Like every year, the first days of January make you think?
What goals should we set? How can we start this new year off right? How should we approach it? In short, good resolutions, yes, perhaps… But which ones?
This article is for you!
Noliju shares its secrets and offers its New Year's resolutions for 2020:
TAKING CARE OF YOUR SLEEP…
We all know that fatigue impairs productivity, mood, and more generally affects our health…
And what if, to be at our best all day, we took the time to get a good night's sleep?
- Give yourself the number of hours your body needs (generally around 8 hours, although this is not a hard and fast rule).
- Adjust your diet: eat less protein in the evening for better digestion
- Adjust your meal times to your bedtime. Digestion can disrupt sleep, so eating approximately two to three hours before going to bed will help ensure a more restful night.
- Engaging in physical activity can also lead to healthier fatigue by providing relaxation and stress relief after sometimes intense and stressful days.
- Put away your phones and tablets and opt for a good book or a breathing exercise in bed. Rest for your eyes and a lullaby guaranteed 😉
TAKE CARE OF YOUR SCHEDULE... AND YOUR BRAIN
While we don't all cope equally well with the stress of the unexpected, disorganization often exacerbates this feeling. Not knowing what the day or week will bring, realizing the parent-teacher meeting is in an hour, thinking you'll have a quiet evening when you actually have guests… so many things clutter our minds unnecessarily and destabilize us.
To avoid all this, clear your head of all that extraneous information. Take some time, for example, once a week, to reflect on your upcoming tasks and objectives. Make to-do lists, hot lists, and fill out calendars while asking yourself the following questions:
- What ?
- How ?
- Or ?
- When ?
- With whom ?
This 5 Ws principle will structure your thinking, allowing you to better prepare for the days ahead and avoid surprises (often unpleasant ones). You'll have a clear mind for what's important!
TAKE CARE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
Life isn't always a bed of roses… and neither is our mood. Sometimes we get up on the wrong side of the bed, we hear bad news, we get stuck in traffic when we have an important appointment. There are a thousand reasons that can throw our mood off.
Even though it's not always easy (or even possible) to fight against this, we have a few tips to help you resist as best you can:
- Take a step back and try to put things into perspective. In some cases, unforeseen events or unexpected news aren't entirely negative.
- Feeling a little down? Listen to music that gives you good energy, that inspires you
- Let off steam: play sports, shout, jump, hit (preferably not someone), in short, release the negative energy that's holding you back
Smile 
And yes, you should know that smiling daily helps to maintain a positive atmosphere around you.
TAKING CARE OF THE EVERYDAY
Take each day as it comes, with the good and the bad. Create a rhythm of life that suits you so you feel in harmony with your surroundings.
Are you a live wire? Plan a thousand things in your day, don't give yourself time to breathe if that's what suits you.
Are you feeling calmer? Schedule moments of peace and quiet in your days, which are certainly very full nonetheless!
TAKE CARE OF YOUR SIDE OF MADNESS
Want to break the routine?
Why deprive yourself of crazy things? Why be afraid of what others think?
Make your life even more fun, set yourself some crazy goals, and try to achieve them this year! This will give you renewed motivation and joy for the year ahead.
A parachute jump, a sporting challenge, a trip to the ends of the earth, a new and unique experience… there’s always something new to discover!
TAKING CARE OF YOUR GUT
Eating is life! Eating well is health: physical and mental.
Indeed, as we all know, what we eat impacts our physical well-being, in terms of energy, weight and intake of nutrients and minerals; it also affects our mental well-being and our morale.
Have you ever experienced that feeling after several days of junk food? You don't always feel great, and your mood is rarely at its best. Conversely, when you eat healthily and in a balanced way, you feel more energetic, more alert, and more positive.
In France, culinary diversity is a gift that shouldn't be missed. Prepare delicious, balanced meals, some of which are very simple, to always feel your best! And if they're organic and made with fresh ingredients, even better!
And because eating healthily shouldn't mean frustration, sometimes it's so nice to indulge in a little guilty pleasure 😉
TAKE CARE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
Do you often find that your days are too short? You haven't had time to do everything you wanted and sometimes, it's true that your loved ones come after your obligations (often much less enjoyable, by the way).
Accepting to disconnect, to let go in order to be fully present with loved ones is nevertheless a source of energy and well-being that should not be overlooked.
Of course, it's the best way to strengthen your family and friendship bonds: you'll always have a great time and create wonderful memories. But it will also be a source of joy and optimism that will give you wings to better tackle your days.
Sometimes taking a break with others is so much more effective than continuing to move forward alone.
TAKING CARE OF ONE'S FUTURE
Routine and daily life often take over in our busy lives. Finding long-term projects and planning for future changes are the best ways to avoid feeling stuck in a rut.
A personal or professional project, whether undertaken alone or with others, with a goal of 1, 2 years or even more, is a sure way to dream big and motivate yourself daily to achieve your objective. And you, what will your next goal be?
Taking care of oneself, period, and learning to love oneself
Finally, because we are not machines, whether we like it or not, we must remember to take time for ourselves, just for ourselves!
A massage? A spa treatment? A trip to the mountains? A quick manicure? Just take care of yourself, selfishly, so you come back looking radiant and fully recharged!
In short, as you've probably gathered, Noliju's only good resolution is to take care: of yourself and others.
