It’s almost that “New Year, New Me” season, and with it comes the pressure to make resolutions that we often struggle to keep. But this year, instead of putting unnecessary stress on yourself, why not focus on your self care and wellness? Macam mental, emotional and physical health? If you’re down for it, kita ada a few tips to share. Just continue reading – since we’re here today to outline some of the awesome self care and wellness ideas that you can implement for a healthier, and happier you in 2023.
Mula – mula…
1. Start Exercising (or exercise a little bit more lah)
Exercising is undeniably one of the most vital self care you could do for yourself, since it provides an abundance of benefits in terms of both physical and mental health. It is also a great way to boost your energy and mood. And it doesn’t have to mean going to the gym right away when you’re still a beginner – there are plenty of other ways to get active that are more fun than traditional workouts.
Take up dancing, hiking, biking, or whatever else you enjoy and make it a part of your weekly routine. Or, you could also try setting out reachable daily fitness goals, mungkin, walking at least 6000 steps daily, for an instance.
The aim is to keep you active and energetic, kita bukan nak jadi athlete. So take it slow, but be consistent to see some positive improvements in yourself.
2. Maintain a Regular Sleep Pattern
Most of us are guilty of skimping on sleep in favor of getting other things done. But this new year, make a goal to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Your body will thank you for it!
Sleep is essential for keeping you productive the following day, allowing you to give your full attention to your work or studies and living a considerably better life. That seems logical, kan?
Not everyone, though, has the knack to doze off instantly. Some people take longer to drift off to sleep, which does have a negative impact on their productivity the following day due to fatigue.
Tapi, jangan risau! There are several simple changes you may adopt to your sleeping routine, such as meditating, journaling, reading story books, listening to soothing music or even ASMR. Since getting enough sleep is necessary for optimal functioning, small changes like these could have a big influence on how you feel each day.
3. Eat More Vegetables
Vegetables must absolutely be included if we’re discussing eating healthily. This is due to the fact that eating more veggies is a straightforward yet powerful way to boost your health. Vegetables are packed with nutrients that are essential for good health, and they can help to protect against a range of diseases. They’re also low in calories and fat, making them a great choice if you’re trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.
Eating more vegetables is a great way to start the year off on the right foot, and it’s a resolution that you can easily stick to. Not sure how to add more vegetables to your diet?
Here are some tips:
- Add a generous portion of veggies to your meals. Whether you’re having eggs for breakfast, a sandwich for lunch, or pasta for dinner, adding a side of veggies is an easy way to up your vegetable intake.
- Incorporate veggies into your snacks. Sliced veggies with dip make a great snack that will fill you up without weighing you down. Veggie-packed snacks like carrot sticks, celery sticks, and cucumber slices are also perfect for on-the-go snacking.
Jadi, tunggu apa lagi? Get started on your wellness goals today by incorporating more vegetables into your diet!
4. Limit your Screen Time
Haa, bukan untuk anak anak je!
Although it can be difficult in the current digital world to minimise screen time, limiting it at night is absolutely crucial. This is due to the blue light that is emitted by our mobile devices and tablets, which is one of the major reasons for the hormone melatonin being suppressed (a type of hormone that makes us sleepy lah).
Therefore, using devices excessively at night will definitely keep you up at night or at least make it more difficult for you to fall asleep quickly.
Jadi, why don’t you set up a schedule for this new year that includes the timing of daily use of gadgets for effective yet healthy usage. Even better, you can set an alarm, say an hour before your bed time – to remind you to put away your devices, and get started with your relaxing night routine for a good night’s sleep.
5. Try out New Things
Everyone in this day and age is focused on their careers and extremely busy. Of course work is important, but we’re not meant to never take a break. In fact, when we’re constantly on the go, it’s important to take a step back and relax every now and then. Taking a break, and trying out something fun is absolutely necessary to rejuvenate oneself.
There are plenty of benefits to trying new things. It can help you expand your horizons, meet new people, and learn new skills. Trying new things can also be a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood. So if you’re looking for some self care ideas this year, why not start with something new and fun?
You boleh try some of the activities we’ve listed here:
- Learn a new language
- Go on a road trip
- Try a new sport
- Visit a new country
- Attend a music festival (or K-concert if you’re a K-Pop fan)
- Go camping or hiking in a beautiful location
Whatever you choose, make sure it’s something that you’ll enjoy! The point is to have fun and take care of yourself, so do whatever sounds like the most fun to you.
Konklusinya,
Self care and wellness should be a priority all year round, but these New Year’s ideas are a great way to start off on the right foot. By taking care of yourself, you’ll be better equipped to handle whatever life throws your way in 2023! So go ahead and give yourself the gift of self care this New Year – your future self will thank you for it.
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