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Move your body
Hydrate
Go outside
Track your health goals
Read something (anything!)
Try a new workout
Invest in new gym shoes
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There’s something about opening a new calendar that makes us want to feel our best. But you don’t have to make huge (read: unsustainable) changes to accomplish that. If you’ve already flopped on those lofty January goals, here’s your chance to hit the reset button on your daily habits.
Our challenge to you: 24 easy ways to prioritize you every day. You’ll be amazed at the big difference small changes can make.
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Start today by setting a positive intention >
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Meditate
Focus on your sleep hygiene
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Have a sober Saturday
Focus on your fitness form
Stretch
Journal for 10 minutes
Fit in a workout
Power up with protein
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Tap into your core
Try some positive self-talk
Wake up your posterior chain
Start walking more regularly
Try a breathwork exercise
Focus on your fiber intake
Wake up your glutes
Try a gratitude exercise
Just One Thing
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Keep reading to learn how to ease back into working out >
If you’re getting back to a fitness routine after spending time away, welcome back!
But while you might be pumped to dust off your leggings, experts agree that slow is the way to go. Your body will need extra care and attention in order to avoid injury — and keep that fresh-start energy high — after a workout break.
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1. Set reminders
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Modern life has made it much easier to become an “indoor cat” than an outdoor one. Days spent migrating from one screen to the next — from the computer to the TV to a late-night iPhone scroll session in bed — are far more common than those spent immersed in nature.
This feels less than healthy because, well, it is: spending time outdoors is beneficial to your health, so by staying in, you’re missing out.
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Shop the top 4 smart rings to invest in this year >
This bagel in a bowl is loaded with calcium and omega-3s.
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Plus 46 more prompts to discover your next favorite book >
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Learn how to mix it up like a pro trainer >
Obsessed with your Peloton or on
a texting basis with your Pilates instructor? If you’ve found a workout you love, hurray! Research shows enjoyment is one of the main reasons people adhere to a workout regimen. But experts say there are reasons to mix other workouts in with your go-to.
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Check out our top picks >
There are nearly 200 million views on videos about dopamine dressing on TikTok — so there must be something to it, right?
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Power up with protein
Learn more >
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Fit in a workout
Here are 14 tips for getting going when the going gets tough >
We think you can, we think you
can . . . break a sweat today.
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Journal for 10 minutes
Keep reading >
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Stretch
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Focus on your fitness form
Learn how to do a
proper squat >
Squats are a compound exercise that works several large and powerful muscle groups at once: your quads, glutes, hammies, and abs. Check your form and feel the burn.
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Have a sober Saturday
Keep reading for expert tips on satisfying your sober curiosity >
Surprise, surprise — there are major health benefits to cutting back on alcohol. If a full Dry January wasn’t in the cards for you, you can still get a taste for the alcohol-free life by abstaining for a weekend. (Who knows, maybe you’ll want to keep it up!)
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Keep reading to learn how to make the most of your practice >
By some estimates, meditation is thousands of years old. And there’s a reason this practice stands the test of time: it’s been linked to mental benefits like less stress and better sleep, as well as physical wins including lower blood pressure and better athletic performance.
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Try a gratitude exercise
Use these prompts to get a jump start on a gratitude practice you can keep up with all year long >
We’re so grateful you joined us on this journey — what are you grateful for?
Research suggests that practicing gratitude can lower stress levels, improve sleep, and strengthen your relationships. It’s even been shown to lower levels of cellular inflammation.
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Wake up your glutes
Wake up sleepy glutes with these pro-approved moves >
Sedentary lifestyles — read: working in front of a computer all day and scrolling our phones all night — can cause “dead butt syndrome.” Yep, if left unchecked, tight hip flexors and weak glutes can lead to severe pain and inflammation.
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Focus on your fiber intake
Inspo for getting more fiber into your diet right this way >
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Try a breathwork exercise
New to the idea? Give these beginner-friendly exercises a try >
You may think you have this whole breathing thing taken care of, but breathwork is a way to get even more out of one of your body’s most essential processes.
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Start walking more regularly
Learn how to incorporate more walking into your day >
Adding as little as five minutes of backwards walking to your workouts can do a world of good for your joint health and mobility.
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Learn how to do the exercise >
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Try some positive self-talk
Learn how to be your own hype man >
A 2023 poll found that the average person has about 11 negative thoughts concerning their body and self-worth per day.
Becoming your own cheerleader may seem cringey, but trust us (and the experts): positive self-talk has legit health benefits.
