As the new year gets closer, there is no better time to start inculcating habits that’ll transform you physically and mentally. They say it takes 21 days to build a habit, and by adding these 6 habits into your routine, you’ll set yourself up to feel great going into the new year.
Start your day with intention:
Start your day by waking up early. Waking up earlier and taking the time to begin each day intentionally will not only help you feel like you’ve gotten a head start on your day, but it will also help you enjoy the peacefulness of earlier hours of the day.
Embrace the outdoors:
Going outdoors for about 30 minutes a day is proven to improve your mental health. Whether it’s a brisk walk, jogging, or just spending time outdoors with friends or family, you’ll feel so much more energetic and gain a boost to your vitamin D levels.
Move your body:
Commit an hour a day to focused exercise. Whether you enjoy dancing, swimming, going to the gym, or any other kind of physical activity, spending an hour a day doing any sort of physical activity is proven to improve mood, cardiovascular health, and strength levels.
Invest in learning:
Dedicate 30 minutes of your day to learning something new, anything that excites you, from reading books to learning new languages or instruments. Working towards something every day consistently will provide you with a sense of accomplishment.
Reflection:
Before bed, take a beat and try journaling, just to layout your thoughts and feelings for a clear mind. This also helps with finding insight into your progress and what you need to or want to work on.
Make sleep a priority:
Make yourself a consistent sleep schedule and stick to it; a regular sleep routine helps improve energy levels, cardiovascular health, stress levels, etc.
It’s important to keep in mind that with building habits, the key isn’t perfection; it’s consistency. Start with one or two habits, and as they become a solid part of your routine, start inculcating more habits, and remember to be patient with yourself.