Like animals emerging from hibernation, people are stepping back into the world and taking in the air for the first time in what feels like ages. Last year may have felt like the most extended year in history, but the monotony means that it’s a perfect chance for a fresh start and some lifestyle changes. Whether you’re looking to embrace more healthy habits, insert more excitement into your daily actions, or explore new interests, there are many ways to change up your lifestyle, such as:

1. Change Your Style

Getting a new wardrobe is one of the most tried-and-true ways to signal that it’s a new year and a new you. It can be fun to experiment with new fashions, and many people change their style regularly (even with each season) to ensure they have a fresh flavor as the weather changes and the surroundings shift. Experimenting with your style can be as simple as a shopping trip, but it’s also an opportunity to make some more significant changes. 

If you’ve always stayed safe with your wardrobe, why not insert a slight edge into your ensembles? It’s not a significant commitment, and you can always go back to a tried and true outfit. If budget is a concern, trading clothes with friends can be a fun and low-cost way to experiment with new styles.

2. Prioritize Health

It can be easy to put off making healthy changes, but there’s one good reason to prioritize them—good health makes everything else easier. For example, when you eat healthier and exercise more, you’ll have more energy. Integrating healthier routines is an excellent first step before you consider making other lifestyle changes, and it’s easy to get started. 

One thing that often gets overlooked is making sure you have the right vitamins and minerals in your diet. These nutrients have critical health benefits, especially vitamin D. If you don’t enjoy including traditional vitamin pills in your daily routine, regularly taking a vitamin D gummy can have the same health benefits with a delicious taste. 

3. Travel More

Many people spent the last year at home, often working from home, so it’s not a surprise if you’re sick of seeing those same walls every day. Working a trip into your plans for the next year might be precisely the thing you need to shake up your routine. Where have you always wanted to visit? There’s no time like the present.  

Would it surprise you to learn there are actual proven health benefits to traveling? Whether you’re traveling to a faraway country for the first time or revisiting a beloved vacation spot from your childhood, don’t be surprised if you come back from your trip with a new sense of energy and purpose. 

4. Create a Schedule

It can be much easier to stick to your new lifestyle changes if you have a plan. For example, if you’re trying to find time each day to incorporate routines like exercise, they can easily get lost in the shuffle. Setting a regular schedule gives you structure, lets you keep track of where you are, and makes it easier to get to where you want to be. 

The kind of schedule that is best for you will vary. Some people work best with limited scheduling each day, while others want their day as planned out as possible. You may find it helpful to download apps that can give you regular prompts to help you keep on schedule. 

5. Declutter

Without visitors coming in and out of the house over this last year, you may have let clutter get out of control. However, too much clutter can be a stressful distraction, especially when one item you need is missing in action and you have no clue where to start looking. It might be time for a little spring cleaning.

Decluttering your house starts with figuring out what you do and don’t need. You’ll be amazed at just how much time you save when you’re not sorting through vast piles of rarely-used items, and refining what you own will make more room for items you value. Another major perk of decluttering is it can be an inspiration to redecorate and give your house a whole new look. 

Make the Most of a Fresh Start

The world is changing quickly and now is a perfect opportunity to figure out how you want to change with it. So take this opportunity to start living the life you want to live. These are only a few of the ways you can take advantage of this new beginning.