Daily WellnessJan 16, 2026

Gentle Beginnings: Your Self-Care Checklist for Your New Year

Feeling the “new year, new me” pressure? Or, is your enthusiasm for your resolution already waning? This time of year, there's a lot of emphasis on transforming oneself, and while having goals and a plan for the year is wonderful, taking good care of yourself now can help you sustain your goals for the long run.

Let's count the ways we can show ourselves a little extra love and TLC this month. We've got tips to take care of yourself, even when you're short on time, money, or both.

✔️ Schedule Time for Yourself

Put “me time” in the calendar to remind yourself it matters. Find 15 minutes a day, an hour a week, one day a month - whatever works for you.

✔️ Move Your Body

Move your body

When and how you can, fit in time to exercise. Gentle movement like yoga, walking, and hiking has far-reaching benefits on the mind and body.

✔️ Just Breathe

Integrate simple exercises into your daily routine to unwind and reset. Try box breathing (inhale, hold in, exhale, and pause before the next inhale - each to the same count), or simply inhale and let out a big, loud sigh to release tension.

✔️ Spend Time in Nature

Fresh air, sunshine, and the beauty of nature are all powerfully impactful.

Spend time in nature

✔️ Take an “Everything Shower”

Turn your daily hygiene into something more decadent. Crank up the music, and the temperature, and take care of yourself from head to toe.