieve for your specific situation.
R<\/strong>elevant\u2014How does your goal align with your role? Goals should be relevant <\/em>for the direction you want to take your life. By keeping your goals aligned with your vision, you\u2019ll be able to focus on your priorities and the road ahead.
T<\/strong>imely\u2014Every goal needs a timely <\/em>deadline. Set a realistic time frame to ensure you don\u2019t get discouraged. Working towards a deadline creates a sense of urgency and increases chances of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHere are some achievable goals for the older adult population that can be applied to the SMART format:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n