7 ways to tackle 2025 in a mindful manner

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Find solitude open image in gallery Admire the beauty of the outdoors “While spending quality time alone may not sound ground-breaking, solitude really is the essence of holistic health,” says Sarah JonesSt John, energy healer and founder of London wellness members club, Grey Wolfe. Try meditation “Regular meditation can be transformative for reducing stress and increasing self-awareness,” says Nicci Roscoe, holistic health and wellbeing practitioner and author of Micro Meditation: Moments Of Calm For A Happier, Healthier Life. “Don’t feel under pressure to record big things, aim for five small things, something like – ‘I’m grateful for the cup of tea I enjoyed this morning’ is absolutely fine, so long as it’s true,” says Penny Weston, a fitness, wellness and nutrition expert. Cold water exposure open image in gallery “Finish your daily shower with cold water,” recommends Annie Davies, clinical nutritionist at Body Fabulous Health Clinic.