As we look forward to the new year, recognise how you want the next twelve months to pan out. A new year is your time to change old habits into healthier ways of being. Embrace in self-care and distance yourself from toxic behaviours and toxic energy. Life is too short and goes by too fast, so make the best of your time and focus on the good, speak kindly of others, and witness how quickly your world alters when leading with positivity. People often strive for less stress, more energy, increased happiness, and healthier life choices, and while all of that is possible, it comes down to your mindset. Your mindset will impact your day, month and year. In the following paragraph I share some recommendations that may help one achieve their goals on a short-term basis, but with long-term effects. It starts with one tiny step.
– Get involved in a local volunteer organization that you care about. Volunteering promotes life satisfaction and overall happiness.
– Start journaling every day.
– Read inspirational books by Brene Brown, Gabby Bernstein, Lewis Howes and the sort.
– Make self-care your new jam from yoga, meditation, exercising, baths, and talking to a professional.
– Get outside more! Nature is the brains best medication.
– More water. Water hydrates and is a natural stress reliever and does wonders for our skin! And it’s less $$$ than all the creams from fancy stores.
– Make a new friend with someone completely opposite from you.
– Keep learning; take an online class and attend local workshops.
– Be kind. Forgive. Don’t gossip.
For 2025, choose a new healthy behaviour as your goal and tend to it daily. Share it with a trusted friend or family member and write about your progress in your new journal. Never give up on becoming a better version of yourself.
Mindfully curated by Debra Gudema for Well&Co.
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