New year, new you — but with more achievable (and incredibly rewarding) resolutions. 📸: Getty Images
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Maybe 2023 is the year you finally seek the advice of a financial planner. Or perhaps, you build up an emergency fund for extra reassurance. “Nothing good comes from holding onto your regrets. Recognize and accept your past behaviors so that you can move toward a place of healing,” Dr. Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, MD, psychiatrist and founder ofAre you risk-averse? That’s totally OK. Though one reason you may be hesitant to take bold moves is because you’re not honing in what would truly make a difference in the quality of your life.
“You don’t have to reinvent the wheel every week. I always tell my clients to rotate between two to three options at breakfast and lunch and to repeat dinner menus every few weeks,” she adds.Instead of simply squeezing in workouts when you find some time, make them a part of your weekly schedule. Whitney Berger, ownerand a certified yoga instructor and personal trainer, likes plotting out her week of workouts on Sunday nights while sipping on a"nice cup of tea.
“Eating at home enables you to use ingredients you want like whole grains or brown rice instead of white rice and white pasta," she adds. Along the way, you'll also"learn about portion sizes" and how much food you can realistically eat in one sitting. “Rather than trying to accomplish these big resolutions, doing something as simple as ending our days by focusing on the positive can have a great impact on us," Christner says.
In addition to creating boundaries between work and home, Brandon recommends"taking regular breaks throughout the day" to rest and recharge. It'll pay off in the long-run: Brandon adds that studies have shown that a healthy work-life balance can lead to improved job satisfaction, increased productivity and enhanced quality of life.Extend the kindness that you show others to yourself in 2023.
Ease into it and try to eat three plant-based meals each week. Set yourself up for success by stocking your pantry with cans of chickpeas or black beans. Then implement quick fixes like Young's go-to:"Sprinkle nuts and seeds on your salad instead of adding meat or cheese."Make 2023 the year you cultivate deep, trusted friendships.