We're still in New Year's Resolutions territory and if you're interested in knowing my own personal goals for 2021 then I have a whole post dedicated to that. I think we can all agree that 2020 was definitely the year that we had a bit more time on our hands to look after ourselves or do something that we wanted to try. I know that in 2021 I would like to adopt some healthier habits that I've been using throughout both lockdowns and I'd love to carry them through to this year as well. So if you're looking for some easy and simple healthy habits to start adopting in 2021 then look no further!

Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash

Drink a Glass of Water in the Morning

As I've mentioned a few times before on this blog, I am terrible at drinking water so this year I'm really going to try. I say this every year but I have started to get better at keeping myself hydrated so I'm hoping to keep this up as things start to return to normal (hopefully). By drinking a glass of water soon after waking up I find it helps to boost my energy levels and helps rehydrate myself. I'm so bad at drinking enough but I know it makes me feel so much better in myself. It's also such a simple and healthy habit to start doing and if you're not a big water fan you can also add some flavour to help increase your water intake.

Do a 10-minute Posture Video

My posture is terrible (she says as she types this post slumped in bed at 10pm at night) especially after spending so much time in front of a laptop screen doing online university and blogging. Sometimes I can spend an entire day hunched up at a desk and my back does not thank me for it. I really need to start doing more stretching and posture exercises to stop me from turning into a hunchback. YouTube has so many quick and simple videos you can follow along with and they barely take up any time in the day. It's such an easy thing to start doing, and if you find yourself sat at a desk all day long, then it's something really beneficial to start implementing in 2021. 

Walk Up and Down your Stairs 

Again, if you're someone who is sat down or at a desk for the best part of the day then you might feel as though you don't move enough during the day. Especially during the winter months getting enough movement during the day can be really difficult and the weather is not helpful in motivating me to go for a walk. For that reason, I'm going to try to go up and down the stairs at random intervals during the day or to go up and down twice whenever I'm using them to try and give myself a bit more movement during the day and get my heart-rate up slightly. I think this is such an easy way to start moving about more, especially if it's cold and damp outside or you don't have the time for a walk - it's a simple way to get more steps in and to get yourself moving without the effort of having to leave the house if you don't want to.

Have a Sleep Routine

I normally have a pretty good sleep routine and I tend to wake up and sleep at similar times most days. If you're struggling to get to sleep then I also have a whole host of tips for you to start getting a better night's sleep coming soon so keep your eyes open for that! It's so important to have a decent sleep routine and to ensure you are having enough sleep as it will help you feel more awake, energised and be able to get more stuff done during the day too!

Ditch the Technology for a Book or Podcast

I think we are all guilty of spending too much time on our phone at various points during the day so I'm really going to try to ditch the technology more often in favour of reading a book or listening to a podcast. I've never actually listened to a podcast but I know lots of people who do so it's something I'd like to get into in 2021 - if you have any podcast recommendations then please leave them below too! I have a whole post on some of my favourite books if you're looking for any new recommendations. I want to spend more time doing something more worthwhile with my time rather than just mindlessly scrolling on social media so I'm going to really try to put down my phone and laptop at various points during the day and spend more time doing something a bit more stimulating for my brain! 

Those are some simple and easy healthy habits to start implementing in 2021! I really want to try to become all-around a little bit healthier in 2021 so I'm hoping that by continuing with these small habits I'll be able to feel some benefits. These are such simple ways to start taking a bit more care of yourself without spending hours in a gym or going on a diet. I'm much more likely to stick to something as it doesn't feel like a mammoth and unattainable task. If you're looking to get that little bit healthier in 2021 then I hope these tips help you!

Are you trying to get healthier in 2021? Do you have any easy healthy habits that you do already?

AD: This is a pre-written post 

Everything needs to feel in line and perfectly placed otherwise your entire plan is thrown out of sync. You are not alone in this feeling, it is the most common feeling between those who like to implement a complete sense of style and comfort in the home.

Since we all have differing tastes, what are the similar focus that we tend to battle to get our homes just right?

Consistent Tone

We all experience that one piece of decor or furniture that does not match everything else and the main reason you keep it is because of sentimental value.

So how do these items of interest play into how your overall room could look? If you have a book unit or cabinet that has been in the family for many a generation and you don’t want to get rid of it, then finding fixtures and flooring to match could give it a great sense of connectivity and completeness. For this, you may want to look at luxury wood effect vinyl flooring that can come in a variety of colours, designs and palettes to perfectly match your desired feature.

Time in Cleanliness

We are all about time and want the most hassle-free living when it comes to home, especially if we have to spend all day working and want to relax.

The last thing we want is something extra that demands attention as well as family and pets, so choosing items that have a long lifespan and requires minimum attention is paramount to finding peace of mind when at home. This requires reviewing every item you have to ensure they will stand the test of time and be worth the money you are looking to pay, such as the lowest price Amtico flooring that has maximum levels of durability and warranties that last upwards of 30 years.

In finding occasional time throughout the week for a quick brush and mop, your vinyl floor retains its magic and looks and feels great without leaving you with extra work to keep it clean.

Reinforcements for the Battles

Everything that you look to install within your home can feel like a constant fight to find the right starting point, but by choosing the cheapest Amtico Spacia flooring in the UK you are able to find victories a lot easier by having certain securities such as style, durability and resistance to heat, moisture, scratches and stains that can weigh heavily on decisions otherwise.

When getting ready to choose your home design battles, choose luxury wood effect vinyl flooring as your foundation.

