Changing to a healthy lifestyle is a common goal, but where should you actually begin? After deciding you want to make a change, the next step is to believe you can actually do it and come up with a plan.

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Identify the bad or unhealthy habits in your life that you want to change. Then, for each habit come up with the reason you want to change. Maybe it’s for your own mental wellbeing or so you can play with your grandkids.
Hold yourself accountable for making those changes. Don’t blame others or a lack of time for not being able to change your bad habits. Just like you would hold a loved one accountable if they made a promise, make a promise to yourself.

Remove the negative triggers in your life. If social media makes you feel bad about yourself, delete the account. If drinking alcohol makes you crave a cigarette, take a break from alcohol. You probably already know what triggers your bad habits, find a way to avoid those triggers.
Believe that you can change. Half the battle in finding success is telling yourself you can do something. Ignore

Your negative self-talk and replace it with a visualization of you finding success in the changes you want to make.
Know that it will take time and you might have setbacks. Changing isn’t easy and there might be days where you fail. Instead of letting that failure win, just continue working hard.
Make a plan with goals and take baby steps. Just like you have a schedule you have to follow at work or at home with certain tasks you have to complete. Your new healthy lifestyle should also have tasks and a plan to follow.
List of goals

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• Quit smoking
• Eat more vegetables
• Walk at least 20 minutes every day
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• Setting healthy goals is one way to come up with a plan on how to kickstart your new healthy lifestyle.

Setting goals gives you something to work for and helps keep you motivated to work hard. By setting goals for yourself you give yourself something to focus on. Additionally, goals allow you to measure your progress and see how much you have achieved.

When setting your goals, be realistic with yourself. If you want to quit smoking, lose 50 pounds and run a marathon it’s not going to happen overnight, or it might not even happen in a few months or a year. Not reaching those goals might be discouraging and cause you to give up altogether.

Instead, start small and focus on one goal at a time to avoid overwhelming yourself. If you want to lose weight, make small goals on how to do it. Such as working out at least three times a week and adding more vegetables to your plate when you want seconds.

Keep a journal or track it in your phone to make sure you achieve those small goals weekly. When those goals just become part of your weekly routine add a new small goal such as only eating out twice a week or adding a weight lifting class to your routine.

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How can I be mentally healthy and happy?
When many people think of a healthy lifestyle they immediately think diet and exercise and completely ignore mental health. However, mental health is one of the most important factors in creating a healthy lifestyle.

“Focusing on how to be mentally healthy and happy is important in any aspect of life,” said Dr. Gregory Dikos, a trauma surgeon at OrthoIndy. “Many of my patients recovering from traumatic injuries experience significant pain and have to endure a lot of rehabilitation before they get better. My patients who practice positive thinking usually feel better sooner.”

How do you maintain good mental health?
The ability to manage your feelings and deal with everyday stresses and difficulties can be challenging. Maintaining good mental health means occasionally putting your own needs first. We can’t take care of others if we don’t take care of our own minds and body.

If you are looking for a healthier lifestyle, start with your mental health and make sure you are finding time to relax and do things you enjoy, rewarding yourself for accomplishments and spending time with good people who value you.

Seeking professional support and treatment is one way to improve your mental health. There are additional ways you can improve your mental health naturally.

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What is positive self-talk?
How you think about yourself can have a huge impact on how you feel mentally and physically. Negative thoughts can do a lot of harm to your self-confidence and impact those around you as well. Try to practice positive thinking instead of negative reinforcement.

Despite what the evil little voice has to say about your appearance, it’s time to replace it with a voice that is loving, reassuring, stronger, and most importantly POSITIVE! Finding value in yourself is the key to a happier and healthier you.

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What is a positive body image?
One way to practice positive self-talk and make a healthy mental change is to be kind to your body. A positive body image is an acceptance of your body, both the good and maybe the parts you sometimes feel like you want to change. Not only does body positivity inspire confidence, but it also makes you comfortable in your own skin.

“Despite what the media makes you think, there is not a ‘perfect body,” said Dr. Meredith Langhorst, non-operative spine physician at OrthoIndy. “Likewise there is no such thing as an imperfect body.”

6 quick steps to a positive body image

Appreciate everything your body has allowed you to do already in your life
Learn to replace the voices in your head that tell you what you aren’t, with voices that tell you what you are or can be
Think about things you have that you are grateful for
Be more aware and critical of the negative messages in the media or from negative relationships
Keep a list of things you like about yourself close by, when you feel overwhelmed with negative thoughts about yourself, read it
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Committing to a new workout routine can be overwhelming, especially if you are new to exercise. However, exercising is one of the best activities to add to a healthy lifestyle. Not only does it improve your physical wellbeing it also improves your mental health at the same time.

All in all, Just like changing your lifestyle, you should come up with goals and a workout plan you can follow. Start small by something as simple as walking three times a week and gradually add various exercises to your workout routine.

Your weekly schedule should include time set aside that you can work out. For example, if you know you have an hour to kill after work before you have to pick up your kids, use 30 minutes of it to do something active.Check your health: If you are not used to being physically active or you are over the age of 45, consult a doctor before starting an exercise routine.
Set realistic goals: Begin with easy and achievable goals such as walking three to five times a week and then add to your plan with new goals.
Make it a habit: An exercise routine is only a “routine” if you stick to it long term; try to schedule time each week that you will exercise, that way you hold yourself more accountable.
What is the best exercise for beginners?
“Exercise is not a ‘one size fits all situation,” said Casey Wallace, a physical therapist at OrthoIndy. “One of the most important things about initiating a new exercise routine is to make it enjoyable, that way it is easier to maintain this healthy habit.”

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