10 Habits to Adapt this New Year
A new year means a fresh start for most people. This entails reflecting what occurred in the past year, getting a new planner, and writing down resolutions for the year. This 2022, we recommend adopting these 10 habits to have a brighter, happier, and successful year ahead.
- Try out a gratitude journal
Try out a gratitude journal
Having a gratitude journal improves overall wellbeing. Take 5 minutes in the morning or evening of your day and list down a few things you are grateful for. This could be mundane things such as watching the sunset or eating your favorite cookie. Doing this daily would improve overall mood, increase self-esteem, and help you sleep better at night.
You can try free journaling apps like Gratitude, which is available on both the Apple iOS and Google Play Store.
- Do 10-minute daily meditations
Meditation, a practice done by Hindus and Buddhists, is adapted by billions of people worldwide due to its wonderful benefits for the brain and overall well being of a person. Some benefits of meditating include relieving stress, reducing anxiety, and having peace of mind.
To start meditating, make sure you are in a comfortable and quiet space. Begin by closing the eyes, calming the mind, and focusing on the breath. When we meditate, we want to cultivate a sense of awareness and to focus on the present moment.
If you don’t know where to begin and need assistance, Headspace offers wonderful free trials for meditation.
- Do a 30-minute movement activity
Do a 30 minute movement activity
If you have a desk job and you sit for 8-9 hours straight, then adapting this habit would be beneficial for you. You might already know that sitting down for long periods can negatively impact your health, so doing at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity daily can help counter this. Moderate exercises can include brisk walking, yoga, biking, swimming, or cleaning your house.
Adapting this habit is perfect especially if you are short on time. There are numerous short exercises you can follow on Youtube.
- Learn the importance of the time for relaxation
Each person has his or her own form of relaxation. For others, this could be in the form of gaming or watching movies, while for others this could be going to the beach or up the mountain. You should always take time off and do whatever makes you relax in order to make sure you are happy.
- Read biographical books
Read biographical books
Reading in general helps us gain knowledge. Reading biographies specifically help us gain insight on how successful people manage their lives. Biographies are interesting as it shows us the challenges these people have, and they share with us ways on how they overcame it. Depending on your goal, you can read a specific biography that fits you
If you want to feel inspired, we recommend reading the bestselling biography, Becoming by Michelle Obama.
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