8 Simple Health Changes to Make This New Year
It’s nearly the new year and with the new year comes new resolutions. To be honest, I don’t know that I have ever set a new year’s resolution. I honestly think most people fail at them within the first few weeks, so what is the point? Instead of having a “resolution” to improve your health or wellness, I thought I’d make a list of small, simple changes that can improve your life overall. “Small changes” sounds a lot easier than a resolution in my opinion.
I start with the very basics- like the duh ones. Then, I work toward things that you may or may not know.
Keep reading to see my top 8 changes that could improve your health and wellness in the upcoming year!
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1. Reduce Your Plastic Exposure
We’re exposed to microplastics daily — from bottled water to heated food containers. Reducing plastic helps lower your body’s toxic load.
How to reduce plastic:
Use glass or stainless steel cups and food containers
Skip plastic straws and lids
Avoid heating food in plastic
These small swaps cut down everyday plastic contact and support your body’s detox pathways. You can read more ways to reduce microplastics in your life here- READ MY MICROPLASTICS BLOG POST.
2. Prioritize Quality Sleep
Sleep isn’t optional — it’s when your body repairs, detoxifies, and resets. Lack of sleep affects hormones, immunity, focus, and mood.
Better sleep tips:
Reduce blue light at night (I like to use these antibluelight light bulbs at night)
Keep a consistent schedule
Try natural sleep supports like tart cherry juice
Try chiropractic care
Better rest means better health overall.
3. Get Hydrated
Hydration affects every cell in your body — from skin to digestion. Drinking enough filtered water fuels detoxification and energy.
Hydration ideas:
Herbal teas
Bone broths
Filtered water
Aim for consistent hydration throughout the day. Personally, we installed a water ionizing machine + water filter and it’s been incredibly helpful with our hydration! Learn more about our water machine here.
4. Move Your Body Daily
Movement doesn’t need to be extreme — but consistent activity boosts mood, supports metabolism, and keeps joints happy.
Simple ways to move more:
Walk your dog
Try gentle yoga
Take the stairs
Movement aids mental and physical health in ways that go beyond weight loss. My favorite exercise lately has been barre classes- even when pregnant!
5. Cut out Fake Sugars
Artificial sweeteners are linked to inflammation, cravings, and gut imbalance. Choose whole sugars like organic cane or coconut sugar when you want sweetness.
Avoid:
High fructose corn syrup
Aspartame
Sucralose
Real food supports real health.
6. Balance Blood Sugar
Balancing blood sugar helps reduce cravings, support energy, balance hormones and improve mood.
Try this simple rule: Pair carbs with protein and healthy fat.
Example: Apple + almond butter = balanced snack.
I learned this when I had gestational diabetes and discovered I was prediabetic. I reversed it with diet and I have a whole course that teaches you how to do it for $40!
7. Read Ingredient Labels
Learning to read labels helps you avoid additives, artificial ingredients, and inflammatory substances.
Watch for:
Soy lecithin & gums
Artificial colors
Processed sugars
Clean eating starts with awareness.
If you’ve felt overwhelmed with learning how to do this, I wrote a whole blog post about How to Read Ingredient Labels without Feeling Overwhelmed- [READ IT HERE]!
8. Relationships
Emotional health matters. Healthy relationships support resilience, stress management, and joy.
Consider boundaries and nurturing connections that lift you up — not drain you.
If you're interested in receiving health coaching this year, I am excited to tell you that I am offering health coaching services! You can book a free discovery call with me here!
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