1. Start a morning routine
If you’re used to pressing the postponement button several times and stressing yourself from sheets to spreadsheets, now is the time to start a morning routine. Simple practices like making the bed, breathing deeply, and making time for meditation can prepare you for a less hectic and more productive day. If you need additional information, here are seven things you can do every morning to improve your health and the morning routines of Australia’s most successful women
2. Speed up your social time
When life moves fast, one of the first things that falls apart is catching up with classmates and dates.
A small program that you can put in the fridge to check each month is as follows:
- 1 lunch a day with a friend or friends
- 24 hours without social media
- 1 day outdoors
- 1 night with a friend or friends
- 1 night appointment (you can be with yourself)
- 1 breakfast a day with a friend or friends
- 1 night of cinema
- 1 day completely for yourself
2. Do a new form of exercise every month
Whether it’s swimming in the ocean, climbing, skating or lawn, trying a new way to exercise is a great way to get interesting and enjoyable exercise.
3. Make a physical goal that is not aesthetic
Heavier dead weight. Finish a half marathon. Have your heels touch the ground on a dog down. The end product of fitness goals can go far beyond their appearance.
4. Do a skin check
Two out of three Australians will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer during their lifetime, but atOverall, only 36% of us have had a skin checkup in the last year and 29% of people have never had one, according to a survey by the life insurance company TAL and income protection. Skin cancer is one of the most preventable and detectable types of cancer, so book an appointment with your local GP, dermatologist, or local skin cancer clinic. And don’t worry about the experience, here’s everything you need to know to do a skin check.
5. Write in a journal
Among the benefits of science-backed scientific journals are improved awareness, memory, communication skills, sleep, self-confidence, IQ, and even the immune system. Stuck where to start? Try to write down three things you noticed during the day, three things you appreciate, and three things you want to achieve in the near future. Then go from there!
6. Travel to a new destination
Whether it’s an island in the South Pacific or a new beach in a few suburbs – add new travel destinations to your 2021 to-do list.
7. Reduce your environmental footprint
For many, this resolution is understandable and it is essential to despair of trying to make a difference. But every bit counts. Try disposing of disposable items such as plastic water bottles and coffee cups, eating vegetarian food one day a week, and recycling soft plastics. Go here for more tips on how to reduce waste.
8. Focus on your backgrounds
We understand, money can be boring, confusing and frustrating. But it is also so important. Whether it’s savings goals, like starting to invest or kill credit card debt, there are many ways to improve your financial situation in 2021. You want to find out about the monetary issue without going to bed in the city? Listen to podcasts like She’s On The Money and The Pineapple Project for stellar tips and real-life experiences.
9. Leave fashion fast
We’ve gotten used to two-hour shipping and five-dollar t-shirts when shopping, but the reality is that this comes at a significant cost to both human workers and the environment. (read more here). If you’re a gamer, try a challenge like not buying new clothes by 2021 (second-hand, changed or gifted is still okay) or choosing just one fashion made ethically.
10. Eat more vegetables
If you want to change your eating habits (please don’t start a fad diet, a dietitian explains why) add more vegetables to your meals by 2021. Your goals could be to try cooking every month with a new vegetable. , try a new vegetable recipe every week or eat in season.
11. Read more
If the last time you picked up a book was any year in the year 12, go back to the reading cart. It is the OG of mindfulness practices and the best way to broaden your horizons. Set goals such as one book a month, a range of author backgrounds, or different genres. Your best bet? Create a book club! Reading and wine is always a good time.
12. Start a new hobby
From sewing to surfing, pottery and plants: take on a new hobby in 2021 and stick to it. Take time each day, week or month to dedicate to your favorite pastime.