This is the perfect weekend to take stock of things that you don’t need anymore. You might have some things hanging around the house that you can get rid of that will take a load off your mind, immediately helping your physical and mental well-being.

The new year is the perfect time to get rid of old documents – bank and credit card statements should be shredded, but also get rid of old takeout menus, junk mail, and expired coupons that you stuck in a drawer and forgot about.

Look through your cabinets – Tupperware you can’t find the lid for, or chipped drinking glasses should all go.

Open the fridge – it’s a new year, so any condiments that have 2024 (or older) can go right in the trash.

Look through your closets – clothes that are worn out, don’t fit, or was a gift you’ve never used can all be donated – if you’ve gone more than a year without wearing it, you probably don’t need it.

And finally look in the junk drawer – pens that don’t have ink, dead batteries, out of date phone chargers – you don’t need them.

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Earlier today, did you hit that afternoon slump at work? You’ve made it through lunch, but all of a sudden things start really dragging?

It happens to most of us right around 3pm – and usually lasts for about a half an hour.

There’s a number of causes – everything from the caffeine wore off from your morning coffee, you’re bored, you need an afternoon snack, or you’re just still tired from a general lack of sleep.

Sitting at your desk for a while and not taking breaks also contributes to it – and that’s usually the first thing we do to break the slump. Or, if you work from home, you might be able to take a nap to get recharged.

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We made it to 2025! Have you made – and already broken – your New Year’s resolutions?

That’s okay – you get a one day pass! But starting now, there are four easy daily resolutions you can make that will get your health immediately back on track.

First – floss your teeth every day. Hopefully you brush twice a day, but flossing is just as important. Only 1/3 of us do it daily, and without it, you miss out on nearly 40% of the food that gets trapped between your teeth.

Make sure you also stand and move every hour. Many of us have sedentary jobs, sitting at desks, and a lack of movement can lead to higher risks of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and early mortality. A helpful tip – set an alarm to go off every hour to take a quick break.

Express gratitude. Find things to be grateful for every day, whether you keep it in a personal journal, or you personally thank someone in your life – gratitude is an instant mood booster.

Finally, if you’ve got a pet, spend more time cuddling with them. It immediately reduces your stress and anxiety, and they’ll appreciate it too!

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