Health Hacks That Will Bring Your Healthiest Year Ever

You likely started 2019 and 2020 with the intention of making 2021 your best year. You set resolutions with the best intentions and researched health hacks to incorporate into your daily routine. Then life happens and work becomes stressful. Before you know it, you’ve skipped your workout three weeks in a row and are ordering takeout while your cookbook collects dust on the shelf.

Why is 2022 going different? You can make this year your healthiest ever. These 12 tips (and healthy recipes) will show you how. The secret is that your healthiest self looks different from my healthiest self—we all need different things to be our best. It’s time we stop thinking there’s only one route to be healthy, and instead, listen to our bodies to achieve what “healthy” means. These tips will help you get there. Whether you implement all 12 tips or just a few, by 2023, you’ll be stronger, happier, more confident, and healthier. For the definitive guide to becoming your best self in 2019, read on.

1. Each week, make a healthy swap

A clean diet doesn’t have to feel so overwhelming. In fact, if it feels difficult or unenjoyable, it probably won’t stick. Instead of expecting a complete transformation, take baby steps and make a healthy swap each week. Try spaghetti squash in place of spaghetti sauce. Next week, swap tortilla chips for sliced jicama and eat it with guacamole. Another week, try a cauliflower crust pizza or cauliflower rice for half of your favorite stir-fry recipes. Not only will one swap at a time make healthy eating more manageable, but you’ll also learn how to make all your favorite meals and go-to recipes with more nutritious options.

2. Identify the #1 thing that is holding you back and fix it.

You already know to eat more produce, work out more, and get seven to nine hours of sleep—knowing how to be healthy isn’t usually the problem. So identify what’s holding you back from achieving your health goals. Is it lack of time, insufficient energy, or too many desires? Maybe it’s a lack of motivation or maybe you don’t truly want to give up the habits you know aren’t good for you because they provide emotional comfort. Whatever the reason, identify what’s holding you back from being your healthiest self, and then make a plan to fix it.

You can, for example, meal plan if you lack the time or choose healthier versions of the food that you like. If it’s lack of motivation, rethink your “why” (do you want to adopt healthier habits to feel more confident, live a longer life, or have more energy?If you feel uncomfortable, identify the root cause. Find other ways to relieve stress, anxiety, and boredom that provide a long-term solution.

3. Get to bed earlier

Even if your diet fails and you don’t have time to exercise, prioritize sleep over everything because getting enough sleep can How it affects your quality of life. If you have difficulty fitting more sleep into your schedule, start by going to bed five minutes earlier every night until you’ve gained an hour of sleep. Find out why you are having trouble falling asleep. Talk to your doctor to improve your sleep quality. Try adaptogensReduce your screen time before you go to bed. You can get up earlier to be more productive and relax, and you will also get more sleep. 

4. Prioritize your gut health

There’s a major connection between The gut and the brain, The gut and immune system, and even The gut and skin. In other words, gut health is the best way to get the most bang for your buck. Consume more fiber and add fermented foods like miso, sauerkraut, or kimchi to your diet. Prebiotics can be addedFoods. Trust your gut more than anything. Pardon the pun, but your body knows what it needs, so pay attention to your body’s reactions: Avoid foods that make you feel lethargic or nauseous and load up on foods that make you feel good. Learn more about improving your gut health. Click here. 

5. For success, set up the environment

You are not only what you eat but also where you live. You can surround yourself with positive images, create a vision board or write your affirmation on your fridge, mirror, desk or fridge. Whatever visual representation you choose to represent your goals, it will help you stay motivated. Beyond affirmations and vision boards, ensure your home is setting yourself up for success. Your blender should be kept in a convenient place, healthier cookbooks should be displayed on the shelves, and your yoga mat should be left out. Make your bedroom a peaceful haven.

