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time to buy the groceries you need to make Whether you travel to an area you’ve
tasty, nourishing meals is a savvy way to always wanted to visit or simply pick up a
improve your diet quality. hobby that you have always been interested
in taking some time for rest and relaxation
9. Limit screen time is important for health.
11. Cut back on alcohol & tobacco
Many people depend on their phones and
computers for work and entertainment. Enough and more has been said on
However, spending too much time on reducing alcohol and smoking. What’s
electronic devices particularly on social more, drinking alcohol frequently may
media has been linked to depression, keep you from reaching your health and
anxiety, and loneliness. Cut back on the wellness goals
time you spend scrolling through social If you think cutting back on alcohol and
media, watching TV, or playing computer smoking may be helpful for you, set a
games. reasonable goal to keep yourself on track,
such as limiting drinking and smoking to
10. Take a vacation/find a hobby weekend nights only or setting a number
limit to the cigarettes you smoke in a day.
12. Create a wholesome sustainable diet
Taking a vacation — even a short one
— may have significant and immediate
positive effects on stress levels and may
enhance well-being. It’s common for adults
to let once-loved hobbies fall by the wayside You may be making a resolution to eat
as they get older due to busy schedules or healthier or lose weight year after year
lack of motivation. because you’re prioritising short-term
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