4 Non-Stressful Resolutions You Never Thought of For 2023
Welcome to January, a month to celebrate fresh starts and the death of bad habits. But why is it just as common to give up on our resolutions by week two as much as we get giddy from achieving something in the coming year? Part of the issue in prematurely calling it quits might be what we choose to “resolve”; as in, picking up Herculean feats when we don’t have a plan for the first step. So, while the science of keeping up with your habits is one thing, the art of choosing an achievable resolution is another. And we’ve got some ideas.
Below, find four resolutions that tick those boxes: they’re not stressful, you’ll feel great doing them, and they will incrementally make big changes to your wellbeing.
##1. WALK 5000 STEPS A DAY
Vying to run a marathon but barely even park that far from the restaurant curb? Start smaller. Consistent, brisk walking has profound health benefits, ranging from improved mood to a trimmer waistline and management of lifestyle diseases like Type II Diabetes. And while JAMA Neurology suggests walking 10,000 steps a day to reap a bevy of health benefits, even halving that number when you start out can be a stark improvement from our culture’s habit of sitting. Pick a time to squeeze in the nearly two miles; maybe you walk to get your coffee, or grab your sneakers once it’s time to close the laptop at the end of the day. Creating a ritual will secure it as a habit.
##2. SWAP OUT COCKTAILS FOR SOMETHING BETTER
With Dry January gaining momentum over the last few years (and Dry July and Sober September catching on as well) you might be curious about going alcohol-free for the month too. Brighter skin, more energy, less brain fog? Sign us up. What it doesn’t have to mean: no happy hours, a flat social calendar, or lackluster beverages when it’s time to celebrate or wind down. Make the swap feel seamless and fun with our limited edition Hydration Multiplier Mocktails. With Smoky Mezcal Paloma or Cucumber Mojito, you won’t miss the complex flavors of your favorite cocktails but instead will reap the benefits of 2x faster hydration than water alone, all while sipping on something zero proof. The true-to-taste, mixologist duo will aid in the swap without feeling like a sacrifice in any capacity—critical when making a resolution that sticks.
##3. BUY AN OLD-FASHIONED ALARM CLOCK
Lie in bed, look at your phone. Wake up, look at your phone. If this pattern feels familiar, you might want to rethink this habit since the blue light emanating from your handheld screen can disturb your circadian rhythm. If your excuse for having your phone (and email and social media) all within arm’s reach is because your alarm is attached to the device, go analog. Might we suggest an alarm clock with the sole purpose of waking you up instead of being available to the world’s updates at all hours. The cascade of benefits that follow might include less screen time, deeper REM, more in-person experiences, and less knowledge of celebrity gossip (which could arguably be a pro or a con).
##4. ROUND UP YOUR CHANGE AND SAVE
Do you envision yourself on a tropical beach, Hydration Multiplier in-hand, doing nothing but floating in a body of water? Lavish vacations don’t have to be a pipe dream, but they often mean we must budget before we can book the plane ticket. Instead of making the act of saving up full of sacrifices, stress, and spreadsheets, make a simple change. Round up your purchases to the even dollar and save the change for your next vacation (or new shoes, or tickets to Drake) fund. Download apps like Qapital, or Acorns which invests your change in the stock market.
Shop Hydration Multiplier Mocktail Edition as part of your 2023 Resolution.