New Year's Intentions to Feel Better in Body and Mind

Are you ready to make some changes that will leave you feeling better both mentally and physically? Here are a few ideas for things you can incorporate into your life that will boost your mood, help you feel calmer and more connected, and keep you moving and playing with fewer aches and pains. Cheers to feeling good in 2025!

  1. Commit to Regular Massages: Set a monthly or bi-weekly appointment to receive massages for relaxation, pain relief, or stress management. (Hint: 3-packs are a great way to do this!)

  2. Incorporate Stretching and Self-Massage: Dedicate time to stretching or using foam rollers to relieve tension and improve flexibility between your massage appointments. Even 10 minutes a day can make a big difference. Find videos on YouTube or try for ten Sun Salutations each morning after getting up.

  3. Create a Relaxing Home Environment: Set up a space where you can unwind—dim lighting, soothing music, or a hot Epsom salt bath—ideal for relaxation after a long day.

  4. Learn More About Nervous System Regulation Techniques: Educate yourself on nervous system regulation and how using your body and breath can help manage stress or anxiety.

  5. Schedule in Play Time: Commit to finding a better work-play balance, ensuring that you find time each week for activities that feel fun and bring you joy.

  6. Prioritize Mental Health: Include relaxation techniques such as mediation, breathwork, daily gratitude jounaling, and regular massage as part of your mental health regimen to help manage stress, anxiety, and sleep issues.

  7. Spend More Time Outside: Nature is the great regulator for our nervous system. Find time for daily walks or contemplation outside.

  8. Hydrate More: Resolve to drink more water. This will help keep your body functioning optimally.

  9. Limit Screen Time: The human brain wasn’t designed for the amount of inputs we experience in our day to day lives. By reducing time on social media and watching news, we have more time for in person connections, nurturing our creativity, spending time with friends and family, or any of the above activities.