We’ve made it through the first week and a half of 2025 — and maybe some of your resolutions now feel a little too ambitious.
But don’t worry. 2025 isn’t about the failure — it’s about the getting back up. If anything, you’ve learned a thing or two since Jan. 1.
The year is still young, and offers a fresh chance to start anew and work toward your goals. Think of it like hitting a refresh on your favorite app. Except this time, you’re the one getting rebooted.
5 ways to restart your New Year’s resolutions
Self-reflect
Self-reflection isn’t about standing in front of a mirror and contemplating life. It’s about understanding what’s working, what’s not and where you may be getting stuck.
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses allows you to set more realistic and manageable goals. According to Forbes, “Self-awareness is the cornerstone of personal development and the foundation for positive change and growth.”
Give your brain a little spa day. Allow yourself to relax, regroup and take time to assess where you are — and where you’d like to be.
Figure out what needs a little more attention, or maybe just a little more caffeine.
Mindful wellness habits
We may think of mindfulness as a buzzword; but it’s a practice that has been around for hundreds of years. It brings us into the present moment, fostering clarity and positivity.
According to News in Health, mindfulness helps us make healthier choices and set meaningful goals.
Techniques like breath work, body scan meditations or a stroll outdoors can help center the mind. Mindfulness isn’t about perfection, but it’s always worth taking a breath and trying again.
‘Million Dollar Morning’ routine
Whether you’re an early riser or a night owl, we all have those mornings where we hit snooze one too many times, starting our day on the very wrong foot. It’s simple: You can rise and shine, or stay in bed and let the day slip by.
Try Mel Robbins’ trending “Million Dollar Morning” routine to reset your mindset and begin your days feeling like a million bucks. After all, it might just be the secret to unlocking your best self — no luxury yoga retreat required.
Prioritize sleep
We’ve all heard it before, and we’ll all hear it again: It’s time to prioritize healthy sleep habits.
According to the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health, “Sleep is essential to every process in our body.”
It impacts every aspect of both our physical and mental health.
To improve your sleep, try avoiding screen time, heavy meals and intense exercise right before bed. Instead of scrolling through your phone, try closing your eyes — it’s the easiest road to improvement there is.
Step outside of your comfort zone
Stepping outside of your comfort zone isn’t just a cliché. It’s essential to growth.
According to Harvard Summer School, when you leave what feels safe, you enter your growth zone. That’s where the magic happens.
Stepping out of your comfort zone is like giving your confidence a workout. It expands your world, and builds resilience and confidence.
Plus, you’ll prove to yourself you’re the one steering this ship. You are in control of what your life looks like.