Truth be told, the year 2020 isn’t exactly the year we all anticipated for. We didn’t expect anything related to a health crisis to go global to an extent to happen at all, much less think of it to last for until who knows when. A lot of things have changed and we were forced to adapt to a lot of things. From our daily routines to our old lifestyles, a lot has to be adjusted to go along with the current normal. 

With days to go before 2021, we all look forward to a year much better than this. Although the news says otherwise, we all just need to adapt, find ways, and try to make better choices to help us through this whole situation. While this past year was a hell of a mess, we all just want a fresh new start. So now, here’s for a hopeful beginning. Here are some tips on how you can improve your lifestyle in 2021

1. Make time for important people. 

This year has become such a wake-up call for everyone. Perhaps it’s probably one of the few positives but at the same time, it’s something that makes us feel regretful depending on what situation we have during this pandemic. This whole situation made us realize the value of our loved ones which is something we tend to neglect. 

With the need to stay indoors and so much time in our hands, we are left to spend it with our loved ones which have definitely strengthened the bonds that we have for them. It also made us feel fortunate that we get to live close with our families unlike those who have been separated from their families in this time of need and uncertainty. No matter what the situation is, this pandemic has proven how important family is, blood-related or not. 

2. Save up! 

With the lockdown happening due to the ongoing pandemic, it is not only the health of the people that was put at stake but also the livelihood and jobs of many people were jeopardized. A lot of businesses were forced to close down, companies were forced to cut down laborers resulting in terminations leaving many lives greatly affected. These only made it clear how important saving is. It’s an important lifestyle that everyone should take along with them especially next year. 

Learn to prioritize the important things and give value to every penny you earn because not everyone is fortunate enough to even save up. If you can save up even just a little, do it. A little goes a long way. Having the means to take care of your needs is important during these times. Even if the future is uncertain, learn how to be prepared and plan for future expenditures when you can. 

3. Focus on keeping yourself healthy and fit. 

Aside from applying the safety protocols in everything that you do and wherever you go to keep yourself safe from getting sick, focusing on keeping yourself fit and healthy is one lifestyle choice that you should never forget. This is the only other way that you can increase your chances of survival. As we know, we are not only battling for our physical health but are also dealing with emotional and mental stress. 

With so much time at hand, doing practices like yoga, meditation, home exercise, and following a healthy diet aren’t only a fad these days but a need for self-help. The best thing about these fitness regimes is that you can start practicing them even at home. Follow a skincare routine that works for your skin and get that “quarantine glow” people have been talking about. With the fitness gyms, skincare clinics being closed down now and then due to lockdown advisories, these home fitness, and beauty regimes are a perfect way of keeping yourself motivated and in good health and shape.

4. Pick up a new hobby. 

During the past several months of staying mostly at home, has something new intrigued you or piqued your interest? 

If you feel like you’re in a bit of a rut and don’t want to spend yet another day buried in your couch watching Netflix all day, perhaps it’s time to find a new hobby to try. It may be difficult to find something you could be passionate about, but no worries you’ve got time! Do you have a hobby in mind that you’ve always wanted to try but have no time to do it like dancing, sewing, or reading? Now is the time to try it. Try something you haven’t done before and challenge yourself to try things that you may want to enjoy for a long time. With all the stress of the world at the moment, finding a hobby that you can enjoy even at home seems like a sensible idea. 

2020 may not be the year we all wished to have but it made us rethink a lot of things. The coming year may still be full of uncertainty but at least we already have the idea about how we should live given this situation. There are a lot more things you have learned in this lockdown that you can for sure implement on your new lifestyle of 2021. With so much happening outside, we all need to focus on ourselves to make this situation bearable for us. So here’s to a new start.