{"id":77810,"date":"2023-01-06T04:03:20","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T04:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soothe.com\/?p=77810"},"modified":"2024-06-05T16:32:52","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T16:32:52","slug":"achieving-your-new-years-wellness-resolutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soothe.com\/articles\/achieving-your-new-years-wellness-resolutions\/","title":{"rendered":"These Tools Are Key to Achieving Your New Year\u2019s Wellness Resolutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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According to a study conducted by Statista last year, the number one resolution for 2022 was to live healthier. However, the majority of people will struggle to reach their goals- over 90% never achieve their resolution. So how can you avoid the New Year\u2019s resolution pitfall? Apply these tools that will help you stick to your wellness goals throughout the year. <\/span><\/p>\n\n

Be specific about what you want to achieve\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

“I want to be healthier” is a great goal, but it’s vague. Healthy means a lot of different things, and that definition changes from person to person. The way you phrase your New Year’s resolution impacts your ability to stick to it. Maybe “healthy” really means getting better sleep, reducing your stress, or eating clean.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Make it measurable<\/span><\/h2>\n

Find a way to measure your success. If your New Year’s goal is to reduce stress, make a plan for how you’ll engage in stress-reducing activities. If you want to work out more in 2023, sign up for some fitness classes or commit to a gym schedule. Set the number of times per week you\u2019d like to do these things. Journaling can be a great way to track your progress. Use an app or jot down achievements like ounces of water intake<\/a><\/strong><\/span> or body measurements. Most importantly, periodically check in with yourself and make note of you’re feeling. Do you have more energy throughout the day? Are you feeling a greater sense of peace or happiness? Being mindful of these wellness indicators will keep you motivated long-term.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Start small and work toward forming habits<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re just starting out or getting back into healthy activities, start with smaller, manageable goals. For example, meditating or working out once or twice a week, or going to bed one hour earlier a few times each week. Starting small will give you a better sense of achievement right away and keep you motivated to continue. Continued practice is necessary when you\u2019re establishing healthy habits, and once something becomes a habit, it becomes less of a chore and is much easier to add frequency or intensity to your routine over time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Think about your wellness beyond physical health<\/span><\/h2>\n

If your New Year’s resolution is to focus on your wellness, it’s time to think beyond diet and exercise. Mental health is also so important. Self-care is a great way to demonstrate love and respect for ourselves. It fills our cups and keeps us energized and motivated, and it’s easier than you may think. If you’re not sure where to start, here’s some inspiration for mental wellness resolutions:<\/span><\/p>\n