CHICO, Calif. – As the new year unfolds, many people are assessing their progress with their New Year’s resolutions. The challenge of sticking to these goals is often easier said than done.
At S&S Organic Produce and Natural Foods on Mangrove Avenue, Chico resident Susan Raye shared her goal for the year.
“I’m trying to do a little bit more gluten-free,” Raye said.
Paradise resident Robert Williamson expressed his desire to avoid traditional medicine.
“Try to stay healthy. Avoid the chemical medicines and the doctors and those kinds of things,” Williamson said.
A Forbes Health survey revealed that fewer than 10% of people maintain their New Year’s resolutions for a month, and only 1% keep them for the entire year. The survey suggests that resolutions often fail because they do not transform into habits.
Williamson emphasized the spiritual aspect of his health journey.
“Stay on the right side of the spiritual action too. The more crap in your body, the less spiritual connection that’s going on,” Williamson said.
Raye finds satisfaction in her dietary changes.
“I’m starting to eat a lot more of the gluten-free oatmeal, and just change some of my carbohydrate intake that way,” Raye said.
Forbes Health recommends using habit trackers or apps, establishing a small, actionable routine, and implementing a reward system to help stick with any New Year’s resolution.
