Need things to add to your 2023 new year’s resolutions?

The start of a new year is a perfect time to make healthier choices, quit bad habits, and boost your overall well-being.

People keep repeating their New Year’s resolutions yearly because most wellness and health resolutions are limiting and unsustainable, allowing most individuals to abandon their resolutions after a few weeks. 

Make resolutions that will enhance your health and become your lifestyle over time.

Here are attainable goals you can add to your 2023 New Year’s resolutions:

In the Philippines, there were about 16 million smokers as of 2015. The cigarette is the tobacco product of choice among Filipinos. Annually, 110,000 Filipinos die from diseases linked to tobacco use, with tobacco and tobacco smoke accounting for 18.6% of deaths and tobacco itself for 16.6%.

Did you know that thousands of chemicals are released into your body when you smoke? Damage to your lungs, as well as your heart and other body organs, are just some of the consequences of smoking.

When you quit smoking, however, the benefits are almost immediate. When a person quits smoking, their body begins to heal. 

Read More: what will happen when you quit smoking

The Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) of the Department of Science and Technology created a scientifically supported yet easy method to guide Filipino families in their meals to address malnutrition and nutrient deficiency. 

This nutrition tool, Pinggang Pinoy, aims to assist in meal-by-meal food preparation. It is a color-coded plate with portions of various food groups that should be on each plate. The meal plan, divided into multiple categories, offers Filipino families a simple-to-follow menu that can be customized for any meal. It also considers the three food types that comprise the average body's nutritional needs: Go, Glow, and Grow.

Sitting less and moving more is an easy way to become more active. You can work out if you have a few minutes because any level of physical activity positively affects your health. You'll gradually start to feel better as you increase your physical activity.

Good sleep strengthens your immune system and encourages mental well-being by giving your mind time to rest and recharge. You may improve your chances of getting the required rest by creating a peaceful sleeping environment, establishing a relaxing bedtime routine, and minimizing screen time before bed. (PIA-NCR)