We always are harder on ourselves than we need to be, especially when it comes to New Year’s Resolutions. Most of us self-sabotage by being too tough on ourselves. Instead, be nicer to yourself in 2024 with attainable resolutions that will STICK!

1. Workout to feel good, not to lose weight: Find a form of exercise that fits your personality and lifestyle and stick with it. For instance, if you love to walk, build in 30 minutes each day to walking two miles before or after work. If you need to miss walking a couple of days a week due to work or family commitments, pat yourself on the back for the days you accomplished your goal and double up the next day!

2. Unplug electronic devices one hour before bedtime: Research shows that this practice will help you sleep better and restore your memory and concentration. Grab a book instead and make it your goal to read at least one chapter a night. Make it a habit to charge your phone in a nearby room!

3. Declutter: Clutter can cause your stress to rise. Recent studies show that people who had a lot of clutter have higher cortisol levels in their brain (the primary stress hormone) —and their depressed mood increased over the course of the day. Those who had less clutter were less depressed and happier throughput their day in this study.

4. Practice self-care 30 to 60 minutes a day: This includes exercising, reading, talking to a friend, or taking a soothing shower or bath. In order to do this, you’ll need to sometimes say “no” to others and focus more on your own needs and well-being.