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Tap into your core
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Ready to become the master of your core? Here’s everything you need to know >
Learning how to properly stabilize your abdominals is not just key for abs day, it can also help you make the most of all your workouts.
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We don’t like to play favorites with our nutrients, but fiber is seriously a superhero: it improves digestion, helps control blood sugar levels, and is associated with heart health benefits like lower blood pressure.
Use an alarm to prompt you to drink a glass every hour.
2. Add flavor
Try infusing your water with fruit or other flavors (like ginger!) to spice up your sips.
3. Eat your H20
Water-rich foods like cucumber, melon, and bell peppers can help you reach your hydration goals.
1. Reflect on your day
How can I do better? What would be another way to respond to a difficult situation from today?
2. Express gratitude
What am I grateful for today? List one to three things.
3. Dream of the future
If I could wake up tomorrow and my life would be exactly the way I want, what would it look like?
Savory Cottage-Cheese Bowl
Not a morning person? Make this easy recipe the night before.
Easy Overnight Oats
These protein-packed bites are gluten-free — but full of flavor.
Turkey Sausage, Cheddar, and Egg Muffins
This soup has the cozy trifecta: it's creamy, carby, and aromatic. (Yes, carbs are healthy!)
Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup
Instant-Pot cooking means very little cleanup.
North African Beef Stew
Beans give this vegetarian recipe its protein punch.
Vegan Black Bean Soup
Yes, fries are on the menu. Sweet potatoes are full of vitamins A and C.
Sweet Potato Fries
Avocados are a wellness staple for a reason: they're a great source
of healthy fats, fiber, potassium, and vitamin E.
Avocado Toast
Pop chickpeas into
your air fryer to give the protein-rich legume a satisfying crunch.
Roasted Chickpeas
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1. It’s antiaging
Circulation — which is improved by stretching — is key for keeping you mentally and physically strong as you get older.
2. It can mitigate the effects of stress
Muscles tighten up in response to stress, which can cause chronic pain.
3. It may improve your sex life
Stretching improves flexibility
and stamina . . . I think you get the picture.
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There’s something about opening a new calendar that makes us want to feel our best. But you don’t have to make huge (read: unsustainable) changes to accomplish that. If you’ve already flopped on those lofty January goals, here’s your chance to hit the reset button on your daily habits.
Our challenge to you: 24 easy ways you can prioritize you in a small way every day. You’ll be amazed at the big difference that small changes can make.
just one thing
habit
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Get started >
Move your body >
02
Hydrate >
03
Go outside >
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Track your health goals >
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Read something (anything!) >
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Try a new workout >
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Invest in new gym shoes >
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Focus on your sleep hygiene >
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Meditate >
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Have a sober Saturday >
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Focus on your fitness form >
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Stretch >
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Journal for 10 minutes >
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Fit in a workout >
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Power up with protein >
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Tap into your core >
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Try some positive self-talk >
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Wake up your posterior chain >
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Start walking more regularly >
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Try a breathwork exercise >
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Focus on your fiber intake >
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Wake up your glutes >
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Try a gratitude exercise >
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1. Create a borderline-extra bedtime routine
Bubble baths, paperbacks, candles: experts recommend treating yourself to an elaborate wind-down routine — without your phone!
2. Make your bedroom a cave
Prime your room for better Zs by making sure it’s dark, cool, and cozy. If you live in a noisy place, invest in a sound machine.
3. Stick with your sleep schedule
Bedtimes are for grown-ups, too. Yes, even on the weekends.
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Smart rings track hyper-specific
data — like steps, sleep quality, body temperature, and heart rate — that can inform and improve your rest and recovery regimens.
Use these 50 prompts to discover your next favorite book.
Need Inspo? Check Out the 2025 PS Reading Challenge
Cross-training shoes allow you to switch up your workout routine with ease. From running to HIIT, these sneakers will support you through every modality.
These 10 Cross-Training Shoes Can Stand Up to Any Type of Workout
ITYs are especially good for those of us who are victims of “text neck,” and let’s face it, who isn’t these days? The upper-body exercise will help you build strength in your posterior chain, translating to better posture, reduced shoulder pain, and enhanced stability for pushing and pulling movements.
Why Everyone Should Be Doing ITYs
The truth is even small lifestyle changes, such as taking a few more steps per day or walking a little more each week, have the potential to have a big impact on your health. But exactly how much should you be walking? We asked the pros to weigh in.
Why Walking Is a Total Game Changer
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Protein is an essential nutrient, responsible for helping the body repair cells, grow new ones, and build muscle. But exactly how much of it do you need to reap the benefits?
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A highly anticipated read of 2025
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