The start of the year is when many of us set goals for the year ahead.And often these goals centre around health and wellbeing, finances, relationships, and personal happiness.
But just because you set a goal, doesn’t guarantee you’ll reach it. To actually achieve those goals you set for 2024, you need to take small, meaningful and consistent action towards them.
One of the problems with new year's resolutions and goals is the tendency to try to do too much, too quickly: taking up 5am runs while learning to cook healthy meals and cutting your expenses in half in January.
Suddenly, February comes around and it becomes much harder to stick to your new lifestyle. In fact, "around 80 per cent of [New Year’s resolutions] fail by Valentine's Day,” according to La Trobe University positive psychology researcher Ros Ben-Moshe, as told to SBS News.
So what should you do instead?
“Aim for progress rather than perfection,” says Ben-Moshe. “These are all the sorts of things that really help to create more sustainable resolutions."
How mushrooms can help you reach your your 2024 goals
Whether you’ve made specific goals for the new year, or simply want to improve your overall health and wellbeing, mushrooms can be a help to get you there.
In fact, a survey by YouGov Surveys shows that almost half (49%) of Aussies plan to improve their physical health in 2024. Improving mental health was the next highest (36%) along with getting better at money management (34%) in 2024.
So we’ve put together some of our suggestions on mushrooms to help you realise your 2024 resolutions.
Resolution #1 - Improve your physical health
Health experts say that the key to achieving health-based goals is all about starting with small, meaningful changes to your fitness routine.
While it might be tempting to go hard and fast, this can lead to injury and put you off exercise altogether.
Instead, aim to go at a more realistic pace, increasing your effort just a little bit each time. Setting lots of mini-goals can help keep you motivated and give you something to progress towards.
Try this: Organic Cordyceps Mushroom Powder
Cordyceps mushrooms contain high levels of antioxidants and beta-glucans. These are known to give you a sustained energy boost when carrying out physical activity. Not just for elite athletes, these mushrooms can help anyone looking to increase their level of activity.
Our certified organic Cordyceps mushrooms are available in both a powder and liquid form. Ideal for adding to your morning before you set off for the gym.
Resolution #2 - Improve mental health
When it comes to improving our mental health, there are myriad ways to go about it. For some, it might mean focusing on sleep, while for others it might look like getting more organised or spending less time on social media.
Clinical mental health service Mindspot carried out research into which activities can help to maintain or improve your mental wellbeing. They found there were five key areas to focus on (what they call The Big 5), which are:
- Carrying out meaningful activities
- Practising healthy thinking
- Setting goals and plans for the future
- Establishing healthy routines, such as a sleep routine
- Connecting with others
Try this: Organic Reishi Mushroom Powder
Reishi – sometimes called the ‘mushroom of immortality’ – may help with stress and anxiety relief and help to achieve a calmer mood. When you’re in a calmer state, you’re better able to focus on yourself and meaningful activities that can help your mental health long term.
Our Reishi mushroom powder and liquid contains 100% Reishi fruit body, with no grains, fillers or preservatives that aren’t beneficial.
Resolution #3 - Money management
When people hear about money management, they often think it’s just about setting a budget, spending less money and saving more. And while these things are absolutely important, to achieve lasting change for the better when it comes to your finances, it’s important to get really clear on what your financial goals look like.
This means getting clear on your financial goals, then maintaining focus on the things that matter so you can reach them. Instead of a restrictive budget, identify strategies to curb your less desirable financial habits and build on your good habits instead.
Try this: Organic Lion’s Mane Mushroom Powder
In the busy day-to-day, it can be difficult to stay focussed on what matters. Lion’s mane has been linked to helping improve your overall cognitive function, brain clarity and focus. When you feel more focused, it can be easier to stick to your goals and avoid (financially tempting) distractions.
Our Lion’s Mane liquid and powder is made from 100% Australian and imported Lion’s Mane fruit body. With over 46 years of growing experience, we’ve mastered how to produce the most potent mushrooms possible – which means more doses from every bottle.
