Developing simple lifestyle habits can be much easier and more effective than traditional resolutions. January 2022 is more than just the start of a new year – it’s the perfect time to evaluate your wellness routine and reinvigorate your life. Rather than attempting sweeping life changes like quitting social media or losing weight, focus on the small things, whether it is taking time to regularly engage in activities you love, eating more vegetables, or limiting phone usage.

That way, you’ll work towards your larger goals without feeling overwhelmed, and learn something new about yourself during a less-stressful process. It’s truly a win-win situation.

Simran Chopra, Deep Health Coach, and Founder, Nourish With Sim list a few lifestyle habits you must adopt in 2022:

• Include vegetables in your daily diet

Including vegetables in your meals, every day is extremely important. Veggies are packed with nutrients and antioxidants, which help you stay healthy and prevent disease, as well as help you lose weight due to their low-calorie content. 2 cups of vegetables, are advised to be consumed every day, but this can be difficult for some of you. Some of you find it hard to consume enough vegetables each day, while others are uncertain how to prepare them in an appetizing way.

• Drink 2-3 litres of water every day

Even mild dehydration can affect you mentally and physically. It significantly affects your energy levels and brain function. Staying hydrated is the key to maintaining energy, reducing headaches and so much more. Make sure that you get enough water each day. It’s one of the best things you can do for your overall health. Try adding a glass of water on waking and set reminders through the day to ensure you finish your allotted quota.

• Get on a better sleep schedule

Let 2022 be the year that you finally take control over your sleep schedule. Getting proper sleep affects so many areas of your life, including your appetite, mood, hormones and general wellbeing. Plus, once you start prioritising sleep, there’s less chance of you being irritable, stressed or inclined to snack.

• Engage in 30 minutes activity of your choice

It’s no secret that moving more helps us to be fitter and healthier. Research shows that as little as 30 minutes of activity per day can offer multiple benefits for cardiovascular health, hormonal health and so much more. You may choose to dance, practice, or go for a walk if you can’t get in a workout. After 30 days you should see improvements in your muscular strength, endurance, and balance. Plus, notice a difference in how your clothes fit — winning!

• 30 minutes before bedtime, avoid using any gadgets or devices

It’s the bedtime routine for so many of us: Hop into the pyjamas, flip the lights off, crawl into bed and then reach for the cell phone.

We’re all guilty of it. And hey, you may even find yourself guilty of it right now while reading this article. But since you’re here, you might as well soak up this useful knowledge — then go to bed!

Tempting as it might be to use your computer or phone before bed, studies have shown these devices can interfere with sleep by suppressing the production of melatonin, a natural hormone released in.