The Resolution Keeper's Handbook

New Year, new you. How many times on average do you think that phrase gets uttered each January? And how many times do you think it gets remembered by the time June rolls around? 

Exactly.

The point is, remembering resolutions isn’t easy, and sticking to them is even harder. Whether it’s doing more exercise, eating healthier, or simply finding more balance in life, keeping to New Year’s Resolutions can be incredibly tricky.

So, what can be done to make sure things run smoothly?

Eating Healthier

Well, if one of your resolutions is to start eating more healthily, there are a few things you can do to make it easier to stick to. Firstly, making sure to plan your meals ahead of time can really help you ensure your diet is full of good ingredients.

By drawing up a meal plan for the week, you know which ingredients you need to buy in your weekly shop. Once you’re stocked up with all the good stuff, you’re less likely to do a last minute dash to the shop in the evening to try and throw a meal together quickly. Doing it this way is also likely to save you a load of time and stress.

For an extra health kick, you can add in vitamin supplements to make sure you’re body is being given the optimum nutrition. Pick up a pack of Viridian High Five Multivitamin And Minerals right here.

Doing More Exercise

If you’re looking to get more exercise for your New Year’s resolution, it can be tough to get into a steady routine. An easy way to counter this is to create an exercise schedule with goals for what you want to achieve by what time.

Once you’ve got your template (or used one of the many existing ones online), you should track your progress regularly and honestly. If you’ve got a smartphone or smartwatch, downloading an app like Strava will help you track your times and distances easily.

After your exercise, you’ll need to replenish your energy and let your body recover from the activity. There are a number of natural ingredients which you can use for this - for inspiration on how to make your own recovery drink, head over to the Remedy Hub.

Finding More Balance

If your resolution involves finding more balance in life, it’s likely you’re keeping too busy with things like work, looking after your family, keeping up with friends and all the many other things which can get in the way of focussing on yourself.

Try and spend at least 15 minutes each day on your own, in a quiet space, to take a few moments to truly relax, without your phone, laptop, or tablet to bother you with the troubles and distractions of everyday life.

Some people find practicing yoga helps with relaxation and clearing the mind, while others prefer seated meditation. Whatever your style, there are a number of essential oils which can help to ease the mind and body during these periods.

Lavender Essential Oil is particularly effective at easing the mind, while uplifting the spirit - a perfect accompaniment for finding the peaceful balance in life.

Whatever your New Year’s resolution is though, we wish you all the strength to stick with it, at least until February...