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    Posted on January 3rd, 2012 by Aaron in Blog | 0 Comments »

    Its January…

    While the weathers turning grey we know you’ll be turning your attentions to making those resolutions so key at the start of a new year. Our run down of the most common 10 resolutions helps provide tips and hints to maintain your resolve.

    Whether you are making little changes, or tackling the big challenges that have beaten you in the past, these small steps will help you make the big changes to a brighter 2012.

    1. Lose Weight and Get in Better Physical Shape

    After the excesses of the Christmas dinner and party season its easy to feel achieving your perfect shape is impossible. But its not. Take one small step at a time and you can reach your goal.

    A great way to do this is to be specific abhout what you want to achieve: whether its losing a stone, dropping a dress size, or beefing an inch on your biceps. This can often be difficult, especially in setting realistic targets. Our Health Trainers can offer one-to-one support in developing a personalised goal to reach your targets. Apply online today

    Or click here to read our article about the top tips of things you can do today to help you make the change.

    2. Stick to a Budget

    We could all do with a bit more cahs, especially when the credit card bill rolls in. 

    Giving yourself a budget, and sticking to it, can be an effective of preparing for your incomings and outgoings. It will help you avoid over spending and getting costly penalties. It may also highlight that extra bit of pocket money you can spend on lifes little treats. Visit Directgov for a complete guide to developing your own budget.

    3. Debt Reduction

    If you’re in debt and finding it hard to cope, it’s important to deal with the problem straight away – the longer you ignore your debts, the worse the situation becomes. Click here to find out what you can do about your debt problem and where to get free help and advice.

    If this feels daunting, our friendly Support plus buddies may be able to help, through their one to one coaching sessions. They can support and guide you to finding suitable solutions for your social, housing and debt issues. Click here to apply online for this service

    4. Enjoy More Quality Time with Family & Friends

    With increasingly busy working lifes it can be hard to find time to see friends and family.

    Why not start by making a regular commitment, a certain time every week, or fortnight, you will spend with those people. You can do anything in this time, enjoy a meal or watch a movie, but why not improve your mental wellbeing and fitness by attending one of our Health Walks. They are free light exercise in a variety of Birmingham locations and, at only 45 minutes, they are short enough to fit in your lunch hour. Click here for a list of our walks

    5. Find My Soul Mate

    Finding someone to spend your life with is never easy. There are no simple solutions.

    However, you are unlikely to find them unless you meet people. Try branching out from your usual activities and try something new. It could be joining a new sports club or visitng a new coffee shop. The more you expose yourself to new people and experiences, the more likely you are to find someone on the way. You may even find out a thing or two about yourself. Click here for Birmingham City Councils guide on activities in the area. 

    6. Quit Smoking

    Quitting smoking is the single best thing you can do for your health.

    Cigarettes contain over 4,000 toxic chemicals and around 50 of these cause cancer. Even so, by quitting you can see health benefits from as early as one week later. So long as you don’t leave it to late.

    Quitting is a difficult task. Did you know you are 4 times more likely to quit with professional help and support? Thats why we developed our stop smoking support centre, full of tips and information, plus our free downloadable stop smoking buddy. Click here for more information

    Widget – smoking support Becoming a non-smoker is probably one of the best decisions you can ever make, and is a life changing as well as a life saving decision.

    7. Find a Better Job

     Getting a new job can be a big boost to your confidence. Whether its a promotion or a new post, recgonition in your career can help motivate and encourage you.

    At Health Exchange we frequently have new posts arising; be they entry level positions or higher management. Its always worth keeping an eye on our job section or sending us your CV to keep on file.

    If you are returning to work, a lone parent or need extra support, click here for information from DirectGov about the available support for you.

    8. Learn Something New

    Learning something new is a great way to keep your mind sharp, boost your confidence and protect your wellbeing.

    It may be a new language, a skill you’ve always wished to master or maybe even learn to cook a decent meal. A great place to start is adult learning courses. They offer a great variety of courses and you may eligible for free or subsidised payments. Click here for more information

    9. Volunteer and Help Others

    Volunteering is a great way to boost your CV and earn you a few points on the Karma scale.

    Its a great way to use your free time if you’re retired, at college or planning a career change. BVSC is a great organisation for providing oppurtunities into volunteering. If you would like to volunteer with Health Exchange, send us your CV and a cover letter through our job pages.

    10. Get Organized

    Organising your diary is a great way to make the most out of your time, especially if you work long hours or have family commitments.

    Its also important to make time for yourself and protect your health and wellbeing. This week our twitter feed is delivering the top 5 tips for protecting your mental wellbeing. Click here to view our twitter feed.

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