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    Norwich Magazine has some ideas for you to make 2017 great! They include money, health and saving a life. Read more in our guide.

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    By Francesca Kefalas Now Year's resolutions are as oll as— well, they're actually older than —our calendar The calendar we know took hold in 1582. Humans, however, have been ‘making resolutions for atleast the last, 4,000 years when the ancient Babylo- nians held a 12-day festival known as Akitu to celebrate the new y is now Marci arin what The Babylonians used the festival to make promises to the gods and would fall out of favor with them ifthey did nor follow through, History tells us resolutions tied co a new year can be found in many civilizations and across many cultures «0 today. We love to make resolutions. But we sure do have alot of trouble keeping them — even after 4,000 years of practice. 38+ JANUARY 2017 successful, yet 45 us make them almost every year. think we can use the new year as a reset button’ said Dr, Setu Vora Medical Director of Critical Care and of Performance Villian W, Backus “lesa nice clean stat, Even Physician Direct Improven Hospiea though we all joke resolutions are made con New Years and they disappear before Valentine's Day the looking at the New ¥ ticude and new hope fora better life and with a news better health ‘According to StaristicBrain.com only 8 percent of resolutions are succes, yet 45 percent of us make them almost Hana Dunham, a licensed fami therapist and life coach whose Norwich practice is called Heart Journey Coun seling, said with the frenzy the holidays create for many, a New Year's resolution could be considered just one more stressful ching to figure out. Often people try «o take on too many changes, Dunham ssid. Dr. James O'Dea, vice president of operations for the Behavioral Health Necwork of Hareford Healcheare, which owns Backus and Windham hospitals, said there is no magic bullet for seting’a goal and 10s away, O'Dea said, achieving it and resolutions are goals fou can’t define life by the nega- seated in a different way. tive? O'Dea said. “We ean only define “Ifthere was a magic bullet that [knew out life by whar we're goingto doin ‘ ‘ of, Td write tha one selfhelp book thar stead of what we are nor going to do.” would be a bestseller? O'Dea said, Allowing yourself ro slip up and sil : Inthe absence ofa magic bullee there keep working toward the goal is also : are some basic techniques that a person important, O'Dea said : can do to help a resolution stick: the Nicolas Simon, a visiting assistant able and realistic goals, O'Dea sid. Conneeticut State University, sid he f ‘A person who does not run should enjoys the refcction ofthe year that d realiscially not intend on runninga has passed and the opportunity to G marathon in March, he said. However, imagine the possibilities ofthe year inn rere tharsame person could make resolution ahead that New Yea’ offers. Simon ) , to run amarathon and then figure outa keeps notebook of his goals for the r I r training program or usean Apo build year. He breaks them down and makes aa upto runninga marathon aupoint of reviewing chem every week “les ok tosetanambitious goulasa__and making note of how he's doing in long term goal, bue havingaa strategy and —_hiseffort ro meet his goals, breakingie down inco its component “Leannot lie o myself il write ie partsis imporeant” O'Dea sid down.’ Simon sid Having supports also important, ae Simon said he gives himself permis. n cording to O'Dea. Findinga person who sion co adjust his goals as the year i i wants to racklethe resolution with you. progresses and rewards himself when cor at least supports you in your goal is he hits milestones on his goals. Those é Imporcane, because making ea rewards could be a special dinner; ell in one life is nor easy. he sid. inga loved one or giving of his own “Ic rakes energy to make cha simeasa volunteer. } O'Dea ssid. “Simply because ‘a reward to yourself whenever : ivsa good thing co do is usually youdo something positive” Simon 2 s suficient ro cur goals into behavioral said. ate changes. You've gor to really be