Habit Hack: New Year, New Habits
The new year comes with new beginnings and renewed enthusiasm making it the perfect time to adopt new habits. The secret to developing a healthy habit lies in implementing small steps that are positive and achievable. Here are a few that will help you stay happy and healthier this 2023.
Practice healthy sleeping habits
Sleeping habits have a great impact on your daily life. Getting the recommended amount of sleep boosts productivity and can improve your mood. One way to implement healthy sleeping habits is to gradually go to bed earlier each night until you reach your desired bedtime. We also recommend avoiding having caffeine too late in the day and reducing screen time gradually to help your body adjust.
Commit to a 10-minute walk
Exercising more is at the top of most New Year's resolution lists but it can be difficult or overwhelming to know the best way to begin. Start small and take out at least 10 minutes every day to walk and gradually add minutes, distance, or more into your day. Start where you can and build it from there.
Take a day off to take care of your mental health
Making your health a priority can be challenging with everything that is going on. If you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, life changes, and responsibilities, take a break to breathe and treat yourself to your favourite things and food!
Take a break from social media
Social media can be distracting and usually takes up free time that you may want to spend in other ways. It may also be very harmful to your eyes. Consider tracking or limiting your screen time and use it to cross out or do something that you enjoy.
Work on your relationship with yourself
Cultivating a positive relationship with yourself is the first step to a better happier self. You can start by writing in a journal or reading a book that interests you. Before going to bed or watching your favourite show, encourage yourself to take a pen to paper and connect with yourself, your thoughts, and your feelings.
Drink a glass of water every morning
Cultivating a positive relationship with yourself is the first step to a better happier self. You can start by writing in a journal or reading a book that interests you. Before going to bed or watching your favourite show, encourage yourself to take a pen to paper and connect with yourself, your thoughts, and your feelings.
We recommend working on one habit at a time which will help you achieve more than focusing on too many.
