As the new year is chimed in, the annual pressure to reboot your routine and reinvent yourself soon follows. Often felt like some sort of punishment for enjoying the holidays, resolutions can be something we quickly get hung up on and resent, reducing our chances of actually sticking to them.
That said, a more holistic, healthy lifestyle is achievable without going to the extremes of rebirthing your whole daily rituals. Finding the right goals to suit your own wellbeing are within reach and can be as simple and minimal as you like.
So, if you don’t fancy heading to the jam-packed January gym or making any daunting lifestyle adjustments, keep reading for some wellness new year’s resolution inspiration.
Take the Pressure Off
Firstly, it’s important to give yourself some grace. Much of the time, we tend to implement an all-or-nothing mindset with our goals – but who said everything needed to be done at once? The key to creating and maintaining new year’s resolutions is to have small, attainable aims that can easily be incorporated into your routine. Find habitual things that bring joy and add value to your overall wellbeing at your own pace, and allow yourself some room for trial and error.
New Year's Wellness Resolution Ideas
In the spirit of taking things slow and prioritising your mental health and wellbeing, here are some realistic goals you can take into 2025:
Make Space for Self-Care
This can be as easy as setting aside twenty minutes each morning and evening to do something that makes you feel good.
Daily Affirmations
Our words hold power, and the way we speak about ourselves can manifest how we feel and treat ourselves. Try writing a positive note about yourself or a situation each morning, or repeating it to yourself in the mirror three times.Establish a Skincare Routine
This act of self-care can make us feel more confident and be a proactive way boost a positive mindset. The repetition of massaging movements and the sensorial feel of products can help connect us to the present moment, allowing us to take a break from any daily stressors. Why not implement new techniques such as ice rolling after a hot shower or a hot flannel facial after a cold shower.
Meditation
Meditation can enhance self-awareness, feelings of clarity and encourage mindfulness. Try some guided meditation or breathwork to begin, allowing yourself to feel aligned with your body, senses and mind.Journal
Keeping a journal is an easy way to have controlled emotional release, expressing your worries or successes in a more personal, processed way. It’s a great opportunity to track patterns and reflect.
Find What Exercise Feels Good for You
We all know one of the best ways to boost endorphins and keep our bodies healthy is to do some form of regular exercise. Rather than heading straight for the treadmill and begrudgingly sprinting off every sweet treat you might have eaten (unless this is your favoured form of exercise), why not try various exercises first and see which ones you enjoy the most. This can simply be taking a stroll outside, lifting weights, attending a yoga class or cardio if that suits you.
If you enjoy something, you are far more likely to stick it out. Plus, exercise shouldn’t be a form of self-discipline, it should be something we enjoy doing to nourish our bodies and minds.
To enhance your physical journey, take a look at our Fitness Range to soothe the muscles and support your rest and recovery days. Alternatively, if you are heading to the gym, take advantage of any thermal suites your facility might offer. Hot and cold therapy, a ritual that involves sequentially exposing yourself to contrasting temperatures, is a great way to stimulate the senses and boost overall wellbeing. Explore our thermal therapy handbook here.
Get Outside
Being outdoors is incredibly beneficial to your physical and mental health, as fresh air and natural surroundings can often make us feel more clear-minded.
There is an abundance of ways to maximise your time outside, such as mindful walking, star gazing and forest bathing. Each of these activities can connect us to the present moment and limit digital overload, encouraging us to feel grounded and more centred.
Invest in Your Space
A home should be a sanctuary, somewhere you can freely unwind and feel your most comfortable. As the new year rolls in, you could practice some Feng Shui, a Chinese tradition that includes re-arranging your interiors, letting in light and air, and decluttering your space to promote a refreshed state of mind.
Additionally, you can introduce some aromatherapeutic elements to your home, such as our candles and diffusers to enliven your spaces through scent. Whether you want to uplift through our Positivity range or set the scene for a self-care evening with our Soothing selection, our fragrant formulas are sure to lend a renewing effect. Learn more about aromatherapy and its benefits here.
Establish a Bedtime Routine
Sleep is one of the most important factors that can affect our overall mindset, temperament and wellbeing. With most adults needing around seven to nine hours per night, ensuring you get enough sleep is pivotal, and preparing for bed to increase the chances of peaceful rest can be just as important.
To relax your senses and promote a comfortable slumber, you can try some of the following self-care tips:
Create a Relaxing Atmosphere with Fragrance
Switch on your diffuser and switch off from the world, as the fine exhaled mist from our Aromatherapy Oils helps to set the mood for your pre-sleep rituals.
Slip into a Warm Bath
Increasing your body’s temperature and therefore relaxing your muscles, a warm bath can help you to wind down at the end of a busy day, preparing your body and mind to sink into a restful sleep.
Massage a Body Oil onto Pulse Points
Self-massage can be just as calming as having it carried out by someone else. Gently apply a small amount of oil or roll on one of our Pulse Point Oils over the wrists, temples and at the sides of the neck to begin. Use your fingers to massage in circular motions, adding as much pressure as comfortable. Inhale the aromas from the oil as you do so, maximising your soothing self-massage benefits.
Have a Digital Detox
As we grow ever attached to our devices, it’s easy to mistake scrolling endlessly before bed as ‘down time’. However, being on our phones before bed can contribute to feelings of overstimulation and unrest, making it harder for us to fall asleep. Swap the screen for a book or audiobook, as this helps to calm the mind and dissociate from daily stress.
Check out our blog The Steps to an Effective Bedtime Routine for more night-time inspiration.
As with every resolution, consistency is key and sticking to the same routines will enhance your chances of incorporating them habitually.
Remember, taking your new year’s resolutions slow and steady is much more effective than trying to do everything at once. Implementing realistic, feel-good things are far more likely to become second nature.
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