Video Experts' Spotlight: Dr. Michael Vallis

Dr. Michael Vallis offers up some advice for setting and achieving manageable goals for the new year.

Key Points:

• Many resolutions fail because people set unrealistic goals. It is important to remain optimistic and realistic when setting goals and resolutions.

• Small, sustainable changes to everyday behaviors often result in the most meaningful changes.

• It is important to change your behaviour in order to support new goals and resolutions. This is often the part that gets overlooked.

• Remain realistic when setting goals, having a “go big or go home” attitude  is not always the best way to approach resolutions.

• Don’t give up. A positive and optimistic attitude combined with perseverance will go a long way toward achieving successful outcomes.

Videos:

Michael Vallis Speaking on resolutions Download high resolution version (broadcast ready).

Contacts:

• Mel Hennigar, melissa.hennigar@dal.ca, 902.494.1323