Moving into a new year gives everyone the opportunity to brush off the previous year and start fresh. It is a time to reflect on what you have achieved, and what you would like to improve moving forward.
But, with almost everyone going for the ‘new year, new me’ attitude and setting any number of new year’s resolutions for themselves, it can be difficult to stay motivated throughout the entire year. To help you with this, Jasmine Silk has come up with a few new year’s resolutions that are more like self-improvement techniques, making them easy to keep and helpful for creating a better you in 2019.
Get Enough Sleep
Accomplishing anything in 2019 will be easier if you’re getting enough sleep. Having that constant tired feeling can limit your level of motivation, meaning you won’t get the best from yourself throughout the year. So, making sure you get between 6 and 9 hours of sleep per night can make the world of difference.
A resolution in itself, getting enough sleep each night will help you to keep the rest of your new year goals in sight. Being well rested will result in a better mood and more productivity. Some tips for getting more quality sleep are to go to bed at the same time every night, wake up at the same time every morning, reduce your screentime before bed and do something relaxing instead.
These techniques are sure to help you get more quality sleep each night, but if you need a little extra help, silk bedding or silk pillowcases may be your answer. The temperature-regulating properties of silk will help your body stay at the perfect temperature throughout the night, and the luxuriously soft fabric will send you off into a deep and restful sleep. The benefits of sleeping on silk stretch way beyond getting a better night’s sleep. Just read the rest of our blog to find out more.
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Take Care of Your Mind and Body
Practising more self-care is one of the most important things you can do this year. It is a resolution that anyone can keep because whether you want to join a gym, clean up your eating habits, or set aside some ‘me time’ each week, taking care of yourself more is achievable for everyone.
For the ultimate self-care regime, you should make sure you’re looking after both your body and your mind. Lots of people plan to exercise more and eat more healthily, but it’s easy to forget that mental health is just as important. If you’re unsure, there are many different ways for you to start taking care of your mental health. Why not start meditating daily, weekly or monthly, or just take 30 minutes a week to relax and breathe?
You may find that taking care of your mind helps keep you motivated to make healthier choices, so the two things go hand in hand.
Follow a Healthy Nighttime Routine
A healthy nighttime routine ties in with getting more quality sleep and practising self-care. So, if you struggle to do those things without structure or an organised plan, you may want to set the goal to maintain a healthy nighttime routine that incorporates those things.
Your nighttime routine may start with a wind-down, which means putting your phone away, turning the TV off and doing something more relaxing like reading or meditating. You can also cosy up in some luxury silk nightwear, or comfy socks before jumping into bed.
Another nighttime routine goal may be to relax while taking care of your skin. Taking off any makeup, cleansing and moisturising your face will make you feel good going to sleep and when you wake up. For something extra special, why not treat your skin to a touch of luxury with our silk beauty cocoons?
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More of What You Love
When you look back on the previous year, it is always a good feeling to remember all the great times you had doing the things you love. That’s why doing more of what you love will help you to not only enjoy yourself more throughout the year but to also help you feel like you have had a great year when it comes to an end.
Whether you love spending time with your friends and family, making progress at the gym, or practising a long-standing hobby, you should do your best to find more time to do what you enjoy. Creating a work-life balance in the new year will help you to achieve more in both areas, and a little bit of something you enjoy can lift your mood and keep you motivated in every aspect of your life.
Talk Less, Do More
If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t need specific new year’s resolutions to help you be a better person in the new year, then you may find it helpful to set a goal that’s goes something along the lines of talking less and doing more or even thinking more and talking less.
Sometimes, people spend so much time talking that they never actually achieve anything. But, if you decide to start taking action instead of just saying words, you may find yourself being a lot more productive. It is a resolution that you can draw upon in all aspects of your life.
Learn a New Skill or Hobby
Learning a new skill or hobby is something that a lot of people try to do in the new year. But how do you make sure you follow through with it? Well, it is always easier to learn a new skill or hobby when it is something you are genuinely passionate about. So when you’re choosing a new skill or hobby, make sure you’re choosing something because you’re really interested in it and not just because you want to be able to do it.
Whether you’re interested in learning a new language, learning how to play an instrument or getting better at cooking, there is always something new for you to try. Learning a new skill or hobby is a great way for you to find your passion and finding something that you feel passionate about can set you up for a very successful year.
