Top 10 Power Habits For 2023 And Beyond
Are you hoping to make some big changes for the better in 2023? If so, look no further than these ten power habits. Consider adopting these as you enter the new year to make it your best one yet!
Stay away from screens before bedtime.
Enjoying too much screen time can activate the parts of your brain that make you feel alert and awake. In 2023, try to adopt the habit of staying away from screens before bedtime. Put away your smartphone, tuck away the tablet, and turn off the television set when you are ready to wind down and get ready for a relaxing night of sleep. Giving your eyes and your brain a break from screen time before going to bed as a great way to mentally prepare yourself for the best sleep possible.
Make an effort to reach out and catch up with loved ones you don’t get to see all the time.
Get into the habit of routinely checking in with your loved ones, especially the people you don’t get to see on a regular basis. Even taking the time to shoot them a quick text message or an email is a great way to reach out and catch up with your distant friends and family. Keeping these relationships alive is an important part of your life; don’t wait for people to contact you. Get into the habit of contacting them. Not only does it show that you care for them, but it also increases the amount of social interaction you receive.
Add a serving of vegetables to each of your meals.
Getting plenty of delicious and nutritious vegetables is an excellent habit to adopt. Make an effort to squeeze in a serving of vegetables into each of your meals. Find a way to eat more vegetables and a tasty way at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Not only will the extra serving of vegetables provide you with lots of great nutrients, but it will also help you feel full and satisfied for a longer time.
Find ways to naturally add extra movement into your day.
Get into the habit of getting plenty of movement and exercise each day. If the idea of committing a lot of time to the gym or jogging around your neighborhood doesn’t sound appealing, you can always find ways to naturally add extra movement into your day where it makes sense to do so. For example, you can park farther away from the front door of your workplace – this will force you to walk farther to get to and from your car. You can also take short walks on your lunch breaks, use the stairs instead of the elevator, and opt into play time with your kids before dinner. Simple swaps like these are great ways to add more movement and exercise into your day without having to really change your schedule.
Make an effort to stash away some extra cash on a routine basis.
Getting into the habit of saving extra money is always a wonderful idea. Help yourself feel a little more safe and secure in 2023 by starting an emergency savings fund. Determine how much money you can afford to put inside your savings fund on a regular basis. Perhaps you can only spare 5 or 10 extra dollars per pay period. Even if you can only afford to put a little bit away at a time, it will add up faster than you think. Knowing that you have this extra funding in the event of an emergency can give you a great sense of relief.
Create a strong morning ritual to get every day started off right.
Having a good morning ritual is a great habit to have. Following along with your morning ritual everyday helps you get your day started off right. Think of your morning ritual as a routine that helps you prepare for the day and a way that is predictable and relaxing. Perhaps your morning routine involves drinking a cup of coffee, taking a shower, and having a nutritious breakfast. By following this pattern every morning, you prepare yourself for a successful day.
Disconnect from your smartphone regularly.
An excellent habit to have involves setting some boundaries with your smartphone usage. For example, you may decide to mute your smartphone after 6 pm every evening. Once you mute your phone, you focus on yourself. You don’t answer phone calls, text messages, or emails after 6 pm. You make your evening time all about taking care of yourself and focusing on your needs. Getting into the habit of disconnecting regularly from your smartphone helps you reconnect with yourself.
Trade your snack breaks for exercise breaks.
When you are bored at work, do you tend to get up and take a walk to the break room for a snack? If so, you may be using food as a way to channel your feelings of boredom. If this sounds familiar, practice taking a short exercise break instead of a snack break. Not only will this help you squeeze in extra exercise during the day, but it will prevent you from over consuming food, then depending on those snacks, to manage your boredom.
Set a short list of top priorities to get completed each day.
Sometimes, you may feel like you have so much to do that you can’t possibly begin to even get it all done. If this sounds familiar, try getting into the habit of choosing a short list of priorities to get completed each day. Your list of priorities may only contain two or three specific tasks. This is okay – by focusing only on your top priorities list for the day, you can narrow your focus and pay close attention to getting these important priorities handled.
Pay close attention to how you speak to yourself.
Get into the habit of speaking kindly to yourself. Many people tend to disparage themselves, using harsh or critical language to scold themselves. If you are in the habit of speaking to yourself negatively, pay close attention to your word choice. Stop yourself in the middle of a negative thought and trade it out for something more positive. At first, this may feel a little awkward, but over time, you will develop better speaking habits toward yourself.
