Workouts With Friends|Workouts With Friends
Stretch More|Stretch More
Stretching is one of those resolutions that make you feel good when you're doing it. You also see results pretty quickly. Regular stretching improves your health, in that it protects you from sprains and strains you might otherwise get when you're working out.
Brain Games
If you pick the kinds of brain games you like, you'll stick to them—daily mini crossword puzzles, Sudoku, online trivia, a Rubik's cube or other manipulative toy. Use commute time (unless you're driving), or keep it at your desk for free moments during conference calls. Even an app for learning a new language will feel like a game and get your noggin tuned up.
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If you pick the kinds of brain games you like, you'll stick to them—daily mini crossword puzzles, Sudoku, online trivia, a Rubik's cube or other manipulative toy. Use commute time (unless you're driving), or keep it at your desk for free moments during conference calls. Even an app for learning a new language will feel like a game and get your noggin tuned up.
Eat Better Breakfasts|Eat Better Breakfasts
You know breakfast would make you feel a lot less sluggish, but it's hard to get ready and out the door and find time to eat. So, find three breakfasts that you really like, and make them the night before (or early in the week). Be sure to include flavors and textures that you enjoy, not just something you're supposed to like. That way, you'll stick with it and make a permanent lifestyle change.
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You know breakfast would make you feel a lot less sluggish, but it's hard to get ready and out the door and find time to eat. So, find three breakfasts that you really like, and make them the night before (or early in the week). Be sure to include flavors and textures that you enjoy, not just something you're supposed to like. That way, you'll stick with it and make a permanent lifestyle change.
Try New Fruits and Vegetables|Try New Fruits and Vegetables
Eating more fruits and vegetables is a great resolution to make for the New Year. But it can get old fast and send you back to eating too few. Instead, make this year about trying new flavors and textures (and revisiting ones you thought you didn't like). You don't have to finish a piece of fruit if you really don't like it. But find things you're not familiar with, ask a grocery store clerk the best way to eat it and give it a try.
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Eating more fruits and vegetables is a great resolution to make for the New Year. But it can get old fast and send you back to eating too few. Instead, make this year about trying new flavors and textures (and revisiting ones you thought you didn't like). You don't have to finish a piece of fruit if you really don't like it. But find things you're not familiar with, ask a grocery store clerk the best way to eat it and give it a try.
Deep Breathing|Deep Breathing
This takes no time, no practice and no special equipment. And it's one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. If you have to, set a reminder so that, at least once a day, you'll stop and take 10 deep, cleansing breaths. You'll even starting looking forward to it.
Cook More at Home
If you're trying to change what and how you eat or save money, one of the best things you can do is cook at home. Even if you work every day and have a family, eating at home one more day a week than usual will pay off. Think of easy meals that get out quickly—or ones you can prep on the weekend. Once it's a habit, cooking, serving and cleanup go more quickly. And you'll never regret staying home instead of going out.
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If you're trying to change what and how you eat or save money, one of the best things you can do is cook at home. Even if you work every day and have a family, eating at home one more day a week than usual will pay off. Think of easy meals that get out quickly—or ones you can prep on the weekend. Once it's a habit, cooking, serving and cleanup go more quickly. And you'll never regret staying home instead of going out.
