Sheridan County YMCA ED: slow and steady keeps resolutions

According to a new Pew Research Center survey, three-in-ten Americans report making at least one resolution for 2025, with half of this group making more than one. 

Sheridan County YMCA Executive Director Liz Cassiday has seen many residents resolve to get in shape each January only to throw in the towel a few weeks into the new year. There’s no shame in failing a resolution, most do. In fact, according to Baylor College of Medicine, studies show that 88% of people who set New Year resolutions fail them within the first two weeks.  

Overall, 79% of people who make New Year’s resolutions say those resolutions concern health. During an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Cassiday said when it comes to maintaining New Year’s resolutions in her experience, it’s the tortoise that wins the race.  

L. Cassiday

Major life changes can be a shock to both the psyche and the physical body. Slow but meaningful progress allows for proper adjustment to a new routine. One can always add another class, run a little farther or add more weight on the bar later.

Be specific and realistic about goals, start small and build up. Allow yourself to stumble, don’t beat yourself up for missing a day. Just ensure that you get back on the horse and continue with developing the new positive habit. 

The Sheridan County YMCA offers a wide array of classes with plenty of encouragement and community that can get someone started and remain on a path to a healthier life.

To learn more and begin 2025 by developing healthier habits visit the Sheridan County YMCA website by clicking here.