The new year is your chance to start a new chapter where your well-being takes center stage. Allow your journey to a happier, healthier you begin as the year starts to unfold and you cultivate different habits to nourish your body and elevate your spirit. It’s easy to overlook the small yet powerful choices that contribute to our overall well-being. Anyone, whether it’s walking for just 30 minutes a day or buying from eco-friendly brands that focus on sustainable and functional jewelry, can make small choices every day to foster enduring lifestyle changes. Start your new year right by getting into any of these three great habits to start a happy and healthy new year! Browse Our Functional Jewelry Selection 1. Purchase from Ethical and Sustainable Brands — According to the branding experts at Frontify, brand ethics refers to a company’s moral values and principles, which guide their actions to help build customer loyalty and trust while contributing positively to society. Choosing products from sustainable and ethical brands solidifies your commitment to the well-being of our planet and global communities. Ethical brands tend to prioritize fair labor practices and environmentally friendly processes. Investing your hard-earned money in products that align with your values helps bring us all one step closer to positive change by supporting businesses dedicated to social responsibility. Embrace the ripple effect of mindful choices to foster a healthier world for generations to come. 2. Walk for at Least 30 Minutes Every Day — The reality is that many of us don’t have the time or energy to work out for hours every day. Yet you don’t have to spend half your day in the gym to reap the benefits of consistent daily exercise. Instead, try incorporating a daily 30-minute walk into your routine as a transformative habit in the new year. In addition to physical fitness, walking nurtures mental clarity and promotes a healthier emotional well-being. It’s a simple yet powerful practice to boost mood-enhancing endorphins, reduce stress and stimulate creative thinking. Embrace this daily ritual as a commitment to self-care. Step into the new year with purpose and allow each stride to become a mindful journey toward a healthier, happier you — each day, day by day. If you live in a walkable area, instead of driving to the grocery store, walk to run your errands and bring a sustainable silicone tote bag with you. Discover Our Zephyr Silicone Tote Bag 3. Have a Mindful Morning Ritual — We all have things that we do every morning. For some of us, it’s scrolling through our phones and checking our notifications first thing in the morning. Others like to brush their teeth or listen to their favorite podcast. However you start your day, do it mindfully and create a thoughtful morning ritual as your cornerstone for a happy and healthy new year. Dedicating intentional moments to start your day helps set a positive tone for what follows. Incorporate healthy practices like eating a nourishing breakfast or practicing meditation for 10 minutes. Enjoy a serene moment, so your mindful daily acts lay the foundation for emotional resilience and mental clarity. Any of the habits on this list isn’t just another item on your checklist come January. They’re the building blocks for your lifestyle to help you resonate with your truest self. Embrace the journey of self-discovery by allowing yourself to take a moment each day to nourish your mind, body and soul. Go the extra step by taking at least 10,000 steps a day when you’re decked out in fashionable yet practical workout accessories. QALO’s array of functional and stylish workout gear will help get you in the mood for your next workout to achieve your health and wellness goals this year. Make this year your year, and may the journey be as extraordinary as the person you’re choosing to become!