Ready to start 2025 feeling fresh and well? Whether it’s mindfulness, daily movement or eating well - starting with habits that feel fun and easy is a great first step. And as you start seeing the payoffs, your motivation is sure to grow with it.
We’re all unique - the trick is to choose what works best for your lifestyle. It may take some trial and error - and that’s okay. Just be sure to be kind to yourself along the way.
Here’s 5 wellness foundations our naturopath Rebecca stands by to help you feel your best this year.
1. Want lots of energy & good gut health?
Try:
Focus on wholefoods, keeping any processed foods secondary (e.g. sugar, white grains etc).
- Plant foods (fruit, veggies, nuts, wholegrains)
- Good fats (nuts, avocados and oily fish)
- Protein-rich (lean meat, soybeans, eggs, dairy and fish)
Our range of healthy snacks are also a great choice to reach for, in moments you’re feeling peckish.
What you’ll get:
- A calm gut & regular bowels: Plant-based foods equal a thriving microbiome & happy gut
- Sustained, all day energy: Good fats & protein offer balanced energy release, and you feel fuller for longer – a bonus for weight wellness
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2. Are relaxation & mental focus goals for you?
Try:
Mindful practice – to help you focus on the present & give your busy mind a break. Here’s a few ideas...
- Exercise – brings you into your body and out of your head
- Anything that entertains you – to help turn off “mind chatter”
- Focus on your breath – just three breaths is enough
- Spend time in nature – notice the beauty in sights and sounds
- For more ideas, you’re sure to appreciate: how to weave mindful practices into your everyday
What you’ll get:
- A calm mind – mindfulness is a stressbuster. Think of it like taking a “mental shower” to wash stress away.
- Better focus – your mind gets stronger (like a muscle) & focus gets easier
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3. How does deep sleep &/or easy menopause sound?
Try:
Movement that feels good, like...
- Dancing
- Gardening
- A beach or bush walk
- Mowing the lawn
Remember any movement counts! Work up to 30 minutes, 4-5 days per week if you can.
What you’ll get:
- More settled, sound sleep: Studies show exercise improves sleep onset
- Manageable menopause: Reduced hot flushes, better mood, better stress resilience
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4. For happy mood & immune health
Try:
Healthy sun exposure (responsibly of course)
- Did you know we get 80-90% of our vitamin D from the sun? Soak up some rays to get in your daily dose of vitamin D
- Want to discover top picks we love? Right this way: Your daily dose of vitamin D
What you’ll get:
- Buoyant mood: Adequate Vitamin D helps your body produce feel-good chemicals
- Strong immune function: Good levels of D help keep ills and chills at bay
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5. Keen to support stress resilience & gentle aging?
Try:
Prioritising sleep (7-8 hours nightly)
Sleep hygiene tips we love..
- Relaxation exercises (like deep belly breathing or yoga)
- Morning light exposure & limiting evening blue light
- Avoid nighttime jitters - limiting caffeine after lunch
- For more tips - here’s your go-to guide for a healthy, deep sleep
What you’ll get:
- Calm under pressure – being well rested is linked with stress resilience
- Healthy brain aging – sleep is neuroprotective, for long term health
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To feel good, inside and out this year, start small and build up your gradual habits. These five lifestyle changes will make all the difference.
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