Healthy New Year’s Resolutions you can actually keep

The beginning of a new year is a great time to make healthy lifestyle changes and give up bad habits. However oftentimes the health and wellness goals we choose are too restrictive and accordingly not sustainable. This leads many people to give up on their goals within the first few weeks of the year. To break that cycle, here are 3 new year’s resolutions you can actually keep that can improve your health!

Move more

If you haven’t exercised in a while, going to the gym may not be a sustainable goal. Instead make your resolution simply about adding more physical activity into your lifestyle. An easy way to achieve this is by sitting less. Strive for a daily 15-minute walk during your lunch break or take the stairs instead of the elevator. Any amount of physical activity has health benefits. Don’t be too hard on yourself and start with simple achievable daily goals.

Reduce stress

Learning how to manage stress is an important part of taking care of yourself and maintaining good overall mental and physical health. Chronic stress takes a toll on your health and well-being, so explore healthy ways to relieve stress, such as going for a walk, listening to soothing music, practicing breathing exercises and being around a positive community.

Eat more whole foods

One of the easiest and most sustainable ways to improve your overall health is to include more whole foods in your diet. Whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and whole grains contain nutrients that have health promoting properties, as well as vitamins, minerals and beneficial fats. Diet high in whole foods are associated with weight loss and a reduced risk of diseases. If healthy eating is your goal, that doesn’t mean you have to give up all of the foods you love at once. Try making one or two small changes at a time.

Making a healthy New Year’s resolution focused on your well-being is an important first step. Following these tips can help make sure you stay on track toward becoming a healthier you!