It's nearly January the 1st and people around the country will be coming up with ways they can improve their lives over the year ahead. Each year, people promise to get fit or give up drinking - but it can be hard to come up with New Year's resolutions each year.
New year's resolutions are a Western tradition where folk decide on good practices to focus on for the year ahead, which typically revolve around eating better, spending less, and exercising more.
Here we've gathered three top resolutions to try, that could help you live your best life - if you can stick to them for long enough.
What do you think about new year's resolutions? Let us know in the comments...
Get Fit
A poll by YouGov showed that doing exercise and improving fitness looks set to be the most popular resolution this year, with 46 per cent of men and 51 of women making the pledge.
There are a multitude of ways to get in shape, and Coach Mag has a series of tips that will help you on your way.
They say that you should try three new activities, commit to eating five fruit and veg a day, track your alcohol intake, join in a Parkrun, and commit to an adventure - among other tips.
Save Money
Christmas can be a costly time of year, and the way 2022 went it would be understandable if you splurged a bit more than normal at the end of the year.
Speaking to Global News, personal finance expert Melissa Leong suggested a January 'spending freeze', describing is a 'like a cleanse' for the wallet.
She said: "You’re resetting your habits so that you can figure out what you truly value and maybe start some new habits going forward."
Be Happy
The past two years have been tough for many so maybe a mindful new year would be beneficial, and many people will be looking for resolutions that will make them happier in the new year.
The Priory Group have shared a list of tips to practice to look after your mental health, and they're so simple you could start doing them today.
From looking after yourself physically to limiting alcohol intake, getting outside to practising self-care, and possibly their best tip - Stop being so hard on yourself.
By following their steps, it couldn't be simpler to start looking after your mental wellbeing in an effort to make sure that 2023 is better than 2022.
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