Since the new year is under three weeks away,
it’s not even a stretch to begin thinking about your resolutions. In fact, I
liked to draft things I think that I’d be better off doing for the next year.
Sometimes that looks like better health, with goals related to fitness or diet.
Other times, it’s more about my happiness and I vow to attend more music
festivals. No matter what, I make these goals for myself and for my own
personal growth. And that’s how resolutions should be treated (rather than a
trendy social media post).
Since more often than not new year’s
resolutions are tied to our health, I found it a good idea to go through the
different health aspects of my life, break them down into groups like dental health, cardio health, muscular health, and mental health. From there, I made
goals. My favorite to think about has been the health of my teeth, especially
since it’s totally controllable and can boost not only my breath, but also my
confidence in social spheres.
So, let’s jump into a few things that were on
my list that you could benefit from too!
Floss
once a day.
Once you’ve really got the hang of brushing
twice a day (if that’s something you haven’t yet perfected), it’s time to
incorporate a strict flossing routine. Some people are already good at this,
but I can guarantee most don’t do it religiously day in and day out. Since this
only needs done once a day, pairing it with your morning or night routine would
be just fine.
Get
that dental procedure you’ve put off forever.
This could be getting a cavity taken care of,
aligning your teeth once and for all, having them whitened, or even getting
wisdom teeth removed. If you would just view the procedure as now or never,
you’d be much more likely to go and get it done. This may take a few months
into the year for you to work yourself up to, but it’s worth getting an
appointment set up with your dentist to get your standard cleaning and checkup
done. From there, talk about what you’re worried about and get it scheduled.
Attempt
to better your diet.
This impacts your teeth more than you’re
willing to admit. I was there once too. But making better choices for your diet
means better overall health, not just your dental health. It’s a good thing to
strive for, but it takes time, effort, planning, and perseverance to stick to a
new diet. I promise you, though, it’ll be worth it after just a few months of
trying it out.
