We’re in the last few days of the year now, and if you’re like most, you’re spending these final days wondering how you can make 2025 an amazing year. You might have already set a few New Year’s resolutions, but they might not massively impact your life. However, life is fleeting, and you should strive to live every single day to the fullest and in the healthiest way possible. So, let’s take a look at how you can make sure that 2025 is your best year yet.

Look at your eating habits

A resolution that’s on many people’s lists is to “go on a diet” or to “lose weight”, and while they are great resolutions to have, lots of people have completely the wrong approach to doing it. They will eat well while they’re losing the weight, but as soon as the weight has dropped the unhealthy eating habits start to creep back in. A “diet” shouldn’t be a temporary change, and once you understand that, you can begin making healthier choices with your eating habits. Here are some great tips to help you stick to your healthy lifestyle change:

1. Only eat when you’re hungry. We often eat because the time dictates that it’s time for a meal. You’ll find that when you wait for signs from your body that you’re hungry, you’ll eat less.
   
   
2. Have a glass of water before a meal. Our bodies often mistake hunger for thirst! Not only that, the glass of water will hydrate you and fill your stomach, meaning you’ll end up eating less and can avoid overeating.
   
   
3. Once the feeling of hunger is gone, stop eating. Our bodies find it much easier to digest smaller amounts of food. This might mean that you eat small portions more often, but your body will be able to healthily digest the food instead of it turning into fat.
   
   
4. Don’t ban yourself from your favorite foods. While we’re far from suggesting eating a full family sized bag of chips, allowing yourself to enjoy those foods will help you to enjoy your meals and prevent you from breaking all of the hard work you’ve put in.
   
   

Essentially, you should try and listen to what your body is telling you. If you can learn what your body is asking of you, you’ll find that your eating and drinking habits will change in a healthy way!

Don’t be afraid to treat yourself

Saving money is important, but it’s also important to treat yourself from time to time too. We all have those days where absolutely nothing goes right, and in those moments, a little treat is exactly what we need to pick us up. So go ahead and enjoy the money you work hard for! Treat yourself to a weekend away or the crystal bracelet you’ve had your eye on. While material things aren’t the “be all”, it’s important to embrace every moment in life and most importantly, enjoy it!

Clear your debts

Everyone struggles with debt at some point or another, and it can be extremely stressful when you’re worried about how you’re going to tackle it or when a bailiff might turn up. And while we understand that it can be a difficult thing to face, there are lots of ways to tackle debt and start fresh with your finances.

First of all, you should clue yourself up on the implications of debt if you ignore it and what that could mean for your credit score. Your credit score is important because it can help you take out useful things like a mortgage or getting finance on a car.

While it’s completely possible to get out of debt on your own, it’s also understandable that you might want some support to get you through the tough patch. There are lots of different debt solutions available, but make sure you do your research because not all will be ideal for your situation.

It’s important to understand that clearing your debt won’t happen overnight, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel! While things might feel suffocating right now, the sooner you take action, the more you can enjoy living life to the fullest.

Further your career

It’s easy to fall into a rut with your career, especially if you’ve been in the same job for many years. Each day feels like it’s the same, and going to work starts to feel like a chore. When this happens, it might be time to consider a new career. While you might not be able to just up and leave your job, there are options out there to make a change in your career like doing an online course in your free time or by looking at apprenticeships.

Alternatively, you could consider simply moving up in the career you’re already in. While you might not like your job title right now, who’s to say that you wouldn’t enjoy a different position? Work hard and show your worth to get a promotion!

Be selfless

We don’t need to tell you how bad some people have things in life. This year, why not do something selfless to help those that are less fortunate? You could volunteer at a shelter to give out food and blankets, or maybe you could sign up for a charity run and donate to a cause you believe in? It doesn’t really matter what you decide to do - it will help others and leave you feeling extremely empowered!

Take time for yourself

We all lead busy lives. From working, looking after children, visiting family and everything else, it can often feel like there’s no time leftover for self care. However, making sure that you make time for yourself is essential. Even if you’re doing something as simple as reading a book in a quiet corner, that downtime will help you destress and recharge. Whether it’s fifteen minutes or a whole afternoon, make sure to take time so that when responsibility comes knocking, you’re ready to tackle it! Here’s to making 2025 the best year yet!