With the year 2022 coming up on us fast, it is yet again time to think about any positive changes we can make to start off the new year. The past couple of years have definitely been the most challenging for everyone during the ongoing pandemic, but here’s to moving forward regardless.
The following tips are for you to set a new resolution for your health and wellness.
New year’s resolution ideas for wellness and health:
1. Set realistic goals – If you overwhelm yourself with goals you may not be able to do, that will just set you up for failure and disappointment in yourself. That would lead to even less motivation to making changes. If you start off with smaller and more attainable goals, you are much more likely to achieve them. If you can’t run very well, it is a bad idea to want to be able to run 10 miles anytime soon. If you have never been able to do a push up, you may not be able to do 100 of them in a row by next year. See the next tip for more on this.
2. Break goals down into parts – What can you break into daily, weekly, monthly goals to reach a larger goal? Use a daily planner, calendar or notebook to help you realize your goals. Once something is written down, it makes it much easier to do. Try planning out some of your days by sticking something from your to do list on each day.
3. Drink more water – Most people definitely need to get more hydrated on a regular basis. If you drink mostly sodas, beers, or sugary drinks, you are most likely already quite dehydrated. Make it a goal to drink more water, even if you don’t like it. Use sugary beverages and alcohol as a reward once you’ve gotten enough water in your body.
4. Try natural household cleaners – Some of your cleaning supplies at home are too harsh and you may be able to smell it. Bleach and some other cleaning chemicals can make you cough and gag if you use it in an enclosed space. Try to look into natural plant or fruit based cleaners. Try using vinegar to clean things more often. Using too many household scents such as carpet cleaning powder, glad plug ins or spray air fresheners can irritate allergies and cause sinus problems as well.
5. Be active often – If you aren’t able to go to the gym or get a good workout in, that doesn’t mean you should give up. There are lots of fun options for things to do at home that will give you a good workout. You can do in-home yoga, push-ups, jumping jacks, squats, and more from home. Try buying video games with active elements such as Just Dance, Ring Fit games, Wii Fit games, Zumba games, and more!
Some bonus tips in addition to the 5 above include getting a workout buddy, creating cleaner eating habits, and making sure you get plenty of sleep as often as you can.
Here’s to hoping you have a very fun New Year’s Eve and a successful 2022 with your new goals!