It is almost the New Year so it is time to get back on track toward proper health. There are many ways to do this, but it is important to keep in mind that even small steps will benefit you. So, where should you start? Well, we have compiled a short list of things that will help you to build up healthy habits. By no means are these the only 5 things you need to do, nor will these 5 things alone change your life, but they are a great starting point to kick off those healthy habits! Alright, let’s get started!
1. Stretching
A good stretch before bed will help you to rest more soundly and let your body heal while you sleep overnight. Trying out yoga will be a good addition to your routine. If you are unfamiliar with what type of yoga can help you, Down Dog is a great app to test out what yoga routine will work best for you. They have all different lengths of practice, different guiding voices, music that plays in the background and you can pick the level of yoga you’d like to partake in (and the ones you want to work toward). It is a great starting point to tee off your stretch and yoga journey.
2. Nightly Tea
Having an herbal tea before bed is a great way to wind down and calm your body. The warm water will warm your body and depending on which tea you get, they can aid you in different ways. Chamomile, peppermint, lavender, ginger, valerian root, or different fruit teas, are all full of different benefits for you. If you don’t want to boil water on the stove and you don’t have a tea kettle, OXO has a variable temperature kettle to heat water for your nightly tea! This is a great supplement for your evening routine. The kettle can be set to a specific temperature and will hold that temperature for up to 30 minutes, just in case you want a second cup before bed! The kettle is also BPA free, made with Borosilicate glass, and has a silicon base to be able to set down on any surface without burning it. If you need a kettle, this is the way to go!
3. Meal Planning
To stay on track with your health it is vital to plan out what you are going to be eating for the week. By writing it down, you will have an idea of what to eat, that way you aren’t tempted to stray too far from your plan. Meal planning sheets are perfect for this! Set aside a couple hours (or a few minutes once you get used to the process) and think about what you want to make yourself for the week. It is important to make sure you do indeed dedicate specific time for this. It will help to ensure that you make the correct choice with your health at the forefront!
![]()
4. Daily Supplements
Ritual vitamins are a clean, traceable, vegan vitamin that was made to truly supplement your diet. They aren’t over packed with unnecessary vitamins and minerals, just those that your diet may be lacking from. They have vitamins for the whole family too! So, no matter what stage you are at in life, they have a vitamin ready for you to create healthy habits with!
5. Limit Screen Time
You’ve heard it a million times that it is beneficial to reduce screen time, yet you haven’t. We are here to remind you that doing so will indeed help you be healthier. It will reduce eye strain, get you outside and out and about more, and help you to take up whatever else you have been hoping to invest more time into! Instead of setting aside time for activities, why not set aside time for phone time. This will limit your usage and will show you just how much you are missing when you have your face buried in the phone.
Remember, in order to make any habit stick, you have to stay on track and do things every day! If you want this to work, you have to stay dedicated and keep your goals in sight! You got this!