6. Do something every day that you’re passionate about

I have a theory. that afternoon slumps or overall low energy might mean you’re not doing enough that lights a fire in you. To increase your energy and general zest for life (a crucial part of wellness), do more things you’re passionate about. If your job doesn’t get you excited, read a fascinating book on your lunch break, fit in a motivating workout, or spend weekends fighting for A worthy cause. If you’re unsure what you’re passionate about, make a list of events that you look forward to or your greatest talents. What would you invest your time in, even if you weren’t getting paid? What were your favourite hobbies as a child? Find ways to make these things more frequent. It will increase your energy, happiness, joy, and enthusiasm for life.

7. Live less sedentarily 

So, you are aware that you need to exercise to be healthier. The most active people are those who exercise even when they’re not in the gym.. Your online yoga class, morning jog, and other activities can help you live a healthier lifestyle. You can exercise your dog more, take more walks, do more chores while standing, plant a garden if you have one, and move more outside to take part in conference calls. There are many ways to get movement in your day, no matter how busy. Click here. 

8. Every week, try something new

It may be as easy as making healthy habits feel fresh to achieve your healthiest self. Whether it’s trying a veggie that you’ve never cooked with, taking an online HIIT class when you’re more of a yoga girl, or experimenting with the latest Wellness trendsYou can make your health the best it can by trying new things every day. The purpose is not to fit in every single self-care trend circulating on TikTok (that’s just FOMO disguised as wellness). The point of trying new things is to discover foods, exercise, and products that make a real difference. You. Also, it can boost confidence and motivate you to try new things. 

9. Your needs should be your first priority 

Do you ever say “yes” when you really want to say “no?” Are you a chronic people-pleaser or do you waste mental real estate worrying about what other people think of you? How often do other people disappoint you? To be truly healthy, you must be able to let other people down if it means being true to yourself. Putting your needs first, setting (and keeping) boundaries, and listening to your gut over other people’s advice are some of the most crucial ways to be healthy but are often the most overlooked. Your 2022 resolution should be to do the things you love and remain true to yourself. This will lead to your healthiest self.

10. Take at least one stroll every day (or just go outside).

What is a simple way to improve your health and make a difference in your life? Every day, go for a walk. Your Fitbit will be proud that you have increased your steps.You will feel happier if you get outside and enjoy the sunshine. If you don’t have time to go on a walk, do whatever you can to get fresh air throughout the day: take your laptop out on the balcony or patio for work, make conference calls while walking around the block, or eat your lunch outside (just don’t forget SPF). If it’s too cold to even think about spending time outdoors, open your window for a few minutes of fresh air.

11. Eat the rainbow every day

No, I’m not talking about Skittles. PAntioxidants are what give lants their colorsIt only makes sense to eat all of the colors in order to get all the antioxidants. Incorporating reds (tomatoes, apples, red pepper), blues (blueberries, blackberries, blue potatoes), oranges (sweet potato, butternut squash, tangerines), greens (leafy greens, Brussels sprouts, zucchini), yellows (spaghetti squash, bananas, corn), and purples (purple cabbage, eggplant, grapes) is the easiest—and prettiest—way to ensure you’re getting an abundance of phytonutrients and the full spectrum of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. You can add at least three colors to each meal, or plan your grocery lists to include every color in the rainbow.

12. If you’re not enjoying it, reevaluate

Maybe you’re in the mindset that getting healthy is supposed to be hard. After all, we’ve been bombarded with restrictive diets and intense workouts so often, we might confuse exhaustion or deprivation with health. Maybe you’ve even heard the phrase “Nothing worth having comes easy.” But I’d like to offer you a new idea of health: It doesn’t have to be (and shouldn’t be) difficult to achieve any health goal. When we’re eating nourishing foods and moving our bodies in ways we crave, healthier habits are much more sustainable. It’s also a sign that we’re in tune with what our bodies really need.

You don’t have to make drastic changes or set strict rules to achieve your healthiest self. Instead, it’s about unlearning what you think you “should” or “shouldn’t” do and listening to what your body is trying to tell you instead. It may take time, but listening to your body is not only easy, but it should also be enjoyable.