{"id":595447,"date":"2023-01-08T09:51:59","date_gmt":"2023-01-08T15:51:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sellorbuyhomefast.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/08\/25-health-resolutions-that-have-nothing-to-do-with-dieting-or-weight-loss\/"},"modified":"2023-01-08T09:51:59","modified_gmt":"2023-01-08T15:51:59","slug":"25-health-resolutions-that-have-nothing-to-do-with-dieting-or-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/08\/25-health-resolutions-that-have-nothing-to-do-with-dieting-or-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Health Resolutions That Have Nothing to Do With Dieting or Weight Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I know New Year\u2019s resolutions are somewhat controversial, but generally speaking, I\u2019m a fan. I love the idea of taking a little time to think about what you want out of life right now\u2014and what\u2019s no longer serving you\u2014and taking meaningful action to get it. On the other hand, I feel extremely bummed out by the fact that resolutions have become synonymous with \u201chealth,\u201d and \u201chealth\u201d has become synonymous with diet and weight loss.<\/p>\n

There are a lot of reasons this pisses me off: Because health and weight aren\u2019t as intertwined as you might think, because\u00a0weight loss diets rarely work<\/a>, because the mental health toll of\u00a0diet culture<\/a> is so often overlooked in these conversations\u2026 the list goes on and on. But in a broader sense, there are just so many ways to take care of your health that have literally nothing to do with your weight or how often you get to the gym. If being healthier is really important to you, why not give one of those a try instead?\u00a0<\/p>\n

With that in mind, I talked to the writers and editors at SELF and we came up with a list of resolutions\u2014based on our years of experience as health journalists and our own personal 2023 goals\u2014that we believe could actually, meaningfully make a person healthier and happier this year. If one* of these ideas resonates with you, great! If not, or if you prefer to skip resolutions entirely, that\u2019s okay too! Taking care of yourself starts with knowing what you need and knowing when to say no.\u00a0<\/p>\n

*Yes, just one! Please do not attempt to do everything on this list all at once\u2014that\u2019s a recipe for exhaustion!<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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  1. Find a primary care physician you actually like and trust and get your annual physical.<\/li>\n
  2. Start using a\u00a0medication tracking app<\/a>, so you never miss a dose (or accidentally double up).<\/li>\n
  3. Make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in working order, and that your fire extinguisher isn\u2019t expired.<\/li>\n
  4. Take a class to get certified in CPR.<\/li>\n
  5. Stop looking at your phone an hour before bedtime, and\/or set a timer when using the apps you\u2019re most likely to get sucked into.<\/li>\n
  6. Recommit to flossing daily.<\/li>\n
  7. Call your friends<\/a> more often.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  8. Ask for what you want in bed.<\/li>\n
  9. Actually\u00a0use your FSA\/HSA funds<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  10. Stop texting while driving once and for all.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  11. Find a way to\u00a0connect with nature<\/a> at least once a day.<\/li>\n
  12. Master a few\u00a0basic food safety skills<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  13. Commit to wearing sunscreen every day (and actually reapplying as needed).<\/li>\n
  14. Get into\u00a0ventilation<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  15. Throw out all your expired and crusty beauty products.<\/li>\n
  16. Unsubscribe\u2014from emails you never read, from IG accounts that make you feel bad about yourself, from subscription services you never really use.<\/li>\n
  17. Cheer on the runners at a marathon<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  18. See a health care provider about one nagging problem\u2014like a suspicious mole, your ongoing stomach issues, or your\u00a0temper<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  19. Schedule your annual eye exam\u2014because few things are as life-changing as getting the right prescription.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  20. Make an emergency preparedness plan for your household (for\u00a0flooding<\/a>,\u00a0extreme heat<\/a>, or a power outage, for example).\u00a0<\/li>\n
  21. Get to know your neighbors.<\/li>\n
  22. Spend 15 to 20 minutes every day doing something creative (like journaling, knitting, or drawing).<\/li>\n
  23. Wear\u00a0clothes that make you feel good<\/a> (and get rid of the things that don\u2019t).\u00a0<\/li>\n
  24. Join a recreational sports league, sign up for a dance class, or take\u00a0surfing lessons<\/a>. Move your body in a way that you genuinely enjoy and look forward to.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  25. Give yourself a break\u2014remember, sometimes even \u201ceasy\u201d goals are a struggle, and\u00a0it\u2019s okay to quit<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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