Ever actually kept your new year resolutions?

Tips to hack bad habits for good

Is it really ever possible to hack your habits?  2022 is here, almost. You are planning New Year's resolutions. But how do you plan to stay on track? Our bodies and minds evolved to maximise calorie intake and minimise unnecessary effort. It’s no wonder most of us find motivation to be a major stumbling block in our efforts to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Motivation levels vary widely from person to person, but don’t worry – if you’re naturally inclined not to bother there are ways to make it easier: Brain imaging studies suggest that it takes more motivation to exercise than to do a more sedentary task. Plan an active day - commit to activities that will mean you are on the move. Complete proteins like meat, fish, eggs and soya contain all the essential amino acids necessary to create core neurotransmitters such as noradrenaline, which can help keep us motivated. Unmotivated people are often vitamin B deficient. Include lots of vitamin B rich foods in your diet to boost your glucose levels and motivation naturally. Explore more ways to hack your habits with the New Scientist experts. Boost your motivation and become a healthier version of you in 2022 on our CPD accredited, Science of health and happiness course.  FIND OUT MORE What will you learn? Why the brain is wired to make habits hard to break Techniques that can help you break bad habits Achievable steps to improve your diet Ways in which exercise can improve your health Activities to help you remain healthy Techniques informed by psychological research that you can use to improve your level of happiness How eating well, exercising properly and taking care of your wellbeing can help you live a happier, longer life ENROL NOW Facebook Twitter Instagram   This email has been sent to submitpostforlive@gmail.com UNSUBSCRIBE from New Scientist Academy emails    MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT to select which emails you receive PRIVACY POLICY   CONTACT US New Scientist Ltd Registered Office: New Scientist, Northcliffe House, 2 Derry Street, Kensington, London, W8 5TT Australian mailing address: New Scientist, Office 13, Level 10, 418A Elizabeth Street Surry Hills 2010 Registered in Australia under ABN 22 621 413 170   Disclaimer This message is intended only for the use of the person(s) ("Intended Recipient") to whom it is addressed. It may contain information, which is privileged and confidential. Accordingly any dissemination, distribution, copying or other use of this message or any of its content by any person other than the Intended Recipient may constitute a breach of civil or criminal law and is strictly prohibited. If you are not the Intended Recipient, please contact the sender as soon as possible. We and our third party service providers may use cookies and other web technologies in conjunction with this email. These technologies are used to understand activity with this email and on certain portions of our website. This enables us to improve our site, your experience on our site, and the offerings that we may provide to you. If you do not want these technologies placed on your device, please opt-out of receiving emails from us.