And just like that, 2023 is over and out! Often it can seem as though in the blink of an eye, the year has raced past and all our achievements and special (or perhaps not-so-special) moments are merely memories. It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of it all—so it’s important to make time to stop and reflect, and to consider what you’d like to bring into the new year, and what you’ll be leaving behind.
New Year’s Resolutions get a bad rap, but at WholeLife we think they present an excellent opportunity to take stock of what’s important to you, to recalibrate, and to map out how you’d like the next chapter of life to look. It’s all about setting realistic goals and using those as an indication of where you’d like to focus your attention, alleviate pressure, or perhaps let go of what’s no longer serving you.
Of course your own goals and resolutions are distinctly personal, but here are our top five to get you inspired.
Slow down
Over the past year, have you found yourself unable to keep up with the pace of life, caught in the rat race, and moving from one thing to another at break-neck speed? Us too …
When life gets chaotic, it’s important to deliberately carve out time to stop, breathe, and slow down. Our mental and physical health is inextricably linked, so it’s crucial to have some tricks up your sleeve to keep your nervous system regulated, and to remain calm throughout the stressful periods.
In 2024, we’re calling in meditation, breathwork, gentle yoga, calming music, and progressive muscle relaxation as methods of activating the parasympathetic nervous system—which, in turn, slows our breathing and heart rate, lowers our blood pressure, and ultimately, soothes and improve our mental wellbeing!
Go green
At WholeLife, we’re passionate about the planet, and we want you to be too! It’s everyone’s responsibility to make clean, green, sustainable choices where possible, and at WholeLife, with a range of high-quality sustainable products on the market, it’s never been easier.
Go green with WholeLife by:
- Investing in a reusable, insulated water bottle from Cheeki
- Trying out our range of eco-friendly cleaning products, like the Biodegradable Bamboo Clothes Pegs from Go Bamboo, or the natural, plant-based laundry powder from Earthwise
- Going plastic-free with Reusable Produce Bags from Ever Eco
Prioritise your annual health screenings
Routine annual health screenings are a vitally important means of detecting, preventing, and treating illness. Health screenings can help measure your risk of developing certain health diseases (such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes or sleep apnoea), so you can take a proactive step & control of your health and help prevent illnesses coming to light.
In 2024, don’t let your routine health checks fall by the wayside. For more information about health screening services available, pop into your local WholeLife Pharmacy and Health Foods to speak with one of our pharmacists.
Build calming spaces
Clear space, clear mind!
Self-care is an important means of staying calm amid the chaos of life, and it’s easier to do when you have a designated space in your house, bedroom, or workplace, that’s free from clutter, and that feels soothing to spend time in.
What have you got lying around the house that you no longer need? How can you boost the ambience of your space so that you instantly feel calm?
At WholeLife, we have a number of products that are sure to boost the zen-level of any space. Grab yourself a stunning Himalayan salt lamp, or treat yourself to an Ultrasonic Diffuser and your favourite essential oils.
Don’t talk to me until I’ve had my mushroom turmeric latte
Coffee culture in Australia is real. We can’t get enough of it! It can, however, impact our sleep, nervous, and digestive systems, and is an expensive habit to keep.
In the coming year, why not try swapping coffee out for a nutritious, delicious, caffeine-free alternative, like the Mushroom Tumeric Latte from Teelixir, or the Cacao Latte from Jomeis Fine Foods?
There are plenty of ways to set goals and prioritise your needs and your health every single day—not just at the start of the year! So let this list prompt your own reflection and consideration of what you have in abundance, and what you could do with a little more (or less!) of in the new year.
WholeLife Pharmacy and Health Foods wishes you and your loved ones a very happy and healthy new year!
