“From 2023, I will train more, smoke less and spend more time with my family.” You know it too: Every year you make big plans for next year that you can’t keep. This will all be different. Because we’re going to show you 8 New Year’s resolutions you can definitely keep.
From 2023 I will walk at least 5000 steps every day
We will start with a fundamental question, namely: how many steps should you take in a day? An old rule of thumb is: 10,000 steps a day is fine. An average person in Germany is anything but. On average, people in this country walk 5,200 steps. What is worth noting about this statistic is that the average German is 44.7 years old (data from 2021). And now you come into play: because it doesn’t matter if you work in the office, sit at the university from morning to night or take the car for every short distance, you must be able to walk at least 5000 steps a day, right?! After all, you’d cover nearly as much as an average German and have half the battle for the desirable 10,000 paces.
Tip: To increase your motivation to take more steps a day, we recommend downloading a pedometer app on your smartphone. This way you can always check if you are on target with your steps.
From 2023 I will drink at least 5 glasses of water a day
Even half the rent is a good keyword. If you drink 5 glasses of water a day, you already have about 1.25 liters of fluid in your body. sports scientist dr. Julian Bergmann recommends consuming 30 to 40 milliliters of water per kilo of body weight. So, if you weigh around 70 kilograms, you should drink around 2.5 liters of fluid per day. With 5 glasses of water (1.25 litres) you are good to go. If you drink a cup of coffee in the morning (250 milliliters), a beer after work (330 milliliters) in the afternoon and a glass of juice (250 milliliters) in the evening, you will quickly find yourself with more than 2 liters of liquid per day and are absolutely on target.
From 2023 I will stop drinking alcohol (during the week)
Quit alcohol completely? Impossible, some say. Doable, others say. We don’t think you need to stop drinking, of course, and suggest a compromise: How about trying not to drink alcohol during the week? On the weekend you can have fun and enjoy an alcoholic cocktail or two, but does it have to be during the week? No, let’s say, because on the one hand you protect your body and on the other you can’t wait to drink on the weekend… and waiting is known to be the greatest joy.
There are now really tasty alternatives to alcohol. In addition to the increasingly tasty non-alcoholic beers, there is of course an infinity of soft drinks. Below we have you the article “These bars in Nuremberg serve delicious soft drinks” connected.
From 2023 I will invest more time in social networks
Warning, truism: social networks can also be social. It just depends on which one you use, and above all how. Scrolling through Tiktok for hours releases happiness hormones (according to tagesspiegel.de), but it’s not necessarily good for your social life. It makes more sense to maintain friendships through WhatsApp. This is not only fun but also allows you to form a circle of loyal and fulfilling friends. So instead of constantly messing around with algorithms, you’ll want to use social networking sensibly to maintain your social life. Social networks provide opportunities, you just have to use them.
From 2023 I will watch more YouTube
The same goes for Youtube as well. Like social networks, this medium should be treated with caution. On the one hand, YouTube can be a real waste of time that gets you nowhere. On the other hand, the platform can improve your overall education tremendously. It just depends on what videos you consume. We recommend formats from the “funk” network and documentation from public broadcasters. The latter may seem a bit boring, but it allows you to think outside the box and broaden your horizons.
Also, keep in mind that Youtube has an advantage that other social networks don’t have: the chance of getting caught in a filter bubble is much less than TikTok and Instagram, since you have to reveal yourself and videos less even without a user there. ‘account can watch. If you haven’t tasted it yet, give it a try.
From 2023 I will listen to more podcasts
Do you often have ear plugs on your way to work, college or school? Then listen to something useful. Instead of pumping your brain with music, you’ll want to listen to podcasts. On the one hand, well-crafted podcasts take you to witty worlds. On the other hand, it’s a great alternative to listening to the music playlist up and down every subway ride. If you haven’t dived into the world of podcasts yet, plan to download any podcatcher and go on a discovery tour for 2023. We’re sure there will be something interesting for you, too.
From 2023 I will sunbathe more
First of all, we must clarify that we do not want to incite frequent visits to the solarium with this point. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), UV rays from solariums are just as carcinogenic as tobacco. Instead of cramming yourself into a coffin-like construction, we recommend sunbathing outdoors – with sufficient sun protection of course. You don’t have to go directly to the North Sea or the Mediterranean. A nice walk in a Nuremberg park or sunbathing in the outdoor pool will also do. Every ray of sunshine that hits your skin releases serotonin. Serotonin is a happiness hormone that improves your mood. So, if you want to be in a good mood, plan to get as much sun as possible for next year.
From 2023 I will eat more protein
Finally, we suggest how to improve your diet. One of the most popular resolutions is “I want to lose weight next year.” After just a few days or weeks, many people give up on it, discouraged, because they simply can’t do without sugar and fat. But why does he always give up? Go in the opposite direction. We recommend that you fill up on protein. So there isn’t much room for sugar and fat in the stomach. After a juicy rump steak or a vegan lentil bolognese, you have less capacity for sweets in your stomach than if you try to face the day with little food. Our tip: consume plenty of healthy protein, because protein is more filling and lasts longer than the same amount of carbohydrates or fat. The German Society for Nutrition recommends consuming 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. With one medium-sized egg (about 7 grams of protein) you’re good to go.
