How To Crush Your New Year's Resolutions in 2023

2.      Start small

If you are setting unrealistic goals for yourself, it is going to be more unlikely that those goals will be reached. It is best to start small, then work your way up. For example, if you rarely go to the gym, it wouldn’t be a good idea to set a goal to start going to the gym every day of the week. This could easily lead to burnout. Instead, you could set goal to start going to the gym three times per week. Get consistent with that, then increase your frequency.

3.      Be time-bound

Set realistic timelines for your goals. Giving yourself a realistic timeline will help you better plan what is necessary in order to meet the specific goal. If you know you want to lose 10 pounds in 2 months, then you know you will have to lose 1-2 pounds per week. Knowing the time frame will help you put things into perspective. It will also help you stay motivated.

4.      Grab an accountability partner

If you have a friend or loved one who has similar goals as you, it could be extremely helpful to have an accountability partner. Accountability partners exist to help keep you on track. It can be difficult to work towards a goal on your own, and it’s normal to lack motivation. Your accountability partner will be the person to remind you to keep going whenever you feel like giving up.

5.      Be gracious

Be easy on yourself. There are going to be bumps along the way. Your journey to better health is going to be difficult sometimes. That is why graciousness is key. If you mess up, cheat on your diet, or miss a gym session, try not to beat yourself up about it. It will only make things worse. Instead, show yourself some extra love and get back on track when you are ready. It's a marathon, not a race.

What are good, healthy lifestyle resolutions to make this new year?

If you struggle with making specific and realistic resolutions for the new year, you are not alone. Here is a list of 10 healthy lifestyle goals to consider for the new year.

1.       Cut out all alcoholic beverages for two months.

2.      Get seven to eight hours of quality sleep every night.

3.      Do thirty minutes to an hour of physical activity daily.

4.      Start doing yoga or meditating daily.

5.      Drink 8 cups of water per day.

6.      Add vegetables to every meal.

7.      Go for a short walk after every meal.

8.      Stop smoking.

9.      Replace sugary beverages with teas.

10.     Start meal prepping.

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