As a new year rolls out, let’s begin it on a good note. Many of you might have already jotted down your resolutions for 2022. This is the ideal time to set health, diet, and fitness goals. A lot of us view many new year resolutions only to break them. It may seem a daunting task to draft new resolutions for oneself, though it is not entirely impossible. Here are some realistic health resolutions you can add to your list for the coming year.
Include Meditation in your daily routine
Practising meditation is one of the foremost ways to relax and keep oneself calm, but not many follow it due to their hectic schedule. It’s never too late to begin anything you love. Meditation has always proven to promote mental well-being.
Ideal meditation techniques for beginners
- Mantra Meditation
- Focus Meditation
- Mindfulness Meditation
Add whole foods to your diet
Healthier food choices improve overall health. The best way to promote well-being is by adding more whole foods to your diet. Whole foods are foods that are not processed or minimally processed. These include whole grains, legumes, fresh fruits, seeds, fish, and vegetables. These foods contain an abundance of essential nutrients required by the body to work efficiently.
Benefits of including whole foods:
- Reduce the chances of heart diseases
- Lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes
- Regulate body weight and blood sugar levels
Plan for quality ‘me time’ and practice self-care
This year, learn to prioritise yourself and make time for yourself. It is often observed that many people forget to give importance to themselves. They often overlook their health and care more about others’ well-being. Practising self-care is the biggest time investment that will work wonders.
Self-care may involve doing the simplest of the simple things to relax:
- Take a relaxing bubble bath once a week
- Attend a weekly yoga class
- Cook something special for yourself
- Schedule your rest time
Always think positive
Believe in the goodness of positive talk rather than taking everything negatively. Jot down another most prominent resolution to strive for regular positive self-talk. It will indirectly help build a positive relationship with your body.
Did you know?
Individuals who tend to engage or listen to negative body talk have lower self-esteem and higher levels of body dissatisfaction.
Clear the clutter
Clearing clutter in your home, kitchen, or office can help you lead a stress-free life. As per research, living in cluttered surroundings increases anxiety and depression. Add this one small change to your daily life to sort out the clutter. Not only will clearing the clutter be a stress-relieving activity, but it will also help you burn some calories.
Expand your hobby list
Don’t just stick to a limited list of hobbies, but go out and explore more. Due to a stricter schedule, we fail to participate in things that once were a hobby. Indulge in some kind of a hobby, as it will help lead a longer and healthier life.
Few other things to add to your New Year’s resolution list:
- Transform your look by getting a hair makeover or a new colour
- Support for a cause and volunteer
- Practice gratitude and stop worrying about everything
- Choose from a range of healthier household products for everyday use
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