New Year's Resolution Success Test Your NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION SUCCESS TEST starts here: Click NEXT to begin... 1. What do people with successful resolutions do? They have a strong commitment to make a change. They develop coping strategies to deal with problems that come up. They keep track of their progress. All of the above None 2. People who make New Year's resolutions are more likely to succeed in achieving their goals. TRUE FALSE None 3. The more specific your goal is, the more likely you'll be able to reach it. TRUE FALSE None 4. Which of the following strategies can help you keep New Year's resolutions beyond January? Getting the help of friends Preparing for slip ups Staying positive All of the above None 5. Neuroscience studies suggest you shouldn't set multiple goals at the same time. TRUE FALSE None 6. What percentage of New Year's resolutions fail? 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90% None 7. An effective goal begins with the (written) words ... "I will" "I plan to" "I hope to" None 8. Rewarding yourself improves your chances for goal-setting success. TRUE FALSE None 9. What percentage of smokers who quit cold turkey succeed the first time? Less than 5 5%-25% 25%-40% More than 40% None 10. What can increase someone's chances of quitting smoking? Nicotine patches Avoiding stressful situations Staying away from other smokers All of the above None 11. How much time does it take to make a new exercise routine stick? 3 months 6 months 1 year None 12. Thinking of foods as "good" or "bad" will help you eat healthier. TRUE FALSE None 13. How long does it take to break a bad habit? 1 Week 2 Weeks 3 Weeks 4 Weeks None 14. What is a low-maintenance diet? A diet with few foods or recipes A diet that's easy to shop for A diet that includes easy-to-fix meals All of the above None 15. Which of the following is true about heart-healthy resolutions? Even modest weight loss can reduce the risk of heart disease. Quitting smoking immediately helps your heart. Making a doctor's appointment to discuss your heart health may save your life. All of the above None 16. Making realistic exercise goals is the best way to keep them. TRUE FALSE None 17. Adults need at least 30 minutes of exercise every day to be healthy. TRUE FALSE None 18. Which of the following can help you overcome a negative body image? Focusing on the benefits of exercise Finding social support in friends Choosing an activity you enjoy All of the above None 19. What causes weight-loss plateaus? Psychological challenges Relaxed efforts Loss of lean-body tissue All of the above None 20. Writing down food intake or exercise sessions in a journal won't help me achieve my goals. TRUE FALSE None Name Email Time's up Please share, follow and like us: Shelley Davis is a certified life coach helping clients worldwide for over 10 years. Email: personalskillscoaching@gmail.com. Set up a free discovery call. View all of Dave's posts.
