Sometimes New Years Resolutions can be overwhelming. Sometimes we have really good intentions, or really bad ideas and before we know it, we’ve given up on our resolutions all together. You might have started out the gate strong but lost sight along the way or just took a temporary “break.” Whatever it is, February 1st can offer a new start. Truly, any day can be a new day, but there’s something about the beginning of the month that mentally helps us prepare. While I set my healthy-living goal in January last year, it wasn’t until September (also happened to be the Jewish New Year) that I actually took control and achieved what I wanted.
So if you’re looking for a fresh start, or just a kick to get you going, here are some tips from my friends at Church & Dwight. By following these small steps that can be easily incorporated in your everyday routine, you will be well on your way towards a healthy and happy year!
- Take the stairs: You can take small steps towards a healthier you, literally. Not quite realistic if you work on the 42ndfloor, but think escalators at the mall, moving sidewalks at the airport, that errand that’s a two minute drive away…skip all shortcuts and walk! You can also get a pedometer or smartphone fitness app that counts your steps and calories burned so you can measure your results.
- Take your vitamins: Taking your daily vitamins helps ensure you get the nutrients you need to maintain a healthy active lifestyle. However, men and women have varying nutritional needs so multivitamins such as Vitafusion™ Men’s & Women’s Complete Multivitamins offer a personalized option to help you feel great and support optimal health.
- Get your giggle on: Laughter really is the best medicine, not to mention it’s both fun and free. Research shows that humour and laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts your energy, diminishes pain and protects you from the damaging effects of stress.
- Protect your skin: Use sunscreen with an SPF every day to protect yourself against the sun’s harmful rays (UVA & UVB). And yes, even wear it on days when it’s overcast.
What are some of your New Year’s Resolutions?
Any time is a good time to start a New Years Resolution as long as one keeps it up
The last day of 2015 I was getting so sick of the phrase “Tomorrow is the first page of a brand new book” because any day can be a a new start! I’m starting my “resolutions” in a couple more weeks. I had a c-section at the beginning of January and had no to plans to lose my baby weight and re-start my chore chart until after I recovered. Those are my 2 goals for this year though!