Health New Year’s Resolutions

The new year is a natural time for focusing on new goals.  At the end of the festive season we can feel like we have over indulged so want to refocus on health.  I know I certainly feel like that.  So I wanted to share some ideas for health new year’s resolutions.

  1. Focus on 1 health goal for 2018 as this focus will help you acheive it.
  2. Use the stairs more.
  3. Go outside for a daily dose of vitamin D.
  4. Focus on your breath when you feel the stress coming on. It’s a mini meditation session.
  5. Turn off all electronics 20 minutes before lights out at bedtime.
  6. Write down everything you’re grateful for at the end of the day.
  7. Drink more water than cafine.
  8. Add one thing to your life that brings you joy.
  9. Cook at home more frequently.  You’ll end up getting healthier in the process.
  10. Forgive someone. Anger and resentment is like holding onto internal poison and can even harm your physical health. Life’s too short to not move on.

 

 

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