10 Healthy Habits to Try in 2025 (Putting Down your iPhone is One of Them)
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We're now six weeks into 2025, and we hope you're still working hard on your New Year's resolutions. Many of us take advantage of a new year to create new and healthy habits for ourselves.
Still, that's easier said than done. Not only is it hard to stick to a new habit, but it becomes more difficult when you don't know which types of habits you should pursue.
Fortunately, you're not alone in this; many people have shared the best and healthiest habits everyone should adopt this year.
The best part about these healthy habits is that you don't have to completely change your life overnight. That will make it way harder to stick to a new habit, especially when it's something you've never done or are uncomfortable doing.
If you're still looking for ideas on what habits to try in 2025, read on for a list of the 10 best healthy habits that could change your life.
Work Out a Little Bit More
This is probably on everyone's list this year, but it's still important to remember that working out can help you in more ways than you can imagine.
Working out can help you live a healthier life, decrease your likelihood of getting a serious disease, and feel better overall.
The best part is that you don't have to pay for a gym membership to get started; there are many workouts that you can do with your body weight, and they'll be more than enough to help you learn this new habit. You don't have to work out every day; many experts suggest that even working out once a week can help you improve your health over time.
You can start with one tough workout per week and then increase your workout sessions as you become more comfortable with this new habit. Once you're ready, you can get a gym membership or even build your own gym at home and take your workouts to the next level.
Go Outside More Often
Many of us, especially those working from home, sometimes forget about going outside occasionally. However, there are many ways you can benefit from taking a stroll every day — even just for a few minutes.
It will help you get vitamin D from the sun, which is important for your body's muscles and bones. It also enables you to clear your head on a stressful day.
Additionally, taking a walk will help you get your weekly steps. Remember that anywhere between 15,000 and 20,000 steps per week are enough to improve your health and even lose weight, making going outside for a while seem like a no-brainer.
Stay Away From Your iPhone For a Few Minutes During the Day
Most iPhone apps and games are designed to take as much time out of your day as possible.
While it feels good to use these apps, you probably already know that they can also be harmful. Not only can you lose your productivity by being constantly distracted by notifications, but at worst, you can even develop an addiction to your iPhone without realizing it.
This is why you should try to stop using your iPhone during specific times of the day. This will help you clear your head and remember that there are many ways to entertain yourself without technology.
Of course, this is easier said than done. But the good news is that you can start small. Try starting with 20 to 30 minutes every day. Try turning off your iPhone or leaving it in a separate room.
As you progress, you can increase the time you're off your iPhone. The goal is to help you stay offline for a while. You can then use that free time to play with your kids, talk to your partner, or have some me time for yourself.
Try Eating Healthier Foods
If you've gained weight recently, it's probably because of your diet. After all, not only is it easier to order takeout than cook, but sometimes it can even be cheaper.
Of course, that doesn't mean you should eat only highly processed foods. This will have many adverse effects on your body. Not only will you probably gain weight, but you're also more likely to increase the risk of other health problems like high blood pressure or even heart attacks.
Cutting back on highly processed foods and trying healthier alternatives can positively impact your physical health.
Of course, you should always talk to your health provider to understand what types of food are better for you, but as a general rule, eating whole foods is the best option for most of us.
Create a Budget and Stick to It
Many of us don't have the best relationship with our finances. We tend to spend more money than we should and then wonder why we never have enough money to make it through the month.
This is why it's essential to make a budget and stick to it as much as possible. With a budget, you'll know how much money you can spend on different categories, and you'll be able to track where your money actually goes every month and do something about it.
Of course, creating a budget with pen and paper is incredibly tough, but luckily, you have technology