It\u2019s a new year and we\u2019ve all mentally drafted a list of resolutions that will turn us into better versions of ourselves overnight. You know, the one you\u2019re banking on to release the yogically zen, chia-seed sprinkling, cook-from-scratch, lunch-break-spin-class life boss inside. Excuse us, but we think that\u2019s bull and, more to the point, we think you\u2019re doing pretty bloody great already. So…what if you didn\u2019t make a list? What if you just exercise when you have time? Eat as healthily as your busy job allows. Hell, even snack on some pumpkin seeds now and again. And instead, focus your attention on small, achievable resolutions that will make you feel good about yourself; you\u2019ll start the year positive AF and without added pressure, you might just have your best year yet. Suggestions incoming…<\/p>\n
Focusing on small, achievable resolutions makes them easier to stick to and more rewarding. Instead of drastic changes, try simple actions like switching up your nail shade or experimenting with new self-care routines. These steps help you feel in control and boost your confidence.<\/div>\n
Maximise your weekend by treating Sunday afternoons as downtime, not work prep time. Activities like booking a massage, having a bath, or doing a facial can create a more zen feeling before Monday. Prioritising relaxation helps reduce stress and enhances your overall wellbeing.<\/div>\n
Keeping a gratitude list can boost positivity, even when you’re feeling low. Noting things you’re thankful for shifts your perspective and improves your mental health. This can be especially helpful at the start of the year or after challenging days.<\/div>\n
Begin your digital detox by setting boundaries like banning your phone from the bedroom or designating a few phone-free hours each day. These simple actions can reduce anxiety caused by constant comparison and help you reconnect with yourself. The effects may surprise you, making you feel calmer and more present.<\/div>\n
Allowing yourself downtime is essential for both mental and physical health. Relaxation isn’t just about exercise; activities like reading or booking a spa day let you recharge without guilt. Taking a break helps you feel refreshed and ready for life’s demands.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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January 1st – great night, stonking headache. You’ll be tempted to hate on your life, berate the person who invented tequila and vouch never to drink again. Since the rest of the world is wallowing, you will too. Thing is, a positive outlook can improve your health (and if your health ever needed improving, it would be on Jan 1st). A gratitude list can help with positivity, even if your head’s pounding like a jackhammer. It’s simple, list out as many things as possible that you’re grateful for. We’ll start you off – January 1st was a Monday and you were be in bed with Netflix or cradling a Bloody Mary at the pub. Desk? What desk?<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":31391},{"block_title":"Reclaim Sunday afternoons","block_content":"
At 4pm on Sunday, you wave goodbye to your weekend as Sunday night fear creeps in. You remember the things you cheerfully left for Monday last Friday and are tempted to open your email to get a headstart. Stop right there! Your weekend is yours and it’s not over until your alarm sounds Monday morning, so try to maximise it. Book a Sunday night massage<\/a>, do a #Sundayfacial or have a bath. The more zen you stay on Sunday – with the help of a little self-care – the better Monday will be.<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":31392},{"block_title":"Experience a grown up first","block_content":" Just before Christmas, we got chatting to a pretty cool woman in our office. On holiday with her husband in Wales, it snowed. A lot. Said woman made her very first snowman and, at 33, absolutely loved it. Hearing about it, we remembered how kickass snow days are when you’re a kid. There’s a lot of fun to be found in doing something for the first time as a grown up. It doesn’t have to be big, but you do have to celebrate doing it. By reflecting on all the things you haven’t yet done, you’ll rediscover life’s possibilities.<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":31393},{"block_title":"Find new ways to deal","block_content":" There are always going to be things in your life that bug you, but finding new ways to deal with them is a real life hack. Yes, the Central Line is an unbearable furness full of fellow grumps, but following a mindfulness app could help you peace out to it. It’s hard going back to the office after a week off, so chat to your boss about hot desking to mix things up a bit. Honestly, these little things could change everything.<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":31394},{"block_title":"Detox from social media","block_content":" You reach for your phone first thing in the morning and are on it last thing at night. Aren’t we all?! While it can be a source of inspiration (most saved to our ‘inspiration collection’ at the moment – @the.pinklemonade), it can also be a source of anxiety. Constantly comparing yourself to others will make you feel inadequate when you’re really something quite special. Try banning your phone from the bedroom or having a couple of phone-free hours a day. It might sound like insanity – how will people contact you?! – but we tried it and were surprised by the effects.<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":31395},{"block_title":"Allow yourself downtime","block_content":" Sometimes we feel that there’s no gain without pain. Untrue. Treating your body as a temple can mean sweating it out at the gym; hitting up HIT etc., but it doesn’t have to. You should stay healthy by exercising, sure, but allow yourself down time. Don’t give yourself grief for taking a break or needing to be alone. Instead of overcommitting on your weekends, why not book in a body scrub<\/a> or a spa day<\/a>, choose a good book and chill hard.<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":31396},{"block_title":"Start small \u2013 try a new colour","block_content":" To us, one of the worst things about resolutions is that they’re often so hard to achieve, they’re easy to break. The good thing about them? If you don’t break them, you feel a real sense of achievement. So…why not make resolutions that are easier to stick to? Try a new nail shade<\/a> and really flaunt it; cut a couple extra inches off your hair<\/a> (it grows back); or experiment with makeup. They may seem small (because they are) but these little rut-breaking actions can make you feel in control and help you make bigger decisions.<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":31397}]},"yoast_head":"\n