The New Year is just around the corner + it is the perfect time to start thinking about healthy habits to add to your life!

People are not healthy by accident or by luck.

They plan to be. How? Through healthy habits that they cultivate every single day!

So, what better than to put together an ultimate list of healthy habits for you to read through?

No, you don’t need to (nor should you) try to adopt all of these at one time!

But, if you aim to try to make 2-3 healthy habits from this list a part of your life each month, your life can dramatically change for the better.

I compiled an ultimate list of healthy habits in 4 categories:

Organization + Planning
Mindset + Happiness
Healthy Eating
Fitness

There is purpose to this order, people!

I find that fitness + eating healthy are some of the hardest healthy habits to adopt. This is because if your mind is not in the right place or your living/work space is in complete disarray, your eating + exercise habits are quite hard to tackle.

Related: HOW TO BREAK UNHEALTHY HABITS FOR GOOD

Again, don’t aim to try to completely reorganize your life to include all of these. Slow + steady healthy habits over time are what creates REAL change + results.

So, let’s get to this ultimate list of healthy habits!

Healthy Habits to Up-Level Your Life Every Day

Organization + Planning Healthy Habits

Create daily, weekly, monthly, + yearly to-do lists
Purge 5 items a month from your living space
Plan out each of your days the night before
Go to bed early each night
When making to-do lists, prioritize before beginning to check things off
Every night before bed spend 5-10 minutes planning tomorrow
Read a chapter or self-help before bed
Focus on one activity at a time during the day
When cleaning, focus on one room + one area at a time until it is complete
Focus on starting organizational tasks/goals that can be completed in 1 day
Create a place for every single object in your house + workspace
Focus on getting 3 key tasks done a day that move you towards your goals
Keep your goals written down in a place you see daily
If you don’t use/wear something within a year consider donating it
Set alarms + reminders for important tasks so you have one less thing to remember
Dream big + work towards your goals every single day
Delegate tasks to others when you can to free time + stress
Carve out time at least once a week to declutter your workspace
Organize one room in your house a month
Each night lay out items for the next day (clothes, gym shoes, bag, coffee cup, etc)
Clean out your car once a week
Put items back right after use so there is less clutter + cleanup necessary
Wake up early every morning of the week, even when you don’t have work
Stay off social media until you have accomplished 3 tasks of the day
Do at least one thing that pushes you towards your goals every day
Use this cleaning hack at least once a day
Practice the Pomodoro technique to get tasks completed faster
Identify the time of day you are most productive + plan your tasks then
Break your goals down into smaller tasks that are chewable
Attach all your goals to your values
Say “no” more often + only say “yes” to things you really want/need to do

Mindset + Happiness Healthy Habits

Keep a positive evidence folder + add to it monthly
Practice saying hi to people you see around your neighborhood
Create a happiness list + do at least two tasks off of it a day
Read self-help books 10-30 minutes every night before bed
Focus on the long-term payoff rather than the short-term gratification
Don’t let one part of the day ruin the rest
Make of list of people who energize you + spend more time with them
Mediate for at least five minutes every day
Get dressed + ready every day even if you have nowhere to go
When you feel stressed, pause + think about the cause
Take three deep breaths before you react to something that upsets you
Write down or say what you are grateful for each night
Read at least one thing a day that inspires you or lifts you up
Identify one positive thing that happened to you each day
Walk away from the drama + speak kindly about others
Be the person to make the plans + keep in touch
Stop comparing yourself to others + focus on a better version of you
Text someone + thank them for helping you in some way
Create a self-help book club with a few of your friends
Reflect on how you speak to your partner + how you can improve
Be more present when others are talking to you
Write out positive affirmations + keep them in places you will see
Focus on changing yourself rather than trying to change others
Choose to be optimistic even on your worst days
Practice evaluating your limiting beliefs at least monthly
Let go of grudges + forgive people for what they have done
Add positivity to a negative conversation
Do something small + kind for a stranger
Remind yourself that other’s opinions are none of your business
Let go of little things that truly don’t matter in life
Learn to take responsibility, not make excuses
Choose to hang around positive + hardworking people
When you are confronted with a problem see it as an opportunity to grow
Live your life by relying n your own approval
Clean up your follow list on social media + follow those who make you feel good
Listen to a podcast while getting ready, driving to work, or cleaning
Focus less on blaming others + more on understanding yourself
Every night before bed, pick up your house for just 10 minutes

