The start of the new year often means making changes in our lives for the better. The decision to make a resolution is an admirable step in the right direction, however studies show that only 8% of Americans follow through with their intentions for the new year. Losing sight of our resolutions is common because a broad, long term goal can quickly become daunting and overwhelming. As you think about your new goals for the new year, consider these smaller goals that will keep you focused, balanced, and feeling your absolute best in 2024!
Transform Your Bathroom Into a Spa
Kick the new year off by revamping your bathroom. A spa-like bathroom will give you a space where you can slow down, unwind, beautify yourself and melt away stress. Turning your bathroom into a relaxing retreat may be as simple as introducing a new bath mat, scented candles, or invigorating lotions and soaps.
Add a Restorative Practice to Your Post Workout Routine
As important as it is to workout and sweat, it’s just as important to rest and relax. Emily Kiberd, DC, a chiropractor at New York’s Urban Wellness Clinic says, “Exercise creates inflammation and the recovery part is where we get stronger and you heal from the exercise.” While you’re turning your bathroom into a calming haven, you might as well kick it up a notch with some epsom salts too.
Be Grateful
Let 2024 be the year of gratitude! Banish negative narratives and try to let positive thinking take over. Spiritual guru Gabrielle Bernstein states that you can attract positivity and positive results by starting each day off with a list of things that you’re grateful for.
Change Your Thoughts to Kill Your Workouts
Joey Gonzalez, CEO of Barry’s Bootcamp recommends restructuring your thoughts during a brutal workout. Gonzalez says, “As we know, the body and mind are linked, and the mental mirrors the physical…So when it comes to fitness, if you can shift the way you think about working out, that changes everything.” Gonzalez recommends re-thinking your workouts as wants and seeing them as needs. If you know you need to workout, you’re more likely to make it happen!
Biohack Your Life
Dave Asprey, the founder of Bulletproof believes that biohacking is“the art and science of changing the environment around you and inside you, so you have more control over your own biology.” Nobody knows your body better than you. By hacking your body and discovering what works best for you, you can achieve excellent health and wellness results. To start hacking your body, check out biohacking your gut.
