Healthy New Year’s Resolutions That Don’t Involve Weight Loss
Instead of focusing on the same tired weight loss goals for 2023, let’s think about habits that could actually improve our lives. What has slipped during the past year? What are you missing? How could you better address your own needs, or the needs of those around you? Take this opportunity to really address the parts of your life that could improve and consider some of these healthy resolutions for the new year:
Reduce your alcohol consumption
Get more quality sleep/limit your sleep to 8 hours per night
Bring reusable bags when you shop
Eat vegetables at every meal
Wash your bed sheets weekly
Actually eat your fruit before it goes bad
Don’t watch tv or use your phone during meals
Support local food producers through farm shares
Donate to your local food bank
Stretch and improve your flexibility
Volunteer as a caller for political campaigns
Concentrate on improving your posture
Set up a weekly board game night with your family
Educate yourself on basic home care and maintenance
Clean your kitchen and dishes after each meal
Wear sunscreen every day you’re outside
Clean your pantry and throw out expired food each month
Reduce impulse online shopping by creating a weekly budget
Cut down on the amount of plastic you use each day
Re-try foods that you hate, but haven’t eaten in years
Moisturize and remove your makeup before going to bed
Tip service workers generously
Focus on purchasing goods from small business owners, not Amazon
Set up that therapy appointment
Text your friend that you haven’t talked to in a while
Small, actionable goals are key here. What can you start doing today to improve your life, and the lives of those around you?
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