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Be Realistic

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One thing about being able to achieve goals is that they need to be realistic. Goals can certainly be ambitious, but remind yourself not to try for something that's too far afield or unrealistic. The surest way to fall short of your goal is to make your goal unattainable. For instance, resolving to never eat a favorite food again because it's problematic for IBD could be a bad choice for a New Year's resolution. Strive for a goal that is attainable, such as avoiding that problem food more often.