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A QUICK GUIDE FOR GOAL-GETTERS Never Neglect the New You Ready to kick off the new year with a long list of ways to improve your health? Already a few days into a new diet that is sure to solve all your weight problems? Can’t wait to return to the gym tomorrow and make full use of that new membership? Congratulations — you’re likely going to fail! While we don’t want to rain too heavily on your parade, there’s a very strong chance your New Year’s resolutions are doomed to fall by the wayside. According to Time magazine, 92% of people fail to maintain their resolutions for an entire year. While most people launch their self-improvement plans with vigor, their expectations eventually fall by the wayside as personal and professional obligations, impatience, and disappointment over a lack of immediate results lead them to throw in the towel. If you’re determined to stay among the 8% of the population who do fulfill their Jan. 1 promises, here are some tips to help you reach the December finish line.
These changes can take some time to get used to, but they are possible. If you want to lessen your exposure to media (and the stress it brings), setting specific times during the day when you don’t use your phone or personal computer is a great first step. For example, you can turn off your screens during meals or at least an hour before bed. To help reach this goal, you can disable your social media or app notifications that distract you throughout the day. Additionally, you can schedule personal time (face-to-face or via video chat) with people you typically communicate with over social media. Although current technologies are convenient, a “like” isn’t a conversation. Connecting with someone for a true exchange is always better than scrolling through their posts. When you stop spending your time on bad media habits, you can redirect it toward enriching the areas of your life that you’ve been neglecting. Decide what truly merits your attention in 2025 and ditch the rest!
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66 Reasons to Rise If you’re already feeling your resolutions slipping away just a few days into the new year, take a Post-it note, write down “66,” and stick it to your bathroom mirror. Why 66? Because that’s the number of days
Ingredients • 1 cup almond flour • 3/4 cup sugar • 2/3 cup medium- grind cornmeal • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder • 1/2 tsp sea salt • 3 eggs • 3/4 cup extra- virgin olive oil • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1/2 tsp almond extract • Zest of 1 lemon, plus 2 tbsp juice • Zest of 1 orange, plus 2 tbsp juice • Powdered sugar, optional
Directions 1. Heat oven to 350 F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment and lightly grease the sides with cooking spray. 2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk almond flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt until combined. 3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, olive oil, vanilla, almond extract, and lemon and orange zest and juice. Combine the wet ingredients with dry ingredients. 4. Pour batter into the springform pan. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 15 minutes. 5. Run a knife gently around the
researchers believe it takes for us to form a habit. Lasting change rarely comes through instant gratification, so make a plan to devote roughly 10 weeks to working on your new goals to give your mind and body a chance to catch up. Solutions to Sky-High Struggles Enthusiasm is one of our greatest strengths in life, but it can also lead us straight to a brick wall if we’re not careful. If getting more exercise is at the top of your list for 2025, be sure to create a regimen that won’t overwhelm or exhaust you. If stress is a common factor in your daily life, consider meditating for a few minutes every day to help clear your mind. Additionally, don’t forget to schedule a few “cheat” or rest days along the way, as they will allow you to take a break from the rigors of your new routine before returning to it recharged.
edges of the cake, then remove the sides of the pan. If desired, dust cake with powdered sugar using a fine-mesh strainer.
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