Time to Habit Up!
Healthy Habits, Healthy You!
Let us help you kickstart a healthy and vibrant 2024!
Post-Holiday Hurdles
Transitioning back to the daily grind might feel a bit daunting. To make this process smoother, here are a few tips to help you stay on top of life's hurdles:
Start Small: Don't overwhelm yourself with drastic changes. Begin with small, achievable goals to build momentum (Clear).
Create a Routine: Establishing a routine can add structure to your day, making it easier to incorporate healthy habits seamlessly (Judah et al).
Stay Hydrated and Nourished: Proper hydration and nutrition play a vital role in maintaining energy levels and overall well-being (Magro).
Prioritise Self-Care: Take time for self-care activities, whether it's a short walk, a relaxing bath, or a few minutes of meditation (Richards et al).
Remember, progress is progress, no matter how small!
What we are reading: Atomic Habits by James Clear
The New York Times, bestseller. Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results, No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviours that lead to remarkable results.
Miles’ review:🌟 5 Stars, I like how James explains not only how to create new healthy habits but how to remove unhealthy ones as well! His habit loop is: Cue, Craving, Response, Reward…so when you understand this cycle it makes it much easier to plug in something you want to start doing, or stop doing something that isn’t serving you…Practical and definitely easier than just using will power!!!
Gauri’s review:🌟 5 stars, This book is an absolute gem, and a perfect way to restart the year with a healthy mindset about making realistic, sustainable, positive changes!
Jazz’s review: 🌟4 stars, very motivating
What we are listening to on Spotify: Huberman Lab: Dr Susanna Soberg: How to use cold and heat exposure to improve your health
How about a cold plunge habit? 🥶
A very big thank you from us!
Last month we raised 34kgs in donations for FoodBank Australia! What a wonderful way to enter the new year, spreading love and positivity!
References
Clear, James. Atomic Habits. Penguin Publishing Group, 2018.'
Judah, Gaby, Benjamin Gardner, and Robert Aunger. "Forming a flossing habit: An exploratory study of the psychological determinants of habit formation." British journal of health psychology 18.2 (2013): 338-353.
Magro, Daniéla Oliveira. “Nutrition and Hydration.” The Sports Medicine Physician, 2019, pp. 85–98, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-10433-7_8.
Richards, Kelly, et al. “Self-Care and Well-Being in Mental Health Professionals: The Mediating Effects of Self-Awareness and Mindfulness.” Journal of Mental Health Counseling, vol. 32, no. 3, July 2010, pp. 247–64, https://doi.org/10.17744/mehc.32.3.0n31v88304423806.