5. Get in habit of gratitude.

Our attitude comes from our emotions and our emotions come from our thoughts. Thinking about what we're grateful for and what we're good at can keep things positive. It's not about shying away from what's challenging you – it's about approaching life from a place of strength and not as a victim.

6. Get in habit of creating.

Experiment with a new recipe in kitchen, write a poem, bang a drum, do a craft, take a dance class or do something else that feels creative to you.

7. Get in habit of putting your stuff away.

Physical clutter can really impact on mental, emotional and physical health. Get rid of things that don't make you happy when you look at them. Organize your stuff. Find a place for everything and keep it there.

8. Get in habit of breathing.

This is simplest and quickest way to relax yourself in a stressful situation. The minute you focus on your breathing it automatically gets slower and deeper.

9. Get in habit of daydreaming.

Take yourself away on an imaginary holiday. Just close your eyes and go! Picture somewhere you've been or somewhere you've dreamed of.

10. Get in habit of giggling.

Laugh out loud every day.

Don't let your stress get better of you! Which one of these strategies can you apply this week to manage your stress?

So, now that you have chosen a solution, how will you implement it? How will you ensure success?

You have to share your intentions and you need a plan to carry it out, which is third and final step. You can’t “Just do it”. If it was that easy, you’d already be “Doing it”! The more people you tell, more responsible you’ll feel to carry out your plan. Sit down and put your plan together. Using our jogger, let’s say he’s decided he’ll start walking every work day. Just saying, “I’ll walk every day at work” is not enough. He has to determine when, where, how long and plan for days it won’t work, such as rain or extra-long work days. It has to be specific and detailed, with back-up plan. Our jogger has decided he can commit to a 15 minute walk each work day during lunch, before he eats. He’ll put his shoes in his car so he has them every day and he’ll tell all his co-workers his plan. Some may even eventually join him! He has determined that if weather is bad, that he can take time to stop at indoor mall after work and get that 15 minute walk in before going home. He has his plan!

Will it work? It depends on how serious he is. If he doesn’t do it, then he knows this isn’t right solution. This can happen, so then it’s time to go back to drawing board and pick a new solution. It’s ok if solution doesn’t work, as long as he realizes it just means finding a new solution. Perhaps he needs a new, more workable goal!

So, take these steps to achieve your health goals: Determine all your goals, choose one to work on at a time. List all obstacles then determine solutions to those obstacles. Pick one solution, draw up a plan, and tell everyone you can about your plan. Make plan specific and then stick to it. If it’s something you really want to achieve, you will do it!