A new year is quickly creeping up. And while you may be focusing on your current goals and how to complete them before the new year starts, it’s okay to make space for how you want the next year to be. Perhaps you want to start fresh and reset your life. Well, focusing on your mind and body is the way to go. So, in this article, you’ll receive a complete guide to help you stay accountable to achieve mind body resolutions that will strengthen your health holistically for the beautiful year you deserve. You may even feel compelled to bring the habits you adopt into every year after.
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5 Things to Consider Before Making Resolutions
Before thinking about the resolutions you want to accomplish, there are several factors to consider to optimize your chances of success.
- Reflect on your values. What truly matters to you and makes you happy? Moreover, what kind of person do you aspire to be? When you consider your resolutions, align them with your core values.
- Focus on what you can control. Life doesn’t make accomplishing our goals very easy. But instead of worrying about what you can’t control, adopt a new approach and concentrate on areas where you have influence. For example, consider your environment and think about the support you have and your loved ones. Do they encourage you to reach your highest potential? Or do they drain you? And how does your home or current routine propel you to achieve your resolutions?
- Think about the necessary resources. If one of your resolutions is to become a millionaire, for example, consider the tools, information, and skills you’ll need to achieve them. Adopt the same approach for every goal to eliminate stress and maximize progress.
- Plan for obstacles. Reflect on the challenges or setbacks you might encounter. How will you cope if you hurt your ankle while training for the marathon? Will you prioritize rest and recovery or allow the injury to stop you?
- Identify your why. What drives you to accomplish your goals? Always identify your motivation beforehand.
9 Tips to Stay Accountable to Your Resolutions
Isn’t it heartbreaking to kick off the year with unstoppable motivation, but halfway in, your energy somehow takes a hit, and your goals start to feel more unattainable? It happens to the best of us. But there are a few tools you can implement to help you learn how to stay accountable and accomplish more goals than you imagine.
- Be specific. Think about the details. For example, if you want to work out more, what type of fitness do you want to incorporate, when will you work out, and where?
- Write it down. Grab your favorite journal and write down every goal you want to complete. When you write it down, it increases your success by 42%!
- Break it down. Divide your resolutions into smaller, more manageable parts.
- Create a vision board. Visualization is a wonderful tool to empower you. Imagine how it will feel to accomplish your resolutions.
- Track your progress. Have a journal specifically for your resolutions, and review them weekly to track your progress. Where do you need to improve?
- Set deadlines. Assign deadlines to prevent procrastination and provide a sense of urgency to help you stay on track.
- Reward yourself. Did you read two books in one month? Or maintain your 10,000-step goal for five days in a row? Celebrate your achievements along the way.
- Have an accountability buddy. Plan and find a support person to help you stay motivated. Perhaps one of your loved ones has the same resolution as you.
- Embrace a growth mindset. Setbacks are inevitable. So, view them as opportunities to revise and grow.
10+ Mind Body Resolutions for Your Best Year Yet
1. Incorporate neuroscience
One of the best mind body resolutions is to think of your brain. This means eating a diet rich in foods for your brain health and memory and maintaining the other habits that support it, including regular exercise, quality sleep, and positive self-talk, to name a few. We often don’t realize the daily impact our brain receives through poor habits like scrolling, persistent stress, dehydration, skipping meals, or not connecting to nature. Therefore, think of your brain and how precious it is to help you accomplish goals that make you sharper, happier, more relaxed, and grateful.
2. Prioritize hydration
You already know the importance of hydration, but maybe it’s a goal you struggle to accomplish. Thankfully, there are ways to drink more water even if you don’t like it. For example, set timers to drink a glass of water every half hour, spice it up with fruit and herbs, and carry a portable water bottle. Or use water to manifest what you want. Interestingly, you can infuse your water with powerful intentions to embody what you want to achieve. Even if it sounds strange, try it. It could be a great motivator.
3. Write yourself a love letter
Did you know Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of Eat, Pray, Love, writes a love letter to herself every morning? It’s true, and this powerful self-love ritual can improve your internal dialogue, confidence, and self-perception. Therefore, make it a habit of addressing a letter to yourself every morning, sharing what you’re proud of, the traits you love about yourself, what you’re grateful for, and forgive yourself for past mistakes. Doing so will elevate your self-relationship.
4. Ground in the present
It’s easy to get stuck in a trap of replaying the past or worrying about the future. But mindfulness is the beautiful gift that anchors you with several health-boosting benefits. For example, consistent practice enhances concentration, reduces stress, improves memory, enriches self-awareness, and more. So, learn how to use RAIN meditation, create a mindful morning routine, or take a moment to breathe throughout your day.
5. Feel the cold
Wim Hof should be on your resolution list. His cold therapy approach combines meditation and a cold plunge (a cold shower is a great alternative). This theory has been proven to activate your parasympathetic nervous system, boost your happiness, and enhance your energy. What a great routine for the new year!
6. Practice self-love with boundaries
A holistic year means cultivating supportive relationships, and one way to do that is through boundaries. Ask yourself what is important to you and how your loved ones contribute to your overall well-being. For example, if your best friend consistently disrespects your time and causes you stress, make it a goal to learn how to be more assertive, voice your concerns, and establish boundaries that protect your needs.
7. Take control of your finances
Worrying about money takes a huge toll on your health. In fact, it can lead to chronic stress, depression, anxiety, cardiovascular problems, and more. So, follow the 50-30-20 rule to help you make better financial choices in 2024. This method involves allocating 50% of your income for needs like rent, 30% for wants, such as going out to dinner with a loved one, and 20% for savings, such as building a high-yield savings account, investments, stocks, etc.
8. Prioritize healing
Did you know that 95% of our brain activity is subconscious? This means it plays a significant role in our decision-making, actions, emotions, and behaviors. Therefore, uncovering the roots of your pain and trauma will help you create the life of your dreams. To kick off your healing journey, practice somatic therapy exercises, find a therapist to improve your internal dialogue, and learn how to love yourself more.
9. Practice superaging
Dr. Bradford Dickerson, a neurologist at Harvard, discovered a group of older adults (80s-90s) had similar, if not stronger, cognitive abilities compared to 20-25-year-old participants. Their secret? Move outside your comfort zone and master new skills. For example, learn a new language, take a cooking class, play a musical instrument, or become a Pilates instructor, and you can become a superager.
10. Other mind body resolutions
- Take a digital detox from social media one day a week
- Make your bed every morning
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator every day
- Read one book a month
- Eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and protein
- Join the 5 am club!
- Volunteer at your charity of choice weekly or bi-weekly
- Take a weekly pottery or painting class to feed your artistic side
- Eliminate your caffeine habit and choose energizing alternatives like matcha
There you have it! Mind body resolutions and ways to stay accountable for the holistic and beautiful year you deserve. You got this!
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