Starting with 2025, let’s try to adapt some habits that we can do regularly to make ourselves healthier and better. It can be as simple as waking up 15 min earlier than your schedule, or doing 10 min of walking, or planting a new tree, but these habits will help us in our daily routine to feel a little more organised without feeling overwhelmed. Remember, consistency is key—every little effort counts!
But as we say, not every shoe fits for all; it’s important for us to find habits that are convenient to follow for us in the long run. Every human is unique with their capabilities, so accordingly habits can also vary. That’s why it’s important to find the right fit.
Why building habits is necessary:
- Creates a structure and stability in your routine: Habits help us with better organisation skills in both personal and professional setups. It’s easier to manage our time and responsibilities effectively if we have a schedule of our own.
- Reduces Decision Fatigue: When actions become habits, they require less mental effort. You can now experiment a little extra with your energy to do more tasks, and if needed, some unannounced urgent decisions can also be taken wisely.
- Helps in Achieving Long-Term Goals: Small but regular, consistent habits help you achieve bigger goals with less stress.
- Improves Overall Well-Being: Positive habits like exercising, eating healthy, and having a stress-free schedule regularly contribute to better physical and mental health.
Simple habits that you can start following:
- Eating healthy: Eating healthy can definitely be overwhelming and confusing if you don’t target one healthy habit at a time. Most people target everything at once and then end up starting with nothing. The best is to start slow. Ex: Try to have one fruit every day without any excuse.
- Wake up 15 min early: If you wake up 15 min early every day and plan your day with all the tasks you have, it will help you with prioritizing the tasks and start working accordingly on that with planning.
- Doing online yoga every day: This might feel a little difficult, but honestly, it’s the easiest habit that you can start with today itself. Online Yoga Classes are the most convenient way to add a physical activity schedule.
For instance, a resident from Bangalore procrastinated workouts, feeling they required too much setup. Because of this, offline Yoga Classes in Bangalore was not an option. But online yoga helped him; he began with 15-minute daily pranayama, finding it a simple, flexible way to stay active and start his day fresh. This way if you start prioritizing even small habits, it can make a big difference!
- Staying hydrated: Most people undermine this one habit a lot, and not because they don’t want to do it, but because they completely forget about it. Drinking 3 liters of water to stay hydrated is one habit that can help you with flushing out toxins from your body. You can even take a nice 1 litre steel/glass bottle for yourself and try to keep it at a place where it’s easily visible to you, like near your working desk.
- Start your day with a good protein-rich breakfast: We Indians are prone to having less protein in our meals by default because we are unaware of what the common sources of protein are that we can add to our meals. Simply by adding soya, milk and milk products, millets, pulses, or nuts and seeds to our meals, we can increase our protein intake. If we start our day with a protein-rich breakfast, it will help with better satiety and less cravings during the day.
- Limit your screen time: These days sleep issues are increasing rapidly because of usage of screen time before going to bed; even after waking up, a lot of people start their day with scrolling, leaving them overwhelmed and confused about their tasks the whole day. Limit screen time before bed to improve sleep and feel rested. Switch off devices 30 minutes early and try reading, stretching, or meditating for peaceful nights and energized mornings!
- Take a 5-10 min walk after every meal: Do you know what happens to your body when you walk a little after having your meal? It helps with better digestion, less spikes in your blood sugar levels, and no bloating. You don’t need much—just step outside or walk around your home/office. It’s an easy way to feel better and stay active!
How to overcome challenges when starting with habit building:
When building new habits, it’s important to start small and focus on one habit at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed. The best way to start with this process is that you set realistic goals for yourself. You can use some attractive ways to do it, like trying some cool sticky notes or some reminders. A lot of apps are also available these days to help you in keeping track of your habits. Remember, change takes time, and it’s okay to stumble. Stay patient and consistent, as gradual improvement is key to success.
Conclusion:
Building healthy habits may seem challenging at first, but with small, consistent efforts, it becomes a natural part of your life. Habits followed on a daily basis will not only improve your routine but also create a significant positive change in your overall well-being. It makes you more organized, focused, and energetic. Remember, it’s not about perfection—it’s about progress. The journey can be slow, but results can be worth it! Let’s start today:)