com Positive intentions are what help Simon be sucessful in creating goals } { Inaddition vo support, iscrtical to and reaching them he sid frame goals in an affirmative way, O'Dea “People say “Lwill stop this, Iwill ! said, Denying oneself usualy results stop chat and they stop fora week, in filure, he said. O'Dea uses his own but then they go back again,” Simon : love for Cheetos san example, Simply said. “take some time to reflect where ] deciding nor to cat them is nor enough have been and what the last year was i comake him stop ceavinghe unhealthy likeand chen I determine what my eat snack food. Having something that is goals are. They are what I will do” : i hrealehy and he enjoys, helps him keep the norwichmag.com + 38 Save a life. or two Adopting a pets nt jus fsaving forthe pet, it Can be lifesaving forthe pet owner According tothe National Center for Health Research, about 62 percent ofall American households havea pet and mos of those pet ‘mers thnk of the pet as member ofthe family. “Some research stdieshave found that people ‘who have apt have healthier hears, stay home sickle often, make ewer vis tothe doctor, get more exercise, and are les depressed Pets rmayalso havea significant impacton allergies, asthma, social suppor, and soca interactions with other people according toa report the center, cording tothe center, most researchis Conducted in people who have ether aca or dog, and studying the benefit of pet ownership can becitfcl. However, there seems tobe enough evidence that shows fram small ile to older adults, ets can help alm aniety and be a benefit to overall mental well-being Heres alisting of some animal rescue nganizations where pet adoptions possible: Get healthy ‘When it comes to takingeare of, your health, there ae afew things thatare common sense and can make alorof difference Gettingan annual checkup from a primary care physician isthe most basic thinga person can do, said Dr. Setu Vora, Medieal Director of Critical Care and Physician Direc tor of Performance Improvement at William W. Backus Hospital. This time of the yearis also good time to "know your numbers” Vora said Knowing basic health numbers, such as body mass index, hip 0 waist ratio, total cholesterol and bad cho- lesterol, blood pressure, hemoglobin Ale (abblood sugar tet), are impor- tant baselines to have in connection 40 - JANUARY 2017 ‘ANY SHELTERS ALSO HAVE SITES PETFINDER.COM AND FACEBOOK. Protectors of Animals, East Hartford, wor pono, 860) 569-0722 SPCR of Connecticut, Mone, wwe spcact.rg (203) 485-9978 Forgotten Angels Sanctuary (con), Griswold, tp /awospetindercom/sheters! (C303.hi, (860) 389-3931 Kitty Angels of CT (atsony), Coventry, btp/awos petfindercom/sheters/c1286.htm, (860) 742-8250 toone'shealth, Vora sid. “These are the key numbers to life? Vora sid. ‘Vora said good health comes down to three basic concepts: menu mind and move. And those come with num- bers: 5, 15 and 30, ‘Menu means what you eat he said, Planning five meals each days break fast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner are important for ‘maintaininga balanced diet, Vora said. A balanced dic includes adequate protein, between 0.8 and I gram of protcin per kilogram of bodyweight, and five servings of different colored fruievand vegetables a day, which has been shown to reduce instances of. ‘Mind means giving yoursel 15 min- utes ofime for yourself each day, Vora ssid. Those 15 minutes canbe spent he Kitty Harbor (cs on) Gril, wwe styharbror (80) 376-9082 o (60) 376 0328 Pet Pals Northeast, Plainfield tp//avos. petfindercom/shelters/CTES ht, (860) 546-1280 Valley Shore Animal Welfare League, Inc, Westbrook, _wuvaleyshoreanimalvelfaeleagueorg, (860) 399-7561 PAWS Cat and Kitten Shelter, Woodstock, wwru. woodstock 0, (860) 480-1104 liscening to music, coloring, walking, ‘meditating or anything positive that 3 person enjoys and can do alone, ‘Move means get out and get your heart pumping for at least 30 minuces day: Vora said chat does not mean everyone should be doing high intensity interval workout. For some people 30 minutes oF moving can be a brisk walk, stretching or chair yoga, he said, The human body needs move- ‘ment, Vora said. “Ifwedonte