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One such obvious way to improve your chances of resolution follow-through is investing in the proper gear \u2014 the necessary planners and devices and running shoes to best set you up for the unlikely outcome of success. That\u2019s where I come in. Using 10 classic New Year\u2019s resolutions as a jumping-off point, I\u2019ve identified the gear that\u2019ll make sticking to your goals \u2014 be it a journaling practice or a 5K PR \u2014 that much easier. Find them below. Oh, and good luck.<\/p>\n
If You Resolved to Start a Journaling Habit, Try\u2026<\/p>\n
Journaling \u2014 as both a reflective exercise<\/a> and as a productivity hack \u2014 has long been associated with a bevy of positive outcomes, ranging from stress reduction to tangible cognitive benefiets<\/a> like improved memory. Getting into the habit, however, can prove difficult, especially for those who haven\u2019t picked up a pen and paper since their college days.<\/p>\n Rather than try and word-vomit the next great American novel, prompt-guided journals serve as an easy, time-effective way to reap the benefits of writing without making your head explode. If you\u2019re really intent on freestyling, a writing tablet can be a surprisingly effective way to integrate and catalogue your journaling journey.<\/p>\n If You Resolved to Get Organized, Try\u2026<\/p>\n On the flip side of the notebook coin, analog planners are associated with some of the same constructive effects as journaling (namely, if you write something down, you\u2019re more likely to remember it) and a simple way to keep your thoughts, tasks and social calendar in one place. Brands like Hobonichi and Smythson offer planners in a variety of formats and sizes \u2014 pick the one that you\u2019re most likely to remember to actually use.<\/p>\n If You Resolved to Try Running (Again), Try\u2026<\/p>\n Whether you want to shed a few pounds<\/a>, rediscover your love for movement or simply find the love of your life<\/a>, running has long been a popular New Year\u2019s promise. But, as anyone who has actually tried to get into the sport can attest to, resolving to run is more difficult that it appears, especially if you don\u2019t really know where to start. (Luckily for you, InsideHook has a guide for that<\/a>.)<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t In an era of performance goos and carbon-plated super shoes, (pricey) gear can feel all but mandatory for getting started. Trust me when I say that it\u2019s not. A solid pair of daily trainers \u2014 one of my favorites, the breakout Adidas Evo SL, pairs a snappy cushion with a palatable price tag \u2014 and a little injury prevention know-how<\/a> is all you really need to get out there and log some miles. <\/p>\n If You Resolved to Properly Hydrate, Try\u2026<\/p>\n Drink more water. How hard can it be? Harder than you\u2019d think. Recommended water consumption for an average adult man has been calculated as high as 104 oz \u2014 over six average-sized plastic water bottles \u2014 and that\u2019s before introducing environmental factors or strenuous exercise. (This is where electrolytes<\/a> also come into play.)<\/p>\n You know what they say: fight fire with fire. Er, water with a big-ass water bottle. Many brands now offer easy-clean, stainless steel, BPA-free bottles in downright massive sizes, meaning you only need one or two refills to meet your daily quota. <\/p>\n If You Resolved to Pick Up Your Phone Less, Try\u2026<\/p>\n The numbers around screen time are staggering. The average American now spends six-plus hours a day<\/a> looking at some sort of screen; what\u2019s worse, they don\u2019t even seem to want to. According to a recent survey<\/a>, 46% of Gen Zers are taking measures to limit their phone usage with varying levels of success; average usage hasn\u2019t shown much signs of slowing down, even as more and more people yearn for a more analog experience<\/a>.<\/p>\n There are plenty of apps and native programs that help limit screen time, but a physical tool, like the charmingly functional Brick blocker or the ingenious method of stashing your phone in a literal lockbox, can work wonders for getting your phone out of your hand and your mind off of the endless scroll.<\/p>\n If You Resolved to Cook at Home, Try\u2026<\/p>\n Cooking at home isn\u2019t just a way to save a few bucks; from better understanding what is actually going into your body to entering flow state<\/a>, cheffing it up can offer a host of ways to improve food hygiene and overall health.<\/p>\n There are recipe resources aplenty out there, but all seasoned home chefs<\/a> will agree that one of the biggest upgrades amateurs can make in the kitchen is investing a set of quality (read: sharp) knives and some appropriate (read: not non-stick) cookware.<\/p>\n If You Resolved to Hit the Gym, Try\u2026<\/p>\n The age-old resolution: get absolutely shredded this year. My first word of advice? Start smaller. And more realistic<\/a>. My second? If you are genuinely committed to a (sustainable) gym routine, you\u2019ll need a well-fitting, sweat-wicking kit that makes you feel comfortable and confident. After all, \u201clook good, feel good\u201d is a real thing\u2026science said so<\/a>.<\/p>\n If You Resolved to Up Your Book Count, Try\u2026<\/p>\n No one is arguing that reading more is bad for you, and, with more great works<\/a> out there than even, trying to finish a few more books this year seems like a fairly straightforward task. However, finding the time (not to mention the pocket space to lug around your perforative male paperback<\/a> of choice) seems to account for a large part of why less than 50% of adults read a full book for pleasure last year.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Rather than set a lofty book count goal, carving out a specific time to read each day \u2014 with coffee, before bed, on the train \u2014 is an easy way to read more books than ever this year. With access to an expansive digital library and a fraction of the heft of a traditional hardcover, a lightweight e-reader makes the task more accessible and comfortable than ever before.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\tAmazon Kindle Paperwhite (New Model, 16GB)<\/a><\/p>\n If You Resolved to Prioritize Your Sleep, Try\u2026<\/p>\n Sleep is one of the key factors in living a longer, stronger, healthier life, but recent data suggests upwards of 40% of adults aren\u2019t getting the adequate amount of rest they need. Falling asleep is just as much of a struggle for the average American, with one in three people reporting symptoms of insomnia.<\/p>\n Among the many practical solves<\/a> to help correct your sleep cycle, making sure that your bedding and, yes, pillows<\/a>, are cool enough can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Sleep trackers can also serve a useful purpose, less for a green sleep score that you can brag about than for identifying unhealthy patterns or latent problems.<\/p>\n If You Resolved to Be More Mindful, Try\u2026<\/p>\n As far as wellness industry buzz words goes, \u201cmindfulness\u201d is up there with the most popular\u2026and the most abstract. It\u2019s universally agreed that paying attention to one\u2019s thoughts and grounding one\u2019s self in the present is a worthy pursuit; it\u2019s much less clear how to go about doing that effectively.<\/p>\n As wellness editor Tanner Garrity points out<\/a>, achieving mindfulness doesn\u2019t have to be involve a serene, nature-filling setting or monkish behavior. Incorporating simple tools that allow you to create a calm space \u2014 this can be as simple as your favorite candle, or as high-tech as a vibrating smart mask \u2014 can be a game-changer for your practice.<\/p>\n \t\t\tMeet your guide<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tPaolo Sandoval<\/p>\n Paolo Sandoval is Style Editor at InsideHook, having previously contributed to Valet Mag. An expert when it comes to vintage denim, soccer kits and tailoring, Paolo reports on style, grooming, wellness, menswear trends, celebrity, media and other pursuits tangential to looking and feeling like a million bucks, and is the voice behind the InsideHook fashion newsletter, The Stitch. You can reach him at psandoval@insidehook.com.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\tMore from Paolo Sandoval \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tMore Like This<\/p>\n
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