Starting fresh doesn’t come easy, and it certainly doesn’t come without a little work and patience.

In order to get back in step with yourself and the life you want to live (and deserve to have!) you must apply certain habits to your everyday routine. Here are some healthy habits for beginning again.

To start, get more sleep. If you’re going to have a revival this year, you’re going to need some extra energy. Try staying off of technology right before bed, and going to sleep earlier every night to better rejuvenate yourself and make sure you’re mentally (and physically) prepared for the day ahead. Deleting some social media helps a lot but not many people want to release those.

Drink more water. Staying hydrated is so important, and can better help you through the day. Water helps your skin flourish and become clear. It hydrates you better than anything else.

Listening to new music and finding some self-love songs, or an artist that makes you feel powerful are great. Chances are, the new tunes will fuel your self esteem and boost your confidence!

Meditating is a great thing to do to relax your mind and body. Get in tune with your mind and soul; there are apps you can find that will guide you to finding your inner peace, or you can search up articles online. Calming yourself can lead to good changes in the future.

Change your wardrobe or hair. A change in your appearance can inspire you to bring about other changes in your life, and it can give you a new vibe to move with – a better purpose in every step you take.

Exercise is proven to make people happier and feel more relaxed, and you’re bound to feel more productive in general. It may seem difficult and stressful but at the end, it all works out.

Start a diary or journal. Writing down your thoughts will get negativity out of your head, and bring your feelings out so you can better focus on other things that deserve your attention and effort more!