use it, wedo lose it Vora said Lae tS LST OL RUE (ty 45% PERCENTAGE OF | AMERICANS WHO USUALLY MAKE NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS. Parentage of meine who | 17% sine tenons esis | 38% Se. Resolutions Percentage of | Percentage | Percentage who peoplewhoate | whohave | neversucceed successtulin | infrequent | andfilon their achieving their | success | resolton each year | resolution People who explicitly make resolutions are ‘OTIMES mor likely to attain thle goals than people who don't explicitly make resolutions aaa ‘BECAUSE OF MULTIPLE RESOLUTIONS) a7% 38% Salfimprovement | Wight | Maney: oreducaton‘elated | rested | related = @ Dey ua iy BQ Peceniage of Relationship related ° 14% Fereniase people intheic of people twenties who cover 50 who achieve their resolution achieve their resolution eachyear exch year Teo UL 75% | 71% Maintained | Pasttwo through fist | weeks week Pastone ‘month Pastsix months Make new friends ‘Meeting people inthis hectic world can be difficule, but having social circle and relationships i important fora persons health. “Social interactions are important” said Dr. Setu Vora, Medical Diteevor of Critical Cate and Physician Director of Peformance Improvement at William W. Backus Hospital. “Companionship and hobbies that engage you, and networks of family and friends and at work, these are imporeant for well-being” ‘Not everyone is interested in online dating, however, the Jntemet can bea esouree. The website www.meetup.com has groups in Eascern Conneetieue that range from singles groups adventuce groups, business clubs and more. But ifeven looking online fora social group is not ina person's comfore zone, there ane other ways to meet people. ‘Nicolas Simon, a visiting assistant profesor of Sociology at Eastern Connecticut State Universit, said volunteering also a good way co meet new people. Simon said having a group of people in your life who care about the same things is important. People who volunteer for an organizasion for longer petiods of ‘ime tend to connect with the other volun For older adules senior centers offen provide companionship, but they are not the only place to find companionship. Mary Pincaul,chaieman of the Adventures in Lifelong Learn- ing program at Thece Rivers Community College, said the group is for people 50 and over and ie has become a social opportunity aswell asan educational one. Adventures in Lifelong Learning, offers ewo seminary a day to people 50 and over when Thee Riv- “There are a group of about 10 or so people who stay and have lunch rogether berween the sessions,” Pineau said. “People stay after or come early and talk to each other. Ira very social place” ‘Adule education programs and EastConn’s aul education programs offer entichment classes for all ages. ‘Vora said companionship ean be as simple has having eup of coffce with someone. “We sce the seniors who gee together and sit and talk over cof fee, that’ an important social interaction, Vora said. nonwichmag.com «48 Joney matters Te ee ee ae ed ree re eeu ett Federal edit union) advisors Todd Gestich and Steve Sylvester offer the re Building a Credit Score Building your credit score san important step before making major Re eet eee ete tn ee rer Uo ee eee ger) cS Reece oe ano) Sees Cote a limits — can elp Weathering interes rates in the neighborhood of25 Ree ae sre ees Te} Re tees eee een ee ee Se a eet orci eee enemy eects tracked and factored into ace core. Google Rentrak and Experian Rent tein ee ier ea ete ay the hook for any fes involved. Some credit unions aloof “elt bilder eS ene em cen Five Financial Mistakes to Avoid Pea OAL Saving eat is becoming more and more important, set the compounding do the work and save as nuchasyou can, ote STAKE NO. 2: OBSESSING ABOUT YOUR INVESTMENTS. Pe MISTAKE NO. 3: GETTING PSYCHED OUT. nan ac! Se eee eee ett ceo ere rains Co ernest re Ra OCCU LLL oat ee) ee Ces ea utes) Peo MISTAKE NO. 5: HAVING NO PLAN. ee stern eta ss Coe tet ace Pree ua 42. JANUARY 2017 Volunteer Volunteering isn't just a way to help oxhers, it has pro: found effeetson the volunteer a8 well Nicolas Simon, a visiting asistane professor of Sociology ac Eastem Connecticut