Welcome The New Year And Improve Your Health With These 5 Things

Written By Finnegan Pierson / Reviewed By Ray Spotts

With each new year comes an opportunity to start from a clean slate. There's a certain energy in the air that exudes encouragement, hope and excitement. Deciding on even just one thing to focus on during this time is a great way to start the year off right.

Since your health and well-being are so important, why not use improving them as a starting point? Keep in mind that you don't have to do this alone. There are so many resources available to help you out along the way. Read on for five must-haves for pursuing the journey towards a healthier you.

1. Supercharge Your Diet With Supplements

One of the most important parts of your overall health lies within your diet. What you eat, drink and supplement with has a huge impact on how you look and feel.

In addition to focusing on the foods and drinks you consume, choosing your supplements wisely is essential. Finding one that's formulated to work with you, such as LCR Health Active PK, could be the extra boost you need to achieve your diet and weight loss goals.

2. Get Serious About Sun Protection

Are you good about applying sunscreen each day? Are you familiar with the current guidelines for proper sun protection? If not, it's time to take sun protection more seriously.

Making sunscreen part of your daily routine is the best way to incorporate the habit into your life. Not only will proper protection shield your skin against damaging rays, it will help to preserve more youthful skin. Choosing a lotion with an SPF of at least 30 will suffice.

Don't forget to pick up some protective clothing for those times you're spending long periods of time outdoors, because harmful rays do make their way through normal clothing.

Making an appointment with a dermatologist for an annual skin cancer screening could be lifesaving. When caught early, skin cancer is very treatable.

3. Prioritize Mental Health

When it comes to health, it's important to remember there's more to it than a balanced diet, plenty of exercise and enough sleep. Your mental health is one of the biggest factors in your overall sense of well-being.

This is why prioritizing it is so important. Whether it's therapy, treating yourself to a new journal or practicing yoga there is a lot you can do to help yourself. The takeaway from this is that you deserve to feel your best, and it's okay if it takes a little extra time or effort.

4. Commit to Workouts That Fit Your Lifestyle

One of the biggest reasons an exercise goal falls through is because of a lack of time. The reality is that life is busy and demanding, and sometimes it's really tough to find the free space. While you might think that a successful workout means an hour of heart-pumping movement, do yourself a favor and set more realistic goals.

There are so many workouts available online that are 20 minutes or less, yet still super effective. Challenge yourself, because it will be more than worth it afterwards. Instead of focusing on what you think you should do, focus on what you can do.

5. Kick a Bad Habit 

Do you have a bad habit you'd like to leave behind this year? The new year is the perfect time to take action. Perhaps you've realized that your after-work glass of wine has become a one-too-many situation, and you'd like to cut back.

Spend time researching interesting mocktail recipes and choose one or two to try out. You'll probably find it's easier to replace your glass(es) of wine with an alcohol-free alternative than to not have anything at all.

Starting your year out with realistic goals is a great step in improving your health. Don't hesitate to incorporate different things that will aid in your success along the way.

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Written By:

Finnegan Pierson loves business and has a passion for health and technology. Even more interesting is the combination of the two. As a freelance writer, Finn hopes to influence others so they can have positive life experiences.

Reviewed By:

Founder Ray Spotts has a passion for all things natural and has made a life study of nature as it relates to health and well-being. Ray became a forerunner bringing products to market that are extraordinarily effective and free from potentially harmful chemicals and additives. For this reason Ray formed Trusted Health Products, a company you can trust for clean, effective, and healthy products. Ray is an organic gardener, likes fishing, hiking, and teaching and mentoring people to start new businesses. You can get his book for free, “How To Succeed In Business Based On God’s Word,” at www.rayspotts.com.

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