Set yourself up for 2025
Has the year left you exercising under stress, pushing through demands, or barely moving at all?
Maybe you were so busy rushing around that your step count soared, without intention.
The change of season is a natural cue to pause, reassess, and realign.
Just think, would you like to end 2025 in the same state of mind and body as 2024?
Listen to what your body is calling for and match it with what it truly needs. This is your chance to step into the next season feeling stronger, more balanced, and in tune with yourself. In turn, creating a mini mind and body plan for the year ahead.
To help you set yourself up for 2025 success, I’ve shared three reset and reflect exercises to help you flesh out your plan for the new year.
Reset and reflect exercises
Reflecting on the year
Ask yourself:
How has my body felt throughout the year—energised, depleted, or somewhere in between?
What signals has my body given me that I may have ignored?
Have my habits supported my well-being, or have they added stress to my life?
Setting new habits for the year ahead
Thinking on the year that was:
What routines or activities have helped me feel my best this year?
What habits no longer serve me and could be replaced with more supportive ones?
What small, sustainable changes can I make now to build momentum for the new year?
Ensuring habits fit your life
Reflecting on your current habits:
How can I adjust my movement, nutrition, or recovery habits to align with my current schedule and responsibilities?
What barriers do I foresee, and how can I plan to overcome them?
How can I make these habits enjoyable and meaningful, so they naturally become part of my life?
By answering these questions, you'll gain clarity on what your body needs now and how to carry those insights into the new year for lasting well-being.
Top 5 summer movement choices for optimal health
Movement plays an important part in regulating our body and mind. Yet, when we’re on holidays, movement is usually the first thing to go.
Here are five summer movement choices that could go a long way.
1.Outdoor swimming
Swimming engages your entire body and is powerful on your lymphatic system with a gentle squeeze of water. The cool water provides a natural way to regulate body temperature while building cardiovascular endurance and muscle strength and enhancing good mental health chemicals.
Bonus: sun exposure can boost vitamin D levels. Please enjoy a float also!
2. Beach or trail running
Running on sand or uneven trails challenges stabilising muscles and improves balance. It’s an efficient workout that increases reactivity and enhances lower body strength and trunk control while giving you a dose of nature therapy, reducing stress hormones.
3. Tennis or cricket
Call a friend (or friends)—we're having a game! With both sports often on television, they activate our mirror neurons. Our brains practice the pathways of the actions we see, which is why you might feel like grabbing a tennis racket when watching the Australian Open. Follow that pull!
4. Sunrise yoga or pilates
Start your day with gentle stretching and strengthening under the morning sun. These practices enhance flexibility, balance, and mental clarity, and sets your internal clocks to benefit your sleep patterns - setting a positive tone for the rest of your day.
5. Cycling with friends or family
Hit the road or local trails on your bike. Cycling builds endurance, strengthens your legs, and provides a fun way to connect with others while exploring new paths or neighborhoods. Choosing a different pace than getting places by car, brilliant.
Pro Tip: Summer is the perfect time to prioritise outdoor movement. We are often called to it. Choose activities that align with your goals and allow you to enjoy the season while keeping your body healthy and your mind refreshed.