New Year’s resolutions are a wonderful idea. But they need be applied throughout the year to have their full effect.
There are five resolutions that have the biggest impact.
- Exercise for at least 15o minutes a week. Why? Because the long term holistic benefits to body and mind are beyond anything that any doctor could prescribe.
- Meditate for 10 minutes or more daily, preferably at the very start of your day. This helps give our minds the chance to choose the meaning we apply to external events.
- Sleep for a solid 7 hours or more a night. If you are going to pick only one resolution on the list, pick this one. Getting 7-9 hours of sleep a night supports our physical and mental wellbeing.
- Consume what benefits you. What we read, listen to, watch, think, drink and eat all affect our lives. For example, I can focus my thoughts on a rude neighbour or I can instead choose to think about the kindness of a colleague – both will influence how I feel.
- Be grateful every second of the day. If we direct our minds to gratitude, it is impossible to simultaneously harbour negative emotions. We are the best versions of ourselves when we possess a positive mindset and gratitude is a great vehicle to take us there.