1 I will thank the Lord at all times. My lips will always praise him. 2 I will find my glory in knowing the Lord. Let those who are hurting hear me and be joyful. 3 Join me in giving glory to the Lord. Let us honor him together.
4 I looked to the Lord, and he answered me. He saved me from everything I was afraid of. 5 Those who look to him have joyful faces. They are never covered with shame.
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The start of a new year is a good time to reassess priorities. If you plan to make resolutions, consider these five health resolutions: improving food choices, increasing physical activity, avoiding smoking, pursuing knowledge, and helping others. Links to blogs and resources provide guidance to set and achieve these goals for better health.
updated January 19, 2026
I don’t make New Year’s resolutions, but I think the start of a new year, whether the calendar year, your birthday, or any time, can be a prompt to evaluate our priorities and what we are doing to make them happen.
5 Health Facets to Evaluate
In this post I suggest 5 health issues we can evaluate and resolve to improve every year. I’ve listed links to previous blog posts and other sources to help you set goals and make them happen.
A visit to the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs showcases the dedication and resilience of Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Promoting physical activity, it emphasizes the health benefits of exercise, while sharing the “Winning Attitudes” and determination exhibited by champions. The center inspires a commitment to personal excellence and perseverance.
In this post I remember how smoking has changed since I was a child. The health risk was minimized or even ignored. But that changed. Even so, it remains a leading cause of preventable illness. Here are resources for quitting .
With my DAR chapter, I promote literacy in local schools by donating book gifts to kids at Christmas.
What will you resolve to do?
Which of these resolutions is important to you, or if not these, what is?
What will you gain by pursuing your resolution? What will you lose if you don’t?
What will you do TODAY to get started?
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