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Are you tired of setting New Year’s resolutions because you tend to abandon them halfway? Don’t worry, we won’t judge!
Instead of putting that pressure on yourself to achieve a long list of resolutions within one year, why not change your outlook and start implementing better habits in your daily life? This way you can be happier and healthier all year round!
Not sure how to start? Read on to find out some new daily habits that you should start in 2024~
1. Make healthy switches around the kitchen
When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, “going on a diet” is probably one of the most popular ones but it’s also not easy to achieve.
A good alternative to this is to make small yet healthy switches around the kitchen so that you can be more mindful about what you consume without overly restricting yourself from enjoying food that you love. Some examples would be choosing brown rice instead of white rice, using unsweetened milk for your coffee or choosing to grill your protein instead of deep frying.
2. Going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day
Many experts recommend going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day so your body can enjoy various benefits, including:
- Improved sleep quality
- Regulated body clock (which helps to balance your hormones and metabolism)
- Better memory and learning
- Stable mood and reduced stress
3. Offer at least one compliment a day to the people around you
Wish you could foster more positivity in your life? You can start by simply offering at least one compliment a day to the people around you.
These compliments can be as simple as “that shirt looks good on you!” or “your presentation went great today!”. Though they may seem simple, they can boost self-esteem and enhance the overall mood of other individuals. You know how the saying goes, “it takes zero effort to be kind”!
4. Re-evaluate friendships that are draining your mental health
If you have a friend that consistently makes you feel emotionally exhausted, stressed, or anxious, it may be a sign that the dynamic is unhealthy. While you may not think this is not a big deal, being in this friendship can increase your stress levels, cause mood swings and even decrease your self-esteem over time.
Take this as a sign to create healthy boundaries and leave those friendships behind in this new year! Instead, surround yourself with friends who make you feel respected, comfortable and supported.
5. Choose to climb the stairs instead of going on the lift
If you often find it hard to establish a regular workout routine, you can start being more active simply by opting to climb up the stairs whenever possible instead of solely relying on escalators and lifts. This will allow your body to enjoy several benefits, such as:
- It’s a calorie-burning activity that can help you manage your weight.
- It is considered a cardiovascular exercise that can increase your heart rate and improve heart health
- It engages various muscle groups in your legs, glutes and core and can also improve joint health
6. Give your support to local talents and businesses
Another positive habit that you can easily adopt is to support more local businesses and talents. This is a great way to cultivate growth not just as an individual but also as a community. Apart from boosting our local economy and industries, our support can help to preserve our local cultural identity and strengthen our sense of pride.
The best part is, it’s not even that hard to do! You can show your support by making it a habit to always notice local businesses or artists around you. That way, you can recommend them to your friends or post about them online.
Speaking of supporting local talents, we recently heard of a platform that is championing Malaysian artists to inspire the public to find their own creative outlet.
Yup, we’re talking about the Vuse Street Covers that have recently collaborated with rising hip hop star, Zamaera, and the talented graffiti artist, Lowkey!
ICYMI, Vuse Street Covers is a global platform that strives to shine a spotlight on the rising stars of some of the most exciting underground scenes in music and art around the globe! It has been launched in Dubai, Barcelona, Medellín, Johannesburg and Liverpool and helped to give center stage to various global artists from different countries!
And now, it has arrived in Malaysia to support and collaborate with our local talents. Through this joint effort, the platform will be able to lend a voice to our homegrown talents so that they can showcase their talents to a wider audience while also demonstrating the beauty and diversity of our local artistic scene.
Check out their inspirational anthem, Portals to Inspiration
The Vuse Street Covers in Malaysia was launched with the smash-hit music video called Portals to Inspiration featuring Zamaera and Lowkey. The catchy song is about a common struggle faced by all creatives: defeating that creative rut by constantly searching for inspiration all around us.
Additionally, the music video was shot in the busy streets of Kuala Lumpur, which highlighted the vibrant charm of our city. Check it out here:
Don’t you think the upbeat song is perfect to lift your spirits and inspire you?
If you’d love to see more creative projects like this, make sure to show your support for Vuse Street Covers as they continue to collaborate with local artists to uplift our artistic landscape to greater heights. Who knows, the platform might inspire you to go out and find the muse to let out your own creative voice!
For more information, head over to their website here. Don’t forget to also follow them on Facebook and Instagram to see more updates about Vuse Street Covers.
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