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New Year's Resolution

4 Simple Resolutions for the New Year!

By January 4, 2018August 19th, 2022No Comments
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As we turn the pages on our calendars in preparation for the new year, perhaps it is also the time for us to consider making a few lifestyle changes to help insure our health and happiness throughout the year ahead.  Maybe instead of making a long list of impossible resolutions we will begin to neglect by mid-January, we should resolve to focus our energy toward making some simple and realistic commitments for 2017. Here are a few suggestions:

  •  Consider improving your driving habits. Patience and focus behind the wheel are critical to safe roads.
    • Avoid distractions and temptations…turn off the cell phone and leave it out of reach when behind the wheel, keep the radio at a safe volume, keep your eyes on the road at all times…
    • Be courteous and respectful of other drivers…keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, do not pass another vehicle on a curve or over double lines, lower your high beams when approaching other vehicles at night, respect the posted speed limit…
    • Be mindful of road and weather conditions. Here are some helpful tips on winter driving.
    • Think about enrolling in a Driver Improvement Program with your local AAA. Senior defensive driving programs are also available.
  • Consider making necessary improvements to avoid dangers in your own home.
    • Think about the last time you had your chimney or fireplace cleaned…this could help prevent a fire.
    • Check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
    • Make sure you have a fire extinguisher on hand and know how to use it.
    • Fix all the “little things” that you may be putting off when they could be potentially hazardous – loose nails, rotting boards on a raised deck, raised floorboards, loose handrails on a stairwell…
  • Pay attention to automotive maintenance. Keeping your vehicle healthy will help keep you safe on the road.
  • Take stock of your health.
    • Pay closer attention to your daily diet…are you getting the proper nutrition and opting for healthy choices?
    • Be sure you have the health screenings recommended for your age. The CDC provides a wonderful tool to help with this.
    • Engage in some form of daily exercise…always check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program or routine.

Making some (or all) of these commitments should help to ensure that 2018 is a healthy and happy year.

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