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Hydrate

Go outside

Eat a healthy breakfast

Read something (anything!)

Try a new workout

Wear something that feels good

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Move your body

Get started

Hydrate

Go outside

Eat a healthy breakfast

Read something (anything!)

Try a new workout

Wear something that feels good

There’s something about opening a new calendar that makes us want to feel our best. So this January, POPSUGAR is giving you everything you need to hit the reset button on your feel-good habits. Our challenge to you: for 24 days this January (because it’s 2024 — get it?), do one *tiny new thing* that prioritizes you. You’ll be amazed at the big difference that small changes can make.

Start today by setting a positive intention >

Meditate

Focus on your sleep hygiene

Have a sober Saturday

Focus on your fitness form

Stretch

Journal for 10 minutes

Fit in a workout

Power up with protein

Just One Thing

Day

Tap into your core

Try some positive self-talk

Eat more veggies

Start walking backward

Try a breathwork exercise

Focus on your fiber intake

Wake up your glutes

Try a gratitude exercise

Just One Thing

Day

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 bod 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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This bagel in a bowl is loaded with calcium and omega-3s.

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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 favorite go-to.

Read what happened when one editor tried using her outfits to boost her mood >

There are nearly 200 million views on videos about dopamine dressing on TikTok — so there must be something to it, right?

Power up with protein

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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.

Journal for 10 minutes

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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.

Have a sober Saturday

Keep reading for expert tips for 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 from imbibing for a weekend. (Who knows, maybe you'll want to keep it up!)

Meditate

Keep reading to learn how to make the most of the time you spend with your eyes squeezed shut >

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.

Focus on your sleep hygiene

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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 24-day 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.

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.

Focus on your fiber intake

Inspo for getting more fiber into your diet, right this way >

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.

Start walking backward

Read more on the benefits of backward walking >

Adding as little as five minutes of backwards walking to your workouts can do a world of good for your joint health and mobility.

Eat more veggies

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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 bodies and self-worth per day. Becoming your own cheerleader might sound like a cheesy Pinterest quote, but trust us (and the experts): positive self-talk has legit health and wellness benefits.

Tap into your core

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.

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 today?

2. Express gratitude

What am I grateful for today? List one to three things.

3. Dream of the future

If you could wake up tomorrow and your life would be exactly the way you 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

1. It's 'anti-aging' for the body

Circulation — which is improved by stretching — is key for keeping you mentally and physically strong as you get older.

2. It can mediate 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.