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Whether you\u2019re looking to kick bad habits like smoking by the big day or you\u2019re tired of aimlessly scrolling through your social media accounts, recognising the habits you can\u2019t wait to kick is a great place to start. Don\u2019t give yourself a hard time by trying to go cold turkey, but instead cut back gradually so that you\u2019re moving further away from your bad habits as you creep ever closer to your wedding day, freeing up your time for the things that matter.<\/p>\n
The takeaway: <\/em><\/strong>Trying to rid several things from your life at once will prove to be a challenge, so pick one thing you\u2019re really keen to banish and start there.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n From the moment you announce your engagement, the politics begin around who should be invited to your wedding, who should be part of the day, who pays for what..the list goes on. This is a great time to begin liberating yourself from the people who aren\u2019t your real friends, as it\u2019ll become evident that they don\u2019t have your best interests at heart – and it\u2019ll make the seating plan that much easier!<\/p>\n The takeaway: <\/em><\/strong>Your day, and indeed your life, should not be about keeping other people happy at your expense – put yourself first for a change.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Image by pasja1000 from Pixabay<\/p>\n The exact amount of water we\u2019re supposed to drink might still be up for debate, but there\u2019s no denying the fact that, when you up your H2O, you reap the rewards. From alleviating tiredness and headaches to helping your skin achieve a natural glow, there are a number of benefits to staying hydrated – so set yourself small targets to hit every day to ensure you\u2019re drinking enough.<\/p>\n The takeaway: <\/em><\/strong>If you don\u2019t enjoy the taste of water, there are a number of low-calorie fruit juices that can be added to your reusable bottle. Alternatively, why not infuse your water with fresh fruit for extra brownie points?<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re not a fan of exercise, finding ways to get active can seem like a chore – but shedding a few pounds really doesn\u2019t have to mean hitting the gym 6 times a week or hiring a personal trainer. If you regularly take the car to the corner shop, commit to walking there more often. Use lunch breaks at work to take a walk outside and make sure you include some outdoor activities in your weekends. With a few small changes, you\u2019ll soon start seeing results.<\/p>\n The takeaway: <\/em><\/strong>An extreme exercise regime won\u2019t last – but finding a way to make exercise fun will help you incorporate it into your life long after you say \u2018I do\u2019.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Say goodbye to toxic people<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Hone in on H2O<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n Up your exercise <\/strong><\/h2>\n
Fall in love with cooking<\/strong><\/h2>\n