What's your health goal? Why people fail and how to succeed

Is there a health-related change your need or want to make? In this webinar, Dr. Diana Sherifali discusses how a ‘tiny habit’ approach can help people reach their health goals to manage or help to prevent chronic disease.
Learn the answers to the following questions:
0:00 How can health goals help prevent or manage chronic disease?
6:13 How can health coaches help?
11:05 What is a tiny habit?
16:45 Why do tiny habits work?
19:04 What role does motivation play?
20:45 How do you get started?
31:33 What should I look for in a health coach?
38:20 How can tiny habits be used for weight loss?
44:16 What do you do if you have memory problems?
47:05 What can I do if I struggle to keep my goals?
Diana Sherifali, PhD, is an Associate Professor at McMaster University in the School of Nursing. Her research program aims to optimize the management of diabetes and quality of life for older adults and people with diabetes across their lifespan. Throughout her career, she has explored the role of coaching to support people in achieving their health-related goals.
Dr. Anthony Levinson is a Professor at McMaster University and a physician who works in the area of consultation-liaison psychiatry in Hamilton, Ontario. He leads the design and development of multimedia content, including online learning about various topics related to healthy aging for the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal.
This talk is presented as a partnership between the Optimal Aging Portal and the Office of Alumni
Engagement.
Disclaimer: These videos are provided for informational purposes only. They are not a substitute for advice from your own health care professional. The videos may be used for not-for-profit educational purposes only. Any other uses must be approved by the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal ([e-mail]).