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:

1. Organization + Planning
2. Mindset + Happiness
3. Healthy Eating
4. 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

Related: 7 PRODUCTIVITY HACKS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE

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

Related: HOW TO DEVELOP A POSITIVE MINDSET IN NEGATIVE SITUATIONS

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

Related: HOW TO: MEAL PLANNING + FOCUSED GROCERY SHOPPING

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

Related: 10 WAYS TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF TO WORKOUT MORE

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