Let’s be honest, not all new year’s resolutions stick around – but it’s good to have a few you can get behind.
Simple routines allow you to start small and feel a sense of accomplishment that you’ve made some positive changes. Here are a few you can start this week without feeling too overwhelmed!
Set Clear Schedules
Ultimately, it all begins with setting realistic goals that you can work up to. Instead of trying to be perfect, aim for consistency. Going to bed 30 minutes earlier on weeknights, cracking open a new book for 10 minutes a day, prioritizing your gut health by making one healthy meal each week – all of these can help you build better habits and feel better about your progress.
When trying to build new habits, it’s best to start small instead of overwhelming yourself with big changes upfront. If “eating more vegetables” is on your list, that doesn’t mean getting rid of junk food and sweets altogether. Instead, maybe add one leafy green to your dinners each week, and before you know it – eating vegetables will be a piece of cake (figuratively speaking of course, try to avoid the cake). It takes time to build new habits, so do your best to be patient and gracious to yourself… especially if those habits tend to slip every once in a while.
Declutter Your Space
Clean space, clear mind.
Being able to have a space that’s clean and organized can be equal parts empowering and productive. But instead of attempting to clean your entire house in one day, try cleaning certain areas at a time. For instance, tackle the kitchen this week and your bedroom the next – you’ll be surprised at how a few changes can make your space feel calmer and your brain less scattered.
Pro tip: It’s generally good practice to clean your space before you go on vacation, so it’s nice and neat when you get back. This allows you to slide back into the work week or whatever you have on the agenda after your trip.
Stay Active
Consistent exercise allows for better heart health, promotes better sleep, and can even reduce your stress levels.
With all of these benefits in mind, it’s good to find an outlet that makes you excited to get up and move. Whether that means the gym, a morning run, or even a short walk with the dogs, any method to stay active is a good step forward. No matter what the activity happens to be, get out there and get after it!
Building the Right Mindset
When you’re on the path to success, it’s so easy to race from one goal to the next. Sometimes in this process of growth and self-improvement, we can find ourselves in a constant cycle of “what comes next” without appreciating how far we’ve come in the first place. But don’t be afraid to take a step back and smell the roses. In other words, it helps to acknowledge the steps you’ve already taken and how proud your past self would be to see your amazing progress so far.
A positive mindset will allow you to move forward with confidence. So give yourself the same type of patience and compassion that you would to a good friend or family member.
Make 2026 Your Year!
A new year is a fresh chance to bring out your best self, both for you and the people around you. And because so much life happens at home, little upgrades to your space can support all those new routines you’re building. If certain rooms never feel quite warm, quiet, or cozy enough, your windows and doors might be part of the problem. Modern, energy-efficient upgrades help stabilize temperatures, reduce noise pollution, and lower energy bills so you can focus on the habits that matter, not the nasty chills in the air.
Here at Renewal by Andersen, we’re all about improvements that last. Our custom windows and doors are designed for comfort, performance, and longevity – all factors that will bring value to your home for years to come! So, whether your resolution is to read more, rest better, or clean up your space, a more comfortable home makes every routine easier to keep.
Ready to turn small habits into big wins? Click the button below.