50 Simple Things you can do to transform your Wellbeing in 2025
It’s the New Year and thats a great time to begin transforming your health and well being! But there are so many places we can begin! You probably have a good idea of where you would like to begin, but I thought it would be fun if I gave some ideas of other things you can do to help you transform your health, happiness and life! And these are all small things you can do that make a big difference in how you feel!
Here are 50 practical, doable tips to help you take charge of your well-being in 2025. Whether you’re looking to revamp your habits, boost your energy, or feel better in your body, there are small and simple things you can do that when added together will make a huge differece in the way you feel!
Mind & Mental Health
1. Start a gratitude journal—just say or wridte down 3 things you’re thankful for each day.
2. Set a “digital sunset” and unplug an hour before bed.
3. Meditate for 5-10 minutes daily using a free app like Insight Timer.
4. When you feel stressed or overwhelmed Practice box breathing (inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4) to reduce stress.
5. Book a therapy session or try online options if you’ve been putting it off.
6. Take up a new hobby! Watching TV and scrolling social media is fine and has it’s place, but try something that feels new, creative and gets you outside your current box. And bonus if you new hobby helps you meet people and make connections! Positive social connections are so good for our wellbeing!
7. Be choosy about what you say Yes to. Stop doing things out of obligation!
8. Write down your goals for the year. Writing them down makes them more concrete! Bonus, create action steps to make them a reality!
Nutrition
9. Eat more colorful veggies—they’re packed with antioxidants and nutrients your body loves.
10.Ditch the soda and opt for sparkling water or herbal tea instead.
11. Try a new healthy recipe once a week. (Have you downloaded my free 2 weeks of simple, delicious dinner meals?)
12. Add more fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi, or miso to your diet, your GI bacteria will LOVE you!
13. Snack on protein and fiber combos—think apple slices with almond butter. This is filling and often more nutrient dense than the ultra processed convience snacks.
15. Keep a reusable water bottle handy and aim for dring 2-3L of water daily glasses a day.
16. Experiment with meal prep to make weekday dinners easier.
17. Avoid eating late at night to support better digestion and sleep. Aim to stop eating around 2 hours before bed!
Fitness
18. Find movement you enjoy—dance, hike, lift weights, or chase your kids around. All movement counts!
19. Try out a standing desk or take regular breaks if you work at a computer. Avoid sitting for long periods!
20. Add strength training to your routine to keep your bones and muscles strong. Try for 2-3days a week!
21. Stretch or do yoga for 10 minutes before bed, it’ll help you sleep and make you feel less creeky in the morning!
22. Set a step count goal for yourself that is 10% high than your average right now! And work on increasing that to 10-12K steps per day. Bonus: Walk outside to get some fresh air.
23. Sign up for a new fitness class to shake things up.
24. Incorporate mobility work to keep your body feeling loose and pain-free.
Sleep & Recovery
25. Stick to a consistent bedtime. This helps your body get into a rhythm!
26. Your brain likes darkness to sleep well, so invest in blackout curtains and maybe a sleep mask!
27. Limit caffeine after 2 PM to avoid messing with your sleep.
28. Take Magnesium before bed to help you fall asleep and stay asleep! (Magnesium Bisglycinate)
29. Invest in nice soft bed sheets and a good quality pillow (I LOVE this pillow)! Throw away those scratchy sheets, you don’t have to get something really spendy, you only need something something soft, that fits your bed well. This is will help you feel comfy, cozy and sleep better!
Social Health
30. Schedule a weekly phone or video call with a loved one.
31. Make some new friends by Join a community group or club.
32. Say “yes” to at least one social invitation that scares you. You can do it! It may feel awkward at first, but the more practice you have meeting new people and making small talk the easier more comfortable it will become!
33. Volunteer—it’s good for your soul and your community.
34. Practice making small talk by chatting up the people in front and behind you at the store. Find common ground like, ” I like that cereal you have” or Comment on the weather (sounds lame, but it’s easy!) and keep it light and easy. Look at it as practicing, the more you do it, the easier it gets!
Preventative Health Care
35. Schedule your annual physical, even if you feel fine.
36. Stay on top of dental checkups—your mouth health affects the rest of your body.
37. Don’t skip routine bloodwork to monitor your health.
38. Consider getting your vitamin D levels checked—most of us are low! Optimal range is 50-80ng/mL, supplement if necessary, choose a supplement with D3 and Vitamin K.
Lifestyle Habits
39. Declutter a small area of your home—it’s amazing for your mental health.
40. Throw away black plastic cooking utensils, they can release toxins into your food! Swap them out for wooden or silicone cooking utensils.
41. Cook at home more often to control ingredients and portion sizes.
42. Replace plastic containers with glass for fewer toxins in your food.
43. Swap toxic cleaning products for natural alternatives. It is amazing what you can clean with Vinegar!
44. Take a break from alcohol to see how your body feels. There are so make great alcohol alternatives and mocktails out there now!
Financial Wellness
45. Create (or stick to) a budget—it’s not just about money; it’s about peace of mind. Be more intentional about what you spend money on. It’s not about deprivation, its about investing in what actually matters to you!
46. Automate your savings, even if it’s just a small amount.
47. Learn about investing. Even if you can only spare $20 a month, put it in an investment account like an index fund. The compounding effect is amazing!
Personal Growth
48. Read or listen to one book a month. It can be fiction or personal growth…I promise you will learn something that you can apply to your life!
49. Make the point to do something or say something kind or complementary to someone in your life or that you come across. If feels good and you may make someones day!
50. Spend more time in nature—it lowers stress and boosts happiness.
And Finally…
Bonus: Be kind to yourself. Progress over perfection. The perfection isn’t real anyway!
Take these tips one step at a time, and before you know it, you’ll be feeling healthier and more balanced. What’s the first thing you’re going to tackle? I would love to hear! I’d love to cheer you on!
Xo,
Sally
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