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What went well this year?

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Dr Barbara L Katz

Lose Weight in Menopause

WHAT WENT WELL THIS YEAR?

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Hi Reader - We’re all quick to criticize what we do wrong, and most of us are harder on ourselves than on our friends. However, if we want to reach our goals, it’s important to pay attention to what we are doing right and how we’ve grown.

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Some questions you can ask yourself are:

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What did you do well this year?

How have you grown as a person?

Are you more compassionate, a better friend, or a better listener? Have you learned to let others be themselves and to worry less about what others are thinking, and focus more on yourself?

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Have you improved your eating habits?

Are you better at noticing when you’re hungry and noticing when you’ve eaten enough to be satisfied?

Have you increased your protein intake and decreased your consumption of processed foods?

Are you drinking more water and less alcohol?

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Are you exercising more consistently and lifting heavier weights?

Are you getting more sleep?

Have you started a new hobby or welcomed a new pet?

Are you caring for grandchildren or helping neighbors, friends, or family?

Do you volunteer?

Have you helped to make your neighborhood a better place to live?

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List some of the things you have done well this year, and give yourself credit for what you’ve done to make your life - or other people’s lives - better. As you prepare to start a new year, resolve to continue doing those things that bring you and others joy. Don’t let your desire for perfection keep you from trying something new.

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Remember, that you’re human - and humans make mistakes. When you’re tired, upset, angry, overwhelmed - or even happy - you won’t always make good choices. That is normal!

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Don’t beat yourself up for your mistakes. Learn from them and develop strategies to handle similar situations in the future. Pay attention to what you do well and what improves your life, and do more of those things. Try to find something you’re grateful for, or something that gives you joy, every day.

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Dr Barbara L Katz

Lose Weight in Menopause

I'm a 72 year old retired physician and a certified weight loss and life coach. My weekly newsletter helps older women permanently lose their excess weight. In addition to information about how to lose and maintain weight after menopause, I frequently write about healthy aging. I also am available for private coaching - primarily for weight loss.

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