This time of year, it’s common to step back and assess the year coming to a close and the potential in the one just beginning. If you are taking this season to set goals for 2025, this roundup of links and resources is for you.
Priorities
If you’re taking inventory of your current health and habits, and looking for help prioritizing the shifts that can have the biggest impact, read these posts from the Parkview Dashboard:
What a doctor says you should prioritize in the new year
Prioritize these things for better health in the year ahead
Goal setting
Once you know what you want to focus on in the next 12 months, it’s time to set your goals and develop a strategy for change. These posts can be helpful in your approach:
How to set SMART attainable goals
Exercise more
From trying something new to keeping it simple, these blog posts offer helpful guidance for injecting more movement into your routine:
Exercise is more than just burning calories
The many health benefits of regular exercise
The many health benefits of walking
It might be time to rethink your approach to fitness
New to lifting weights? Don’t make this mistake
How to use a pedometer, wearables and fitness apps
Nourishing Knowledge: Sports supplements
More participants, more motivation to move
The wellness secret you haven’t tried
How women should fuel for exercise
Aerobic vs. anaerobic exercise — which type is right for me?
Weight loss
When it comes to achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight, there are countless approaches. Here are some of the blog posts from the Parkview Dashboard and PPG – Weight Management links that can help you develop a strategy that feels good to you:
Want to lose weight in the new year?
5 strategies for healthy weight management in the new year
Four of the most common myths about weight loss
Are medications for weight loss right for me?
Weighing in on weight loss plateaus
Weight management informational seminar or request more information
Healthy eating
A well-stocked pantry, more plants and a breakdown of how to crack the code on crowded nutrition labels. These are the blog posts that can help you start down the path to healthier eating:
Becoming a better cook to achieve your goals
Ten weeks to plant-powered eating
The staples a dietitian says you should have in your pantry
Try varying your protein sources for improved health
How can I eat enough protein on a plant-forward diet?
Nutrition habits for heart disease reduction
Exploring the disease-fighting benefits of a whole-food plant-based diet
The benefits of a Mediterranean diet with farro and ancient grains
Is it time to replace your cookware?
Five kitchen tools that are worth the investment
Self-care and improved mental health
The importance of self-compassion
Vitamin D and your mental health
A three-step game plan for your mental health
Setting boundaries for your mental health
Practicing mindful moments in your everyday life
From Sunday scaries to mindful Mondays
Helpful tools for finding meaning in life
The keys to making a change in your life
Handling setbacks: turn failures into achievements
Healthy strategies for assessing and addressing stress
Quit smoking
A pharmacist’s guide to finally quitting smoking
Smoking Cessations support from Parkview
How to avoid weight gain when you quit smoking
Sleep
Motivation to power down for a better night’s sleep
A guide to better sleep ergonomics
More resources
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No matter what you're hoping to improve or achieve in 2025, remember, that your care team and the experts at Parkview Health are here to support you. You can make it your best year yet!
