New Year’s resolutions may work for a select few people. For most, failed, forgotten or discontinued resolutions often bring on discouragement. Instead of focusing on resolutions that usually result in the same previous habits, try making ‘unresolutions.’

These are lifestyle habits that develop, grow and evolve gradually. Now, if you have a medical condition that needs immediate attention and requires quick changes and compliance to a special diet, promptly contact your doctor and ask for a referral to see a dietitian for help in making quick, individualized changes. If it is your general wellness, wellbeing and changes to your body that need improving, take it slow and take the time to re-evaluate and set short- and long-term goals. Unresolutions allow you to begin where you are and progress with no timetable.