Mind, Body, Balance: My 2025 Wellness Intentions

After completing a Tammy Fit app challenge focused on strength training, I’m feeling stronger, more toned, and leaner than ever. Strength training offers incredible benefits, including improved muscle tone, increased metabolism, stronger bones, and better overall health. That’s why I’m making it a key part of my 2025 wellness plan. 

To stay consistent and continue seeing results, I’m planning to add more strength-focused workouts to my weekly routine and even hire a personal trainer for one session per week to keep me on track and push my limits.

It’s natural to feel hurt by remarks from co-workers, family, or friends, but in 2025, I’m choosing to let those moments slide. Often, these comments are harmless projections or rooted in someone else’s unhappiness. Instead of letting them bother me, I’m making a conscious effort to not internalize negativity. 

If someone wants to call me "not fun" for avoiding alcohol or take a petty dig at me, that’s on them—not me. Letting go of these small grievances saves energy, reduces stress, and fosters emotional resilience. Studies show that letting go of grudges can improve mental health, reduce anxiety, and even lower blood pressure. So, when faced with negativity, I’ll take a deep breath, exhale, and remind myself to stay kind, confident, and unfazed. Life’s too short to sweat the small stuff, and their comments aren’t a reflection of me—they’re a reflection of their own struggles. Let it go and move forward with grace.

Recently, I stopped looking at my phone in the mornings, and it has had an incredible impact on my mental health. Instead of doom-scrolling as soon as I wake up, I now use that time to pray and walk to the beach to watch the sunrise—a far more peaceful and fulfilling way to start the day. In 2025, I’m committed to reducing my screen time even further, despite the challenges of my work. 

To stay on this path of digital detoxing, I plan to schedule more of my social media content in advance, freeing up time and energy for more meaningful activities. Studies show that avoiding screens in the morning and before bed can improve sleep quality, reduce stress, and boost productivity throughout the day. It’s also a great way to feel more present and grounded. By stepping away from the screen, I’m creating space for mindfulness, creativity, and genuine connections.

Since 2020, I’ve been gradually reducing my alcohol intake, often going months without drinking. In 2025, I’m committing to living completely alcohol-free. The few times I drank this past year didn’t bring any joy—in fact, all I got was a mild stomachache. So, goodbye, alcohol—I won’t miss you. I’m not alone in this journey; an increasing number of people are choosing to live sober, with the "sober curious" movement gaining popularity worldwide. This shift reflects growing awareness of alcohol’s impact on both physical and mental health. Even casual drinking can disrupt sleep, weaken your immune system, and increase your risk of long-term issues like liver damage, heart disease, and anxiety.

On the flip side, living alcohol-free has proven benefits, such as better energy levels, improved mental clarity, healthier skin, and greater emotional stability. For me, cutting out alcohol is about living intentionally and taking better care of my body and mind—because I deserve to feel my best every single day.

Drinking can still be fun when you are sober! I highly enjoy making an Erewhon dupe smoothie at home these days! My treat when I am out is trying new places for a delicious iced latte or matcha drink!