Susan Greeley - How to Stick With Your New Year's Resolutions

In this episode, we're thrilled to walk with Susan Greeley, SVP and National Director of Wellness Services for Castle Connolly Private Health Partners, one of the newest partners in our Employee Empowerment Program.   Susan is also a registered dietician, cookbook author and the host of her own podcast, A SENSe of Wellness.  So we recorded this as a doubler that Susan will be releasing on her podcast too :)   Susan lives near me in New Jersey, so we were able to meet up for a walk in a park near my home.  It was a beautiful, chilly day before Christmas.  And since we were in the holiday and new year spirit, our conversation weaves through several themes that can help us all stick with our 2024 resolutions.   Hint: make them easy and fun. And don't go it alone.   Here's a quick rundown with timestamps:   00:05 Introduction and Welcoming 02:23 Susan's Background and Role in Wellness 04:02 Susan's Cookbook and Approach to Wellness 05:13 The Importance of Support and Community in Wellness 05:48 Gene's Background and the Founding of Charity Miles 07:13 The Impact of Charity Miles and the Importance of Community 10:10 The Importance of Change 15:26 The Role of External Support in Behavior Change 16:58 The Importance of Community and Positive Surroundings 28:11 The Impact of Charity Miles Beyond Fundraising 33:32 The Power of Intrinsic Rewards 36:11 The Role of Feeling Good in Behavior Change 37:21 The Problem with Wellness Challenges 39:52 The Importance of Consistency 40:13 The Power of Tiny Habits 53:36 The Role of Fun and Laughter 55:18 The Importance of Sleep, Hydration, and Outdoor Activities 56:37 The Power of Community   --  We're also thrilled to introduce our newest sponsor, Factor, America's #1 Ready-to-Eat Meal Delivery Service. Simply put, Factor meals are Easy, Nutritious and Tasty. No matter your eating or dietary style, Factor serves up the meals you’re looking for with a flexible menu of chef-crafted, dietitian-approved options. Imagine having delicious, chef-prepared meals that align perfectly with your diet - be it Keto, Vegan, Protein Plus, or Calorie Smart - delivered right to your doorstep and ready to eat in under two minutes. With over 34 meal options and 45 add-ons each week, including snacks, smoothies and more, Factor makes it easy and tasty to keep your health journey on track. No more boring salads. Just mouth-watering dishes like roasted garlic filet mignon and shrimp, or blackened salmon with smoked gouda cauliflower grits and broccoli. Charity Miles members get 50% off your first order of Factor plus Free Wellness Shots for Life! Just go to charitymiles.org/factor to claim this exclusive offer. No commitment is necessary—skip or cancel at any time. But, of course, I don't think you're going to want to skip or cancel once you try it. Huge thanks to Factor for their support, and for helping us all make it easy and delicious to reach our 2024 goals.