Happy New Year, can you believe that we're in 2021 already? How crazy is that! Although 2020 has been an unforgettable year, it was also the year that I started up my blog again. For that reason, it's been such a great year as I have loved watching my blog grow and becoming a part of the blogging community. However, I have definitely realised that running a blog is hard work and all bloggers work incredibly hard! There is so much more to a blog than just writing a post and publishing it. Bloggers have to juggle multiple social media sites, content creation, photography, SEO and so much more. I thought that seeing as 2020 has been an *interesting* year, to say the least, it's time to celebrate some of the amazing bloggers I know and who have been working hard all year with their top blog posts of 2020. Be sure to check their blogs and social media as they are all amazing people with incredible blogs!

Credit: Pexels

A Girl with a View - 21 Things I've Learnt in 21 Years

Wool of the King - Sculpture by the Lakes

Lifestyle Season - Easy Ways to Look After Your Skin

Mind and Body Intertwined - Clean the Air in your Home

Teaspoon of Adventure - Falling in Love with Seville

Ramblings of Another Uni Graduate - Photo Diary: Golders Hill Park

Female Original - 5 Ways to Find New Music (When You're Stuck in a Music Rut)

Life Through my Dark Brown Eyes - 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Blog

In the Flux - 6 Reasons why People Should Ditch Dairy

Bee Money Savvy - Sustainable Swaps

Olivia Lucie Blake - Interviewing my Parents about Being Parents

Not so Modern Girl - 21 Things I've Learnt in 21 Years

 2020 was a year full of so much expectation and it stated off incredibly normally. It amazes me how much things changed in such a short and quick space of time and how drastically different life still is now nearly one year on! I thought it would be fun to reflect and look back on some of the things I did manage to do and achieve in 2020 and look back on what will definitely be a memorable year. 

JANUARY 2020

January 2020 could not be further from what January 2021 will be. Myself and my boyfriend spent the New Year in Seville and it was a lovely trip - I still need to write up my Seville guide so hopefully, that'll be coming in the next few months. It was so bizarre to go from the freezing UK weather to hot - we spent the entire time in shorts whilst most people there had scarves and jackets on. I remember we were running late for the New Year countdown in the centre so the last moments of 2019 were spent frantically running through the streets of Seville trying to make it in time to see in the New Year!

FEBRUARY 2020

Again, this month could not be further from the rest of the year. It was my boyfriend's 21st birthday and our anniversary so we went away for a little weekend break in Lymington - again I still need to write the travel guide as it's still in my drafts! This weekend was the week of a horrendous storm so the town and sea were eerily quiet. Due to the storm, we actually had to stay an extra night as we couldn't get back which we thoroughly made the most of - another night of a swimming pool, gorgeous scenery to explore and a suite!

MARCH 2020

The month where everything changed. The end of February and March had been full of university strikes so I barely had anything to do anyway as everything had already been cancelled so I was somewhat prepared for lockdown! My mum's birthday meal was meant to be the first weekend of lockdown but we never made it there. Also, myself and my boyfriend were meant to travel to Edinburgh on the 24th but sadly that was cancelled.

APRIL 2020

April 2020 is a month where I don't remember much happening. The weather was quite nice, went for a lot of walks and read some books. The first few online lectures started which took some getting used to.

MAY 2020

This is the month I started up my blog again and began posting. I bought my own domain finally and really started to take my blog more seriously. I am so grateful that I started blogging again as I really don't know what I would've done to pass the time. It's been great to have something to focus on and I have enjoyed writing posts and watching my blog grow again!

JUNE 2020

June had some more university deadlines and I really pushed myself to focus on my blog even more. I dyed my hair at home as I was desperate to be blonde again and I started to do more exercise and get a bit fitter.

JULY 2020

July is a bit like April where I don't remember that much happening. University finished and I took some time to really chill and relax.

AUGUST 2020

August had a lot more freedom and things started to seem slightly more normal. In August, I went away with my family to Lincoln for 5 days and had a lovely time. The weather was so nice and we had a hot tub and pool to use which was an added bonus. Towards the end of the month, myself and my boyfriend travelled to Cambridge for a few days and a fab time too!

SEPTEMBER 2020

September again seemed more normal and I started celebrating my 21st birthday towards the end of the month. I went out for a lovely meal with friends and got all dressed up which felt so nice. We had a fab time and I really started to get excited about my birthday.

OCTOBER 2020

My birthday month! I turned 21 on 3rd October and had a lovely day. Again, things were pretty normal at the start of the month and my family and boyfriend all went out for a meal to celebrate. I felt thoroughly spoilt and my boyfriend even rebooked our trip to Edinburgh for December as a birthday surprise!

NOVEMBER 2020

November was fairly dull. I had lots of university deadlines and the UK went into lockdown again. I spent most of my time either studying, writing essays, blogging or going out for walks. 

DECEMBER 2020

December was the month I was meant to go to Edinburgh but it was cancelled. Again. We're hoping we'll be able to go one day but for now, we're not even risking booking anything. December was also Christmas and I had such a lovely time! For us, we never normally see family that much around Christmas as they live far away so it felt like a very normal Christmas for us but I really feel for those who spent it alone or without the ones they loved.

Despite the obvious challenges of 2020 I actually quite enjoyed the year. It was filled with plenty of good times and I really enjoyed having more time for the things I wanted to do. I read more books than I would've been able to, I started my blog again and I really appreciated where I live and exploring new places! There are plenty of habits I'd like to carry forward into 2021 and I set myself some goals to try and stick to for next year too!

How was your 2020? Do you have any goals for 2021?