Here are 8 things to be doing that we probably should already be doing. They aren’t so much resolutions as they are things to be mindful of and to work towards. No strict rules here! Who knows though, maybe you could work some in to your resolutions list?!

1. Take your Vitamins

Take the probiotic when you are sick (or healthy. You do you!). Take the daily multi-vitamin (we are all getting old). And drink the dang Emergen-C when everyone starts getting sick. Also, please take any additional vitamins you need if you’re difficient in something like Vitamin D. Just take em. We have to give up the Flintstone vitamins at some point.

2. Stretch

Every year, there’s the huge kick in the butt to workout more and eat super healthy, but stretching is so SO important. Incorporate it next time you go to the gym!

3. Read (and not on social media!)

I think it is so important to read books. I feel like everyone I know has sort of left that behind because they don’t have time or they can’t get in the mood to read. So grab a book or a newspaper and cozy up to some quality reading time!

4. Meditate

To all the skeptics, look up the science. The movement of meditation has blossomed so quickly, culturally and scientifically. Science was able to prove all its benefits, so everyone went nuts about meditating. Different types work better for different people, so look up what might be best for you. If that’s too much work, start with an app like HeadSpace or Meditation Studio (I use the latter and love it). If that too is daunting to you, start by playing some soft music and just taking some time out of your day to breathe and be with your body and breath.

5. Workout but Keep a Balance

It’s so amazing to set new fitness goals as part of a New Year’s Resolution, but it’s vital that you keep a realistic balance. Don’t overwork yourself because then you’ll get burnt out, but make sure your goals are attainable yet challenging!

6. Have more Colorful Plates

Going along with above, eating healthy is excellent! But make sure it is something you can realistically stick to. Drastic diet changes work for most people (at least for a little) but often hard to sustain. So, something I’ve heard all the time is to have tons of color of your plate. Greens and reds versus whites and browns. Make your plate look more like a rainbow by adding more fruits and veggies to each meal!

7. Drink Water

Nough said. Let’s get to it!

8. Less Electronic Time

So many young people spend ridiculous amounts of time on their phones (in particular), but also computers, iPads, and TV. People are becoming so disconnected from the world and people around them. This one is tough because we are all guilty of it, but it would definitely do us some good if we spent a little less time on Facebook or Twitter and more time with family and friends or activities.