01/17/2026
While today is normally a day where people would ditch their New Year’s resolutions, we wanted to take time to let you know that it’s okay if you aren’t on track with your resolutions but still want to succeed.
Look at your goals you’ve set. Is there a way to make some slight adjustments to achieve that first step? “We constantly set goals for ourselves that we feel we easily should be able to achieve, but our skills vary day to day which influences our behavior. Looking at this with goal setting can really make a positive impact,” says Angela Haley, LCPC, CCS, clinical manager of inpatient services at Northern Light Acadia Hospital.
For example, let’s say you drink three cups of coffee a day, and want to get down to one cup a day. Instead of trying to get down to one cup immediately, maybe try only drinking two cups for a day. Then drop it down to one in a couple of weeks. This small change help makes your goal more achievable.
If you also need a cheat day, take it. Have a day of fun and then get back on track the next day.