Read a Book.

In a world where electronic devices and social media have almost completely swept away the reading culture, it is almost impossible to complete a single chapter of a book. This year, try.

Check out the book libraries for interesting Best Sellers, join a book club, borrow one, swap and set a timeline. Silas Nyanchwani, La Patrona Brian Mbanacho, Eunniah Mbabazi and others, have authored great books. Read more, scroll less.

One act of kindness a day.

Pay it forward. Do something nice for someone, each day. Even a compliment is enough to make one's day and could improve our overall well-being. Hold the door for a stranger, buy fries for a street kid, let an older person in line ahead of you, and pay fare for a student. Be kind. Goes a long long way.

Fall in Love.

Love is a beautiful thing, no? We all crave love, at some point in life. Nothing beats those sweet little nothings and a shoulder to lean on after a hectic day in boardrooms, matatu madness and the current hard economy. Allow yourself to be loved, and love in return - you never know how 2023 is gonna end!

We have that stuff we haven't used in months, including clothes. Remove those ones from your closet. Don't hold onto things you don't need for the wrong reasons. Donate the shoes, dresses and shirts you don't wear. Someone out there needs just that.

Wear sunscreen.

Hello, babes. Welcome to 2023. Do your skin a favour and get yourself good sunscreen. The sun is not always friendly and can cause some damage to your skin. Make SPF your friend. Don't leave the house without wearing sunscreen.

Book a doctor's appointment.

Last year I skipped my gynae's Pap smear appointment and I've just apologised to myself. Don't be like me. How often do you see your dentist? Dermatologist? When did you last do an overall wellness check-up? Book your appointments and ensure you honour them. Health they say, is wealth.

Early to bed and early to rise.

Turn off your phone early and have enough sleep for the night. We've read and been told about eight hours of uninterrupted sleep for a healthy adult. Sleep enough and be an early bird. It is believed to improve the quality of sleep and sets up a great mood for the day.

Freeze unnecessary expenditure.

Stop all the unnecessary and non-essential spending for stuff you don't need. Note down how much you'd have saved by this freeze and use those coins to offset a debt. Avoid impulse spending and do a budget. Daily, weekly or monthly.

That's it for the year. Pick something and work on it. 12 months is a long time.

Living Wellness New Year Resolutions