The new year is a great time for reflection and evaluation. We have a whole new year in front of us, which inspires many people to create resolutions for how they’ll improve. One common resolution people have is to reduce stress. Unfortunately, since stress affects us all differently, most don’t know how to start. No matter what lifestyle you lead, follow on for these 3 Best Tips for Reducing Stress in the New Year 2023!
1. Improve Your Routine
Even if you didn’t purposefully cultivate a routine last year, you probably still developed one. You ate at specific times, and other people made regular demands of your time, such as your boss at work or a family member who needed regular care. No matter what created your routine last year, you can improve it this year and reduce the stress you might not even realize you had.
Start with simple improvements. Go to bed earlier or adjust your sleep schedule so that you’re getting at least eight hours of sleep per night. Cook one more meal at home every week so that you can save money and make sure your body gets the nutrition it needs. Carve out a regular time every day to go outside. Also, make room in your daily or weekly schedule for exercise and a new hobby that you enjoy. Implementing these small health changes into your daily routine can greatly help reduce stress.
2. Slow Down
Many people experience stress because they’re constantly on the go. They never have time to reflect on their day or relax. Slowing down this year can give you time to relax and reduce your stress. There are several ways you can slow your body and mind down. Meditating or praying regularly encompasses many health benefits, including reducing stress and improving your health.
Also, take the time to ask yourself questions to measure your mental health and reflect on what’s negatively impacting it. Learn relaxation techniques that you can use anywhere, such as deep breathing exercises. Any way that you can slow down and prioritize your mental health can help you live better this year.
3. Give Yourself Grace
Learning about all these helpful tips for reducing stress in the new year can cause its own stress! You want to improve yourself, and now there are so many changes you need to make to do so. Even adding relaxation techniques to an already busy schedule can feel stressful.
Give yourself grace. These changes will help you reduce stress and live a better life this year, but you don’t need to make them all at once. You can make small changes when convenient that eventually add up to bigger changes. You’ll probably fail sometimes in making those smaller changes, and that’s OK. There’s a whole year ahead of you, and you don’t need to rush into anything, even good changes.
Reducing stress and improving your health are good goals to have in 2023. Following these tips can help you achieve these goals throughout the year. If possible, find someone to coach you and help keep you accountable for these positive changes and stay on track. This will help motivate you all year long.
What are some of the best, stress-busting methods you’re going to implement in 2023? Let us know in the comments below and on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram!
