Skip modern diet trends that leave you hungry and embrace the simpler traditional foods that have nourished people for generations.

for Subscribers Only January 10, 2025 When Less Is More: One Small Change to Transform Your Health from Sina McCullough Nutritionist & Herbalist  by Sina McCullough Nutritionist & Herbalist Welcome to 2025!   The promise of a fresh start that comes with a new year is undeniably appealing, but turning that promise into reality is another story.    Eighty-eight percent of New Year's resolutions don't survive January, according to Baylor College of Medicine. By the second Friday of the month—dubbed "Quitters Day"—most have already called it quits.   For years, I've made ambitious New Year's resolutions. I'd dream up lofty goals, determined that this year would be different. But, like so many others, I often fell short. By February, my motivation would fizzle, leaving me feeling deflated—like I had failed. After decades of repeating this cycle, I realized I was continually setting myself up for failure. In an attempt to set myself up for success, I decided to simplify by choosing one small change each year.   One of my first small challenges was to call my Grandma every week. I thought a five-minute call would be manageable given my busy schedule—just enough time to let her know I was thinking about her. But something magical happened: Those five-minute calls turned into hour-long chats that felt like I was catching up with my best friend.   Our conversations became a cherished pause in my hectic schedule—a chance to slow down and be fully present. Now that she has passed, I deeply miss our conversations, but I am grateful for the memories we created and the love we shared—proof that one small change can fill a lifetime with meaning.    So this year, why not focus on one small change?   Here are a few ideas to get you started: Call a Friend Skip the text, email, or social media messages and pick up the phone instead. Hearing someone's voice adds a warmth and connection that no screen can replicate. Move With Joy Forget the punishing workouts you dread. Find movement that lights you up—whether it's dancing in your kitchen, walking in nature, or playing tag with your kids or grandkids. Pause for Presence Stress is the silent saboteur of health. Take five minutes a day to practice mindfulness. Deep breathing, keeping a gratitude journal, or simply sitting quietly can work wonders to reset your nervous system. Cheers to a year filled with health, happiness, and small changes!   For past wellness newsletters, click here. ADVERTISEMENT Related Stories New Year, Old Advice: 6 Time-Tested Principles for Healthier Eating Skip modern diet trends that leave you hungry and embrace the simpler traditional foods that have nourished people for generations. READ ON Low Stress New Year's Resolutions to Improve Your Year Few people can stick with their New Year's resolutions. This year, take the pressure off and learn how to improve your life by simply doing less. READ ON Setting Family Goals for a New Year A new year is an inspiring time. It's like a fresh piece of paper—a blank slate. It's an opportune time for families to discuss their hopes and dreams for the year ahead and define some aims they'd like to strive for together. READ ON Thanks for reading. Stay tuned for our next edition coming your way next week. Want to wake up with us every morning?  Subscribe to Rise & Shine. Thank you for being a subscriber! If you love this newsletter, please share it with your friends, and let them know they can sign up and browse all of our newsletters here. Your Feedback We'd love to hear from you. If you have any suggestions for us to improve or a wellness story that you'd like us to cover, you can email me at wellness@epochtimes.nyc We may feature an excerpt of your response in the next newsletter. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to The Epoch Times. The information in this newsletter is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of many experts and journalists. The Epoch Times encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. Copyright © 2024 The Epoch Times. All rights reserved.   The Epoch Times, 229 W 28th St, Fl.5,  New York, NY 10001 Copyright © 2024 The Epoch Times. All rights reserved.  229 W 28th St, Fl.5, New York, NY 10001 Terms & Conditions | Customer Service | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe