When the new year rolls around, people are quick to set lofty goals with hopes of achieving them, no matter how realistic they might be.

The best way to ensure you stick to your life and wellness resolutions is to set achievable ones that encourage you to build better habits or lean into a healthier lifestyle.

Let’s take a look at a few good, healthy, and positive wellness resolutions that can help you put yourself first in 2023 and beyond.

 

10 Realistic Wellness Resolutions To Set This Year

 

1. Set a Bedtime

 

Wellness resolutions should include proper rest first.

How much sleep you get and its quality will help you start your day well and accomplish all you set out to do.

Adults need around eight hours of sleep each night to function properly the next day, though the specific time might vary by individual.

Examine how you feel after a night of restful sleep.

You can start with the recommended hours of sleep and add more or scale back depending on your optimal state.

 

2. End Bad Habits

 

2023 is the year you should refuse to carry on bad habits that cost you your health and finances (like excessive drinking or smoking).

Smoking is particularly bad for our health so, if you are a smoker, probably one of the best wellness resolutions for you would be to get rid of this bothersome habit.

Some of the greatest benefits of quitting smoking revolve around your physical health, but kicking the nicotine addiction can bring other rewards.

For example, you might not see baldness emerging early or you may sleep better than you had before, allowing yourself to feel more rested in the mornings.

Alternatively, reducing your alcohol consumption can also help you save money.

In 2023, you could aim to only drink on special occasions or look for other coping mechanisms after a stressful day.

Build your wellness resolutions around the things you turn to when you don’t feel like yourself.

 

3. Volunteer for a Cause

 

Volunteering is good for our health.

Find out what you’re passionate about and add volunteering to your wellness resolutions list.

In 2023, try to volunteer whenever you have free time and the ability to do so.

By volunteering in the field you’re passionate about, you may feel more fulfilled and have something productive to do with too much free time.

 

4. Move More

 

Some people can’t stick to an intensive exercise regimen because life can be so unpredictable.

As long as you resolve to move more and exercise when you can, you’ll start to feel healthier and decrease your risk of cardiovascular diseases and other issues.

Start out at home and use what you can to see which exercises you prefer.

If all else fails, you can always incorporate walking into your routine.

 

5. Eat a More Diverse Diet

 

Proper nutrition is one of the top priorities in your wellness resolutions list.

Plan out your nights so you’ll have time to cook your food and don’t have to guess what’s in each dish.

You can also try out meats and other components of meals you haven’t tried before.

Making healthy swaps can change your life.

For example, if you don’t currently incorporate seafood into your diet, try adding it to your dinner plans once or twice a week.

Seafood can promote heart health with its abundant omega-3 fatty acids, help lessen your joint pain and help you feel better overall.

Start out with easy recipes, then work your way up to more complex ones.

 

6. Plan for Spontaneity

 

As funny as it seems, you should plan for spontaneity and be open to new opportunities you didn’t meticulously file into your schedule.

You’ll never know what 2023 will hold until you get there, so you should be open to any opportunities that come your way.

 

7. Understand Yourself More

 

In the past years, you may have prioritized other people and neglected yourself to the point of burnout.

Burnout can make you feel completely drained of energy, and unable to do anything but the bare minimum.

It can also instill a sense of loneliness because you don’t get the social aspect of life when you’re too tired to do anything.

Spend 2023 getting to know yourself better so you can recognize those signs of burnout and care for yourself better.

 

8. Contact Family Members and Friends

 

The unfortunate part of life is you don’t always see your loved ones as often as you’d like.

Regular social interaction can also be included in your wellness resolutions list.

Instead of just communicating with them on special occasions, consider picking up the phone and calling or texting them more often.

A simple phone call can make someone’s day, especially if you have elderly family members who don’t have much company.

Take time out of your day to be social — everyone involved will benefit from it.

 

9. Learn Something New

 

We should all strive to never stop learning.

Learning new things will keep you curious about the world around you in the present, past, and future.

If you’re on a budget, consider searching for free classes or discounts.

You might find something related to your career or pursue a passion.

Who knows?

You may even discover a career pivot.

 

10. Build a Budget

 

If you have trouble making sure your money stays where you need it, you need a budget.

A budget will help you give a job to every dollar of income.

Only about 32% of American households follow a budget, which can make stretching paychecks difficult if they need to figure out where certain funds are going.

Budgets are a great way to ensure you meet your savings goals.

If this is the first time you’ve tried it, 2023 is the year to get your money back on track.

 

Set Strong Wellness Resolutions for 2023, But Remember To Stay Kind To Yourself

 

It’s great to aspire toward big things and step out of your comfort zone, but you shouldn’t push yourself to change too much or take on so many things that your new routine isn’t sustainable.

Set smart wellness resolutions that you know you can achieve based on your lifestyle.

This way, you’ll feel better about your plan going into the new year and the months that follow.