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How to Jumpstart Your New Year’s Resolutions Written by Anastasia Jones-Downing

Get into gear by jumpstarting your New Year’s resolutions in 2018 with these tips The year 2019 is fast approaching, carrying with it the hope of a fresh start and a blank page. Oftentimes, the anticipation of a new year leads us to reflect on the past and resolve to focus more time and energy on building habits that will guide us to a brighter future. New Year’s resolutions are a great way to reset and establish new rhythms that will lead to a fuller, happier life. However, according to the U.S. News, 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. This holiday season, don’t stall on your resolutions before you even have a chance to start!

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Finish 2018 strong by partnering healthy eating habits with a consistent workout schedule. Jumpstart your 2019 health and wellness routine by visiting local studios and gyms such as The Balance Culture, Just Move, Yoga Pointe, and Haka Fitness. Lakeland is home to a variety of workout classes and fitness equipment, so you can choose a local membership that works best for you. Why not capitalize on the last few weeks of the year to experiment with subtle lifestyle changes in diet and exercise? Find out what classes are fun for you and then slowly begin to integrate the health and wellness habits into your holiday schedule. A lot of these local businesses even offer special deals at the start of the new year to make it even easier for you.

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