State University, sid he was ceach inga elasson social problems when he saw frst hand what a difference volunteering could have “Iewas a depressing elas? Simon admits. “So I encouraged imy students to go fram analyzing social problems o doin something about them” ‘The results were dramatic, Simon said. Not only did his seudents fel good abour actually doing something about the problems they sa, they were happier in general and also became more engaged in the elas “For some of them it changed their lve Senior Dajoun Jones organizes ECSU’s Annual Day of Giving and also volunteers atthe No Freeze Shelter and Covenant Soup Kitchen. Jones sad for him giving back to the community makes sense TECSU, hroigh es Caner for Community Engagement, Finks many of es students co Windham and surrounding. ‘communities for volunteer work in an effort co help the ‘communities and also create more ofa connection between the university and the towns. ‘Windham Mayor Emie Eldeidge sid it works and the help ehe ECSU seudenes and other volunteers give to Wind hham cannot be overestimated. ‘We could never afford to deliver the servies we get from. non-profits and their volunteers” Eldridge said. Simon suid volunteering connects people to other people they may not have ever met, it furthers a person’ under standing of the community allows a person to develop new skillsand build a network and a more diverse resume. “My seudents will forgee what I teach to them,” Simon said, “They wll not Forget the experiences they have volun tering, le will stay in their heaes forever and they will bring that co the next community they go to: Simon said NEW LONDON COUNTY COLCHESTER United Way of Southeastem Connecticut and Colchester Soil Serves monthly food distribution for community members straggling with hunger and fod insecurity Food distributions aresetfor 9am, to 1]0am.on the fourth Thursday ofeach month at Colchester Socal Services, 127 Norwich Ave. Colheste. For more information, Wisi socialserviescalchesterc gov The Colheste Senior enter i looking for volunteer divers todelver Meas on Wheels to homebound elderly through the TVCCAhome delivered meals rogram. You nusthavea valid dhver license anda vehicle. you ae interested in volunteering, cl (860) 537-3911 for deta GRISWOLD Kitty Harbor isa oil shelter, depending soley on donations and volunteer to ep ourcats happy and healthy. For information, contact Cis Deveauat chs deveauagmall com (put Kity Harbor Volunteer inthe subject ne) or call (860) 449-4753 LUSBON Compassion For ats of New London County in neds volunteers toe leanitsheter and rise funds. For information cal (60 86-085 or compassontatshlCacomastnt. NORWICH Catholic Charts Diocese of Norwich seeks an able-bodied, licensed diver toassist its food panty volunteer. Duties include picking up food from Gemma Moran Food Centerin New London, transportngit to Catholic Chatties Norwich office and stocking the foc pantry weekly on Thursdey mornings. For information cal (60) 889-8346 268 enter For Hospice Cres ering and taining volunteers to sere in ‘their lca communities. Volunteers are needed to vist and provide ‘ampanionsip to patients and roid respite tothe caregiver. 10 ‘eam more, contact Lauren Watson, ‘volunteer program administer, at Iwatsonahospcesect.ogo (860) 848-5699; rvs www hospiceset ‘0 for mre information The Norwich Heritage and Regional Vitor Centers seeking volunteers to elp staff the center. Some ‘esponsblites nude proving information to vistors, managing ‘the smalgift shop, and assisting visitors with directions. Interested applicants should email infos? notwichhistorcaocety.org for an application ‘WINDHAM COUNTY OAYVILLE NECCG Animal Services needs ‘volunteers on weekday mornings to dean, feed and carefor our cats and kittens Pickup an application at Northeast Conectcat Counc of Goverments office 125 Putnam Pike (Route 12). WILLIMANTIC ‘Nurturing Families Network seks ‘wottothreevlunters to provide til care fortwo hours a week ints ofces while patents attend group ‘Must have reliable transportation and passa background check, Ttaining povided. For information, through the Disabled American

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