New Year, New Habits

As we enter a new year, it is good to take stock of where we are, and where we want to be. It doesn’t mean stop doing loads of things. The best thing to do is add a few new manageable sustaining habits to what we are already doing well. Pick a few of the following:

1. Drink more water.
2. Eat more fruit and vegetables.
3. Eat brown/ wholemeal bread and pasta instead of white processed food.
4. Do more strength training. A personal trainer will help you do this right.
5. Walk more, increase your steps.
6. Sleep/ rest more. For a lot of people, an extra half hour sleep/ rest would really help their overall health and recovery.
7. If you drink alcohol, reduce the amount you drink.
8. If you smoke, reduce the amount you smoke.
9. Reduce the stresses in your life. Focus on what you can control, and don’t worry about what is outside your control.
10. Take up a new activity, like cycling or running. Get out and about more.

 
Don’t try and do everything, don’t boil the ocean as it won’t be sustainable. Pick 1-3 things that you think will have the biggest impact for you and do them well, and they will become sustainable habits that will cause continued improvement in your health, wellbeing and happiness. Wishing you a great 2021!