This is your year to drop bad habits, adopt new positive ones, and become a better version of yourself.
The phrase “New Year, New You” inspires us to embrace fresh opportunities and discard what no longer serves us.
It’s about progress, not perfection, and there’s no better time to start your journey of transformation than the New Year summer period.
East Auckland is blessed with some of the best beaches in the country, so get out and make the most of them during the warm and sunny weather.
Walk along the beach or go for a swim and then sit in the shade and read a good book.
Try to give your phone a rest as we don’t need to be constantly plugged into our devices.
Start each day with a period of mindfulness.
Envisage what you want to get done, or what your priorities are from top to bottom.
You could also dedicate five to 10 minutes each morning and evening to journalling.
Write down what you did that day and what emotions you felt. What went wrong? What went right?
Go a bit deeper and explore what challenges over the past year shaped you and what achievements made you proud.
List your goals, celebrate your accomplishments, and be proud of yourself.
This is also a great time to finally join a gym and make the most of everything it offers, whether that’s exercising at your own pace or in one of its group classes.
Try to consume less alcohol or give up smoking, eat more fresh fruit and vegetables, read one book a month, and spend more time with people who inspire and uplift you.
Life is short so give it everything you’ve got.
