It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but can also simultaneously be the most stressful time of year. It can be crucial to reflect on the year that has gone and look forward to what’s to come.
The ole ‘New Year’s Resolution’ discussion always gets thrown around this time of year, but we’d like to throw our hat in the ring to discuss our top picks to get your 2023 off to a cracking start.
Our picks range from self-care suggestions to financial advice from the experts to relaxing and adrenalin-pumping catharsis-driven activities.
Support yourself – literally
Self-care can manifest itself in many ways, both physically and mentally. The juggling act of life is hard enough without battling the everyday struggles that your body faces
A lot of the time it’s the simplest things that can make the most change. Whether it’s setting boundaries at work or seeing friends even though you’re knackered or even listening to your body and its needs, every little thing counts.
With all of us feeling like we’re on our feet 24/7, our bodies can quickly humble us with aches and pains. While most of us put up with these aches and pains, we shouldn’t because they are usually a sign that something is wrong. Like most things, everything is connected. From the tip of your head to the sole of your feet.
For that reason, it makes sense to support our feet early rather than waiting until later on in life, when damage is already done. Feet deserve the same preventative care as our teeth – so they last a lifetime. The good news is, that something as simple as insoles can help.
Spriing orthotic insoles are functional devices worn inside your shoe and moulded to provide support for the natural arch of the foot and enhance suspension capabilities/shock absorption. Spriings help prolong the life of your shoes whilst improving their comfort and functionality to help knee, hip, and back-related alignment issues as well.
As a long-standing podiatrist and professionally trained ballet dancer, Spriing founder Angela understands the importance of feet, and aims to bring overdue attention to our feet and help more people live better through supported feet with Spriing insoles.
Feet are the foundation of our entire body, and supporting optimal foot function is an intergenerational priority that doesn’t just focus on your grandmother’s loafers. It’s for those uncomfy stilettos that you wear in the office or even your favourite pair of crocs that you can’t part with.
Find out more here.
Get to work – on yourself
Like the aforementioned physical and mental toll that a year can have on your body, it’s important to feel good in the skin that you’re in. The classic trend of gym membership sign-up on New Year’s isn’t something that we can ignore, because honestly, it’s real! Sometimes you do feel like you need a fresh start to change habits and invest in yourself.
If a gym membership is something you’ve been eyeing off Derrimut Windsor Gardens Adelaide may be a good place to start with its new look and gargantuan upgrades that should definitely be on top of your list.
However, if you’re looking for a little extra spice with your workout, maybe check out that pilates class that you’ve been eyeing forever.
Why not check out Rauform Pilates or even STRONG Pilates at Henley which combines reformer pilates with a cardio workout? Not only can you improve your muscle tone and flexibility with the pilates aspect but you can also improve your stamina and physical fitness with the rowing machine that’s built into the reformer.
Invest in yourself – or maybe in your future
It seems that the property market is the topic on everyone’s lips at the moment, especially coming into the new year. The huge boom throughout 2020 and 2021, which saw house prices soar, has been met with rising interest rates post-pandemic leaving a lot of homeowners in the lurch with an increase in mortgage repayments.
But it’s not all doom and gloom with home loan experts weighing in on how mortgage holders can make the best of the current situation. The question everyone with a home loan wants to know is: Can you save money in a rising-rate environment?
The team at Homeward Finance say yes.
Navigating finances can be a struggle to understand for those, not in the know but the team at Unley-based Homeward Finance, is dedicated to simplifying the ins and outs for us mere mortals and getting you the best deal possible.
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Work hard – play in the sun
For all of us adults out there, it can be really easy to get bogged down with adulthood and all the expected responsibilities that we have to take care of. But we should never lose our childlike wonder and our need to get outdoorsy and exert any last bit of energy we have.
Amongst native bushland in picturesque Piccadilly, arguably the most charming part of the Adelaide Hills, Woodhouse Activity Centre specialises in creating exceptional and memorable experiences through its shared love of the outdoors, encouraging visitors and guests to re-live their childhood and immerse themselves into the whole old-school camp experience.
Crawl, climb, swing and splash around 30+ obstacles on Woody’s Challenge Hill (the O.G. Ninja Warrior course), weave through The Labyrinth split-level maze to find and answer the riddles (and get from one level to the next on the fun firefighter’s pole or slide), whizz down two fast and furious Tube Slides (think waterless waterslide) *weekends and most public holidays only* or even conquer Cameron’s Climb (the ultimate bouldering challenge).
Each is a drawcard in its own right with unlimited access all included in your Day, Camping or Accommodation adventure.
JoJo – Leave (Get Out)
In the wise words of the audible symphony that is the 2004 classic, leaving and getting out of your head, comfort zone and environment may be the healthiest choice you can make for yourself.
It is super important that as human beings we stop, reflect and treat ourselves for all of the hard work we consistently do on a daily basis. What better way to treat yourself than with a holiday? Whether it’s an Airbnb down the road or a hotel thousands of km away, it’s important to take the time to enjoy some R&R.
In SA, we’re spoilt for choice. From Kangaroo Island to Port Elliott to Clare to the Riverland and back again, you can tailor make your destination to suit your experience.
With the Riverland going through difficult times with the rising flood waters and River Murray restrictions, it’s important that we find ways to support our communities while still doing so safely.
Riverland accommodation like The Frames are encouraging everyone to fill their Christmas stockings while helping flood-affected river communities by supporting these businesses as much as we can.
Although cancellations are an unfortunate reality, and others both up and down the river have not been as lucky, the gorgeous stay The Frames is still fully open for business and hopes to see guests taking care of themselves and they’re wellbeing.
So there you have it folks, just a few suggestions to get you started for 2023 now that slivers of motivation and ambition for the next year are rearing their heads.
Let 2023 be the year of healthy habits, everlasting memories and abundant happiness.
Please note, while the content of this article is the personal opinion of the author, following personal experience and research, some businesses mentioned may also be clients of Glam Adelaide. By working with local businesses, we are able to better understand their products or services. Not all mentions are paid for, and the article stands as the author’s personal recommendations.
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