What’s the point of setting resolutions that will help you get closer to your dream life (see: Best Self Challenge Week 1) if you’re not well enough to enjoy it? Week #2 of our Best Self Challenge is focused on your overall well-being to improve energy, longevity, gut health, hormones, and feeling better in your body. Spoiler: You won’t find any fad diets and punishing workouts here, but rather sustainable tricks of the trade to live (and maintain) a healthy lifestyle. Ahead, a week’s worth of daily “snacks” to focus on your well-being every day.
Tuesday, January 6: Listen to “How to Get Hotter, Healthier, & Healed: Sahara Rose’s Best Wellness Secrets”
I sit down with Sahara Rose—bestselling author, Ayurveda expert, spiritual teacher, and host of the wildly popular Highest Self Podcast—for a soul-shifting conversation on embodiment, healing, and dharma. Sahara shares how she went from chronic health issues and divorce to studying Ayurveda in India and launching an eight-figure brand rooted in healing and feminine empowerment. From how to use your dosha to personalize your wellness, to Sahara’s manifestation ritual for the new year, to healing and connecting to your purpose, this episode is a glow-up for your soul and body.
Wednesday, January 7: Schedule all of your doctor appointments for the year
Yes, that includes dentists, dermatologists, gynecologists, and any specialists. While your doctor’s appointments may not be something you look forward to, making them a priority means putting you and your health first. Treat them like any other important event you have penciled in, like a work meeting or the date you’re counting down the hours to. By blocking your calendar, you’re way more likely to follow through on your appointment instead of putting it on the back burner. And if you need a little more incentive, reward yourself after each doctor visit. Do doctors still give out lollipops? Asking for a friend. For all the appointments you’ll need to make for the year, click here.
Thursday, January 8: Listen to “6 Glow-Up Tips for 2026 That Will Transform Your Health”
Welcome to your glow-up era. In this solo episode, I share the exact health strategy I’m using to feel grounded, energized, and radiant in 2026. These aren’t the same old “drink more water” or “walk 10,000 steps a day” tips. I break down 6 deeply-researched, emotionally-backed wellness practices that support everything from hormone balance and digestion to posture, cortisol, and nervous system regulation. You’ll learn how to eat to signal safety, why your body might be holding onto bloat or fatigue, and how to create a wellness rhythm that requires connection rather than perfection. Think of this as your sustainable, non-perfectionist glow-up plan to feel your very best and reach all your health goals in 2026.
Friday, January 9: Read “9 Powerful Lifestyle Habits of the World’s Healthiest People”
If anyone knows the secret to longevity, it’s the people living in the Blue Zones (regions of the world where people live exceptionally long lives). They don’t rely on some magic elixir, pill, or quick fix—it comes down to nine common lifestyle behaviors they all share. Find out what they are in this article. You’re going to want to take notes.
Saturday, January 10: Make a plan to deepen your relationships this year
Above diet, exercise, and sleep, your relationships are the most important factor to your physical wellbeing (and I can prove it to you–read this article, or listen to this episode). You can take the best supplements, walk 10,000 steps a day, and get 30 grams of protein at every meal, but if you are not first and foremost fulfilled in your relationships, you’ll never be able to be truly healthy. So spend today making a plan to deepen your relationships this year for a more fulfilling social life. Make a list of the friendships, family members, and connections that matter most to you, or the people that make the biggest difference in your life. Then, make a plan of how to deepen each relationship (even slightly) this coming year. Bonus tip: make sure all of their birthdays are in your calendar, and text or call them this week to tell them why they matter so much to you and/or make plans.
Sunday, January 11: Cook one of these high-protein breakfast recipes (that don’t include eggs!)
We all know the importance of getting enough protein for our hormones, metabolism, muscles, and overall health—especially first thing in the morning (see: the 30/30/30 method). When I think of high-protein breakfast ideas, it’s so hard to find recipes that don’t crack an egg or two. And while I will admit that I do make an absolute killer omelet, there are only so many that a girl can take (and eating eggs every day in this economy!?). If you’re standing at the fridge wondering, “What can I eat for breakfast with protein instead of eggs?” we’ve got you, with this recipe roundup.
Monday, January 12: Read “Unlocking Your Body’s Full Potential: A Beginner’s Guide to Biohacking“
…And then choose one bio-hack to experiment with based on your goals. Whether you are in dire need of better Zzzs, could use a little more oomph in your workouts, or are after that J.Lo glow, there’s a bio-hack for that. Give this article a once-over, then get after it.
Josie Santi, Podcast Host & Senior Wellness Editor
Josie has been an editor and writer for The Everygirl since 2017 and became a certified Holistic Health Coach in 2020. As the Senior Wellness Editor, she oversees, writes, and edits wellness content, as well as reports on wellness trends and interviews the industry’s leading experts. Listen to Josie on The Everygirl Podcast.
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