I couldn’t tell you the last time getting healthier wasn’t one of my New Year’s goals. Who doesn’t want to set goals to feel and look their best?! Health, however, is pretty subjective, and we’re aware of that. Fad diets, expensive workout classes and plans, and self-care trends galore are all big changes and investments in our health that might not even work for us. It’s so much easier to stick to small changes. So today I am sharing some great ways to make 2021 your healthiest and happiest year yet. Some are super easy, some cost no money, and they all affect both your mind and your physical health! Lets all have a great healthy and happy year ahead.

1. Stop drinking your calories in coffee

A cup of coffee with non-fat milk and sugar contains about 80 calories. While this doesn’t sound like much, it adds up! You could eat a chocolate chip cookie for that, and honestly, I’d prefer the cookie. 

2. Add a quick 10 minute clean to your night routine

You’ll wake up so refreshed knowing your place is organized and ready for you to take on your day!

3. Make it a goal to laugh every day

We’ll still be in cold, dreary weather for the first part of 2021. Bring some brightness to your day with laughter because it seriously is the best medicine. (I know, I know, so cheesy).

4. Find your favorite podcast(s)!

Whether you’re a beauty kinda girl, or can’t get enough of pop culture, there’s a podcast for you. Podcasts put you in the present moment, stimulate your brain, AND are honestly just so fun for a commute or long drive.

5. Give your home a makeover

Had the same coffee table since your first college apartment? Haven’t changed your bedding in years? Need to switch out your wall art? Change up your place. When your home is exactly how you want it, you’re bound to be more productive (or less productive if that’s the theme you’re going for!).

6. Take a social media break

Sometimes, you just have to get off your phone. Give yourself some time in your day to swap the social media scrolling for self-care. You could try changing it out for your commute, while you’re on the treadmill, or when you’re taking a bath!

7. Try a new recipe every week

You never know what just might end up on your weekly rotation!

8. Take your workout outside

You don’t have to go hiking in the Hollywood Hills to have a fun outdoor workout. Walk along your street (with pup preferred!), find a trail near your home, or simply pop your yoga mat on your porch, balcony, or backyard — we don’t have to get fancy here.

9. Start an entire journal for gratitude

With everything going on in our day-to-day, thinking about gratitude can be difficult. Dedicate an entire journal (I’m sure you have like five lying around the house!) to discuss your gratitude every day. It doesn’t need to be in full sentences. Just have at it!

10. Read a Book

This is something that I am planning on doing more this year, I feel like I have not read a book for so long and it is something I really enjoyed doing.

This list could probably go on and on as I feel like there are so many things we can do to create a healthy and happy lifestyle for ourselves. I would love to hear what you do on a daily basis, please share in the comments below.