3 DAILY HABITS THAT WILL TRANSFORM YOUR 2026
Diet and exercise matter. This is probably not news to you, but we can’t downplay the importance of diet and exercise. Listen to your body; it will tell you what it needs. Many people fall into the trap of overeating without realizing it or starving themselves when they want to lose weight, but this won’t make them feel good. Eat when your body tells you to, stick to a healthy diet, and find time for exercise. You need to find ways to motivate yourself, especially when you want to stay in bed and stick to comfort foods. Your body will thank you. Drink more water. How much water do you drink each day? The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine determined that men should drink about 15.5 cups of fluids daily and women should drink 11.5 cups. If you aren’t hitting these numbers, it’s time to adjust. Start and finish each day with a glass of water. Walk around with a refillable bottle. Staying hydrated will help your body function much better.
As we enter another new year, there’s no better time to adjust your daily habits to help you become the healthiest version of yourself mentally and physically. Here are three strategies you can incorporate into your New Year’s expectations and resolutions that will help ensure 2026 is your healthiest year yet! Start every day strong. Many Americans fall into the same routines year after year, and most are dangerous for their overall well-being. They stay up
too late, wake up to an alarm a few hours later, scramble to get ready, and jump in the car as soon as possible to get to work. Your morning routine sets the tone for your day. If you’re in a hurry every morning, you will feel rushed and exhausted. Give yourself ample time in the morning to take care of yourself and some simple chores. Make your bed, have a glass of water, take good care of your hygiene, eat something, and incorporate some movement into your mornings. It will be hard initially, but you’ll feel the benefits within a few weeks.
Is It Time for a Change? RETHINKING ESTATE PLAN DECISION-MAKERS
A common thing we see in estate planning is someone picking an executor or other decision-maker and then never looking back. But life doesn’t sit still. People move, families change, and someone who seemed like the right fit years ago may not be the same person you’d pick today. Before you decide whether your paperwork still fits, it helps to know what these jobs involve. Your executor settles your estate and handles everything from gathering what you own to paying bills and making sure the instructions in your will are followed. An agent named in a financial power of attorney steps in if you can’t manage money or property, and a health care agent speaks with doctors and makes medical decisions if you aren’t able to speak for yourself.
In general, you should review these choices whenever your life changes. That might be due to divorce, marriage, or a death in the family. But there are other reasons to consider an update. Someone you named may now have serious medical issues or other obligations that would make it difficult for them to step in for you. Location also matters. A child who recently moved across the country may have difficulty meeting doctors or sorting through a house. And someone who once seemed too young or busy may now be the best fit. I always try to encourage families to think about what the role requires rather than tradition when naming decision-makers. They don’t have to be the oldest child or the most “successful”
person in the family. For your executor, choose someone who’s organized, communicative, and good at following through. A Healthcare Agent should be someone who understands your wishes and is willing to speak up for you. If you decide it’s time to update your decision-makers, you don’t need to feel guilty. These changes are common. The most important thing is to tell the new person you have named and make sure they know your wishes and where your documents are stored. If you’re thinking about a change, we can help you review your choices and fill out the right paperwork. Making that change today can make things much easier for your family later.
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