We’ve all weathered a tough year. Be it at work, in relationships, in our family life and social circles, we’ve all taken a beating, whether we realise it or not. Start the year afresh by following these steps for better social, mental and physical wellness.

1. Exercise and Eat Well

Treat your body right and your mind will benefit. Stress and anxiety can be reduced with regular exercise. Working out releases chemicals in the brain that improve your mood and cognition, too. Both exercise and proper nutrition are also known to curb cravings.

2. Accept Yourself

The only person who can change your life is you. To create that change, you have to like yourself. There will be times in your life where you will face rejection, and there will be people who will not like you or your choices. Don’t worry about what anyone thinks or whether you are doing the right thing. Accepting who you are and loving yourself helps you to move forward in your life.

3. Purge Your Bad Habits

Now is a great time to sit back and reflect on what you’re doing that’s holding you back from living a better, happier life. It may be something obvious, like smoking or drinking, or it may be something more subtle, like binge-watching Netflix every night instead of getting enough sleep. Commit to change and replace the pattern with something healthier.