Do you want to start prepping your mind and body for the upcoming year? This guide will help you set yourself up for greatness.
December 2022. This article is independently written by Shelby Golding. All opinions given are hers. Shelby has been certified as a personal trainer and nutritional specialist since 2007. In 2008, she found her passion for writing about these topics and hasn't looked back.
Why Is It Important to Prepare Your Mind and Body for The New Year?
Your mind and body are interconnected. What happens to one affects the other. So, if you want to achieve your goals and have a successful year, it's time to ensure your mind and body are healthy and prepared.
Here are some key reasons why it's essential to prepare your mind and body for the new year:
Here are some key reasons why it's essential to prepare your mind and body for the new year:
1. Reduce Stress & Anxiety
If you’re not taking care of your mind and body, you’re more likely to feel overwhelmed and stressed out. This can lead to anxiety and other mental health problems. By taking care of yourself, you can reduce stress and anxiety levels and be in a better frame of mind to achieve your goals.
2. Improve Concentration and Focus
If you want to achieve your goals, you need to be able to focus and concentrate on what you're doing. But if your mind and body are not healthy, it can be challenging to stay focused. Taking care of yourself can improve your concentration, focus, and ability to achieve your goals.
3. Increase Your Energy Levels
You will likely feel tired or sluggish if you don't care for your mind and body. This can make it difficult to stay motivated and achieve your goals. But if you take care of yourself, you can increase your energy levels and be more productive in pursuing your dreams.
4. Boost Your Mood
You're likely to feel happier and more positive when you take good care of yourself. And a better mood can help you stay motivated and focused on your goals.
5. Improve Your Physical Health
Your physical health is vital for achieving your goals. Taking care of your body can make you more likely to feel good and have the energy to pursue your aspirations and resolutions.
6. Improve Your Mental Health
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. However, it can be tough to stay motivated when dealing with mental health issues like chronic stress, depression, or anxiety.
7. Make It Easier to Stick to Your Goals
When you care for your mind and body, you're more likely to feel good about yourself and your goals. And this can help you stay on track and keep the momentum going after the thrill of the new year starts to wear off.
8. Help You Enjoy the Process
Achieving your goals may feel like a stressful slog if you're not caring for your mind and body. But if you take care of yourself, you'll likely have a better chance of enjoying the process and feeling good about your actions.
How To Prepare Your Mind & Body for the New Year
You can give yourself a healthier foundation for your new year by creating a healthy routine now. For most of us, this means eating healthy foods, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and caring for our mental health.
This might not be easy to achieve if you do it all at once. But you can create a plan that slowly introduces these changes to help you get into a healthy routine before welcoming the new year.
For example, you might create a plan that starts with exercising for 30 minutes five days a week and sleeping for at least eight hours a day in the first week of December. Then, you could sign up for therapy or start a daily meditation practice to care for your mental health in the second week.
Finally, in the third week of December, you might revise your diet to eliminate sugar and processed foods, eating only whole, unprocessed foods you make from home (save for one or two holiday treats).
Another way to prepare for the new year is by decluttering your space and giving away or selling anything that no longer serves a purpose in your life. In doing so, you make room for new opportunities and experiences. Try going through your belongings room by room and getting rid of anything that's no longer bringing you joy or serving a purpose before the new year comes. You'll be surprised at how liberating it feels!
Set Realistic Goals Before the New Year Arrives
Think about realistic goals if you plan to set a resolution. Lofty, unattainable goals can set you up for disappointment and demotivate you. But achievable goals give you a better chance of sticking with them until you see the results.
So, take some time to think about what you want to accomplish in the new year, and then make sure your goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. This is known as SMART goal setting, and it's proven to help people achieve their goals.
So, take some time to think about what you want to accomplish in the new year, and then make sure your goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. This is known as SMART goal setting, and it's proven to help people achieve their goals.
Most people focus on the result or what they want to achieve. However, this can lead to frustration and disappointment, as it's often only possible to achieve something through small, measurable steps.
Try creating realistic goals that outline the steps you need to take to reach them. For example, if you want to lose weight next year, your plan might be to go for a 30-minute walk every day for the next month. Then, the following month, you might start counting calories without limiting yourself to stay aware of how much you're eating.
These two initial steps might not seem like much, but they’re realistic goals that will help you gradually progress toward weight loss without overwhelming changes.
If you need help breaking something down into achievable goals, try looking for online discussions about breaking that goal into smaller steps. This can give you a different perspective on how others approach it so that you can devise your own smaller steps or use the steps laid out by someone else.
These two initial steps might not seem like much, but they’re realistic goals that will help you gradually progress toward weight loss without overwhelming changes.
If you need help breaking something down into achievable goals, try looking for online discussions about breaking that goal into smaller steps. This can give you a different perspective on how others approach it so that you can devise your own smaller steps or use the steps laid out by someone else.
Are You Ready for the New Year?
Getting your mind and body ready for the new year will help set you up for success, regardless of whether you plan to set resolutions or want to get off to a good start. Remember, setting realistic goals, creating a healthy routine, and decluttering your space can help you move closer to a prosperous new year.
And if chronic pain is holding you back, remember to use your Kailo Pain Patch through the rest of the year and into next year. Kailo can help you reach your goals pain-free, and it’s designed to relieve pain in seconds. In addition, a recent clinical study showed a significant decrease in pain when switching to Kailo from oral medication.
Disclaimer: Kailo should not be used if you have a pacemaker or if you are pregnant. Always consult your doctor or health care professional before using Kailo.
And if chronic pain is holding you back, remember to use your Kailo Pain Patch through the rest of the year and into next year. Kailo can help you reach your goals pain-free, and it’s designed to relieve pain in seconds. In addition, a recent clinical study showed a significant decrease in pain when switching to Kailo from oral medication.
Disclaimer: Kailo should not be used if you have a pacemaker or if you are pregnant. Always consult your doctor or health care professional before using Kailo.