Healthy Eating Healthy Habits

Drink at least half a gallon of water a day
Practice food swapping at least once a day
Try at least one new/healthier food a week
Use portion control containers to store your weekly meals
Clean out your kitchen cabinets/fridge once every 3 months
Before going for seconds, drink a large glass of water
Have 1-2 healthy restaurant options for grab + go when absolutely needed
Eat a meal before going grocery shopping
When eating out, box half your meal + save it for tomorrow
Read nutritional labels when food shopping
Plan your meals for the week in advance
Practice focused grocery shopping every week
Slow down while you’re eating + enjoy each bite
Add fruit to your water so you drink more
Limit alcohol from your life as much as possible
Opt for seltzer instead of juices or soda
Limit distractions during eating times to be more mindful of each bite
Focus on eating when you’re hungry, not according to the clock
Keep healthy snacks in your car, purse, + desk
Read menus + choose your healthy meal before going out to restaurants
Opt for olive oil, coconut oil, + avocado oil instead of vegetable or canola
Try at least one new recipe a week
Replace white, starchy foods with greens as much as you can
Shop the outer sections of the food store to avoid processed foods
Opt for protein bars instead of candy bars when on the go
Batch make healthy dinners + take them to work the next day
When you feel stressed have activities planned on hand besides eating
Only eat out one meal per week + cook the rest of your meals yourself
Watch documentaries about the food industry to educate yourself
Subscribe to healthy eating + recipe blogs for inspiration
Follow healthy food hashtags, cooks, + bloggers on social media
Create specific routines + strategies around eating healthier each day
Reorganize your kitchen twice a year to fit your needs + cooking style
Keep a running list of food in your house that can spoil you eat it in time
Store healthier options in the front of your fridge, freezer, + cabinets
Store less healthy foods in harder to reach/see places
Make dates around going to local food stands + health food stores with your partner
Use smaller plates for every meal that fit one meal portion
Slowly invest in all glass containers + rid of plastic
Drink from a large jug every day to keep track of how much you drink
Practice indulging + balancing by having a super healthy meal next
Grill + bake more often than frying food
Use more herbs + spices than piling on salt on your foods for flavor
Make your own salad dressing + sauces
Ask to substitute a carby/starchy side for a salad when eating out
Ask for dressings + sauces to be served on the side
Keep a food diary when trying to get back on track
Eat a healthy snack/meal before going to a party
Discover healthier desserts you absolutely love + keep them on hand in your home

Fitness Healthy Habits

Go on a walk at least once every day
Take a fun exercise class at least once a week
Measure your progress by how your clothes fit + less on the scale
If you have a dog, commit to walking him/her twice a day
Don’t allow yourself to sit more than 30 minutes at a time
Stretch after every workout
Do squats every morning when you wake up
Park your car in the less convenient spot and walk more
Choose the stairs over the elevator
Wear a fitness tracker + aim to hit your goal every single day
Having friendly fitness tracker competitions with friends + family
Plan + write out all of your workouts a week in advance
Don’t let any day be a zero day. Do something! Even if that means a walk.
Create a mindset where working out is as regular as brushing your teeth
Reward a good workout with something other than food
Envision the end of the workout throughout + chase the feeling
Hang around people who value working out + taking care of their bodies
Stretch for 5-10 minutes after every workout
Replace your workout + running shoes regularly
Invest in a fitness program or app to get workout ideas
Warm-up 5-10 minutes before every workout to prevent injuries
Invest in well-made workout clothes that flatter your body + make you feel good
Join wellness communities for support + motivation
Instead of going out to eat or grabbing a drink, make plans with friends to exercise
Mix up your workouts so you don’t get bored + comfortable over time
Get one solid accountability partner to keep you on-track + dedicated
Start with easy exercises + increase difficulty over time
Take time to learn proper form for exercises to see better results + less injuries
Hire a fitness mentor, coach, or trainer
Write down every time you complete a workout to visually see your progress
At least once a week do an exercise that you dread to challenge yourself
Develop a morning routine that includes movement (walk, run, squats, stretching, etc)
Incorporate weights into your routine at least 3 days a week
If you can easily do weight-based exercises for 10+ reps, increase the weight
Twice a month incorporate date-night/day with movement (dancing, hiking, etc)
On days you have extra time, go up/down every grocery aisle (even if you don’t need to!)
Walk to stores + restaurants within 1-2 miles instead of driving on nice days
Workout the same time every day so you are more consistent with your workouts