If you’ve decided to focus on your mental health, it’s great to start with morning routines. Saying positive affirmations can help you embrace a positive mindset and counteract negative thought habits. You can find these affirmations in your favorite books or songs.
Work is often a significant source of stress and anxiety, but practicing mindfulness and meditation can help you cope. Additionally, if possible, consider taking a mental health day and learn how to make the most of it. Part of Quarter Life, this series tackles issues affecting people in their twenties and thirties, from career challenges and mental health to starting families or even adopting pets. It provides answers to navigate this complex phase of life.
If you’re feeling persistently down or unmotivated, therapy might be on your mind. However, the variety of therapy types can be overwhelming. Our guide to four popular therapy forms may help you determine what suits you best.
If you’re making use of January’s gym deals, consider this before hitting the treadmill: focusing on functional fitness can help you remain mobile and fit as you age. For those who experience menstrual cycles, “cycle syncing” might be familiar. Your energy levels shift throughout the month due to hormonal changes, and adapting your workouts can help maintain your exercise routine.
The new year often comes with a surge of diet tips, but healthy eating isn’t just about weight loss. If you’ve struggled with immunity recently, you’re likely more conscious of what you consume. Here’s what research says about popular diets that claim to alleviate long COVID symptoms.
Getting more sleep is always a beneficial goal, but if you miss a night, don’t worry. Here are some tips to function better at work the following day.
Climate change is encouraging many to adopt greener lifestyles. If being more eco-friendly is your resolution, but you’re not ready to stop traveling, you can still reduce your holiday’s environmental impact.
Veganuary, where people try a vegan lifestyle for January, is a popular start for a lower carbon footprint, and continuing beyond one month is a different challenge. Being a “social omnivore” might help you reduce meat consumption without eliminating it entirely.
Combining resolutions—like helping the environment and saving money—can be achieved by extending the life of your clothes. Here’s a guide to understanding garment care labels to help you better maintain your wardrobe.
Many are pledging to spend less time on social media and more on reading, but quitting platforms abruptly might not be a good idea. Here are ways to improve your relationship with these apps. Being more interactive instead of endlessly scrolling can make you feel more socially connected. Also, if you feel envious when browsing your feed, consider muting accounts that affect you negatively.
To shift focus to reading, TikTok can be a helpful resource. BookTok trends are significantly influencing the publishing world and may inspire your next read. Making friends as an adult can be tough, especially now that many people work remotely. If your goal for 2024 is to make new friends, consider looking beyond your age group. Research indicates that intergenerational friendships can be particularly fulfilling. To strengthen existing relationships, a good read can help you develop empathy and improve your listening skills. If you need to address a difficult topic, here are some tips for navigating these conversations without damaging friendships.