10 Habit Resolutions I’m Making in 2023

30 minute daily walk

This one is usually pretty easy to hit as I do it subconsciously but I want to make it more intentional this year. Every morning I get up, get the boys ready for school and try to sneak off to the gym to get some steps in or my full blown workout depending on my schedule. However, I want my 30 minute walk to be separate from my actual workout. For this walk, I want it to be relaxed, leisurely, and enjoyable so I can watch a show or listen to a podcast. True me time and not strenuous. Ideally, it is done outside but for now in these rainy months the gym is totally fine with me.

Delay caffeine by at least 30 minutes upon wake up // Athletic Greens first

I learned this one from an Andrew Huberman podcast about delaying caffeine even a tiny bit after you wake will help control cortisol levels. Cortisol = stress hormone. Don’t need that spiking anymore than it already does ya know. Anyways, I want to wake up naturally, I usually make everyone’s beds first and make my way downstairs slowly. Before I turn on the coffee machine, the goal is to down my 12 oz of Athletic Greens and then switch to coffee. This timeline is about 30 minutes so it should help regulate my body and hormones a bit.

Get outside every day

Toughie here in the PNW. A reaaaal toughie. I just want to curl up by the fire when it’s cold out but even if it’s slightly raining or chilly, my goal is to get fresh air. I notice a huge different in my mood and energy when I get outside or when I’m feeling anxious. It’s the best medicine. Ideally I get outside first thing in the morning and get natural sunlight but as long as I get outside with nature and just BE, that’s a win.

Sweat 5x a week

Even with a daily walk for 30 minutes, I want and need to sweat at least 5x a week not just for my physical health but more importantly, for my mental health. Alix and I meet on the treadmill at least once a week to do a 45 or 60 minute HIIT workout and I always feel SO energized afterwards. So this year, I’m committed to a good sweat through Peloton workouts, hot yoga, and tennis.

Sauna 3x a week

I am not as consistent with my sauna sessions as I want to be. I feel very fortunate to have a sauna in my home but I need to utilize it. My husband uses it 7 days a week but I want to commit to at least 3 times to reap the benefits. I typically like to go in right after my workout but I tend to run out of time in the mornings with the hustle and bustle of the boys and their schedule so I need to be better about finding time for at least 20 minutes in the sauna, even if that’s at night.

Make lunch the biggest meal of the day

Here’s the deal: I am not a breakfast person. I never have been and I know it’s not ideal. I sip my americano with half and half and by the time I’m done with my iced coffee it’s usually 11 am.. my lunch time. I will have cottage cheese, a banana, or a hard boiled egg if I workout hard in the morning but my biggest meal of the day is always lunch. A big salad with protein and healthy fats is my go to and I find that it fills me up and feeling satisfied so I don’t overeat at dinner and go to bed feeling gross. Instead of just a smoothie or a bar on the go, I am committed to making lunch my biggest meal of the day and prioritizing a healthy and satisfying meal.

Plan my week/meals on Sunday

I want to be better about planning out my weeks and that all starts on Sunday. I want to plan my workouts and my meals and just do a better job at making that a habit at the start of every week. I plan to cook an actual recipe twice a week so on Sunday’s I’ll peruse Pinterest and my favorite cookbooks and plan out our family meals as well as my workout plan.

Turn phone on Do Not Disturb and put it away by 7:00 pm

I actually started this habit at the end of the year and it has been really beneficial for my sleep. When my husband gets home from work and we’re all hanging out, I don’t need to be on my phone. There is nothing that important happening and I also don’t need to be looking at the harsh blue light before bed (it totally messes with sleep). Instead, we watch a show or I read and I’ll get to your text in the morning 😉

Nightly skincare, supplements and CALM tea

No matter what, no excuses: wash yo face. I never go to bed with makeup on even after a night of drinking. But there are nights when I just don’t feel like taking all my supplements or making a cup of CALM magnesium tea but when I DO do these things, I feel my best and sleep deeper. So I am making it a priority this year. No skipping steps. Do it all.

In bed by 9 pm

Pretty good at this one as I get in bed after the kids go sleep around 7:30 but I want lights out by 9 and asleep soon thereafter. Honestly, I need 8+ hours of sleep to feel my best. Just the way it is.. anything less and I feel hungover even if I didn’t drink. Is this what happens when you get older lol. But our overall health starts with sleep and if you don’t prioritize a good sleep routine, it will throw everything else off.

Cheers to a healthier new year!