Health resolutions we should all be making in 2025

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. Create a ‘sleep sanctuary’ by arranging a cosy space filled with soft pillows, dim lighting and calming scents like lavender.” Commit to exercise you actually like doing open image in gallery Find workouts you genuinely love “The common mistake we see is that people tend to have short bursts of enthusiasm and action, then it gently fizzles out after a few weeks,” says PT Gary Lockwood, CEO of 24/7 Fitness. Find the things you like to do and stick to them!” Reimagine dry January “Reframe your thoughts about what you’re gaining, rather than what you’re losing – instead of telling yourself you’re ‘giving up’ alcohol for January, try telling yourself you’re giving yourself 31 hangover-free mornings and an opportunity to enjoy experimenting with a new alcohol-free cocktail each weekend,” says Priory consultant psychiatrist Dr David McLaughlan, co-founder of curb.health. This number sounds daunting at first, but remember this includes all fruits, grains, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and herbs.” Listen to your ears “Make the ‘Ear Reset Habit’ part of your routine. You might be surprised by how little you miss it and what that time back opens up for you.” Learn when to say no open image in gallery Time is precious so use it in ways you cherish “It can feel like we’re constantly measured by how productive we are, which means life can often feel overwhelming,” says Dr Alexandria Phillips, clinical psychologist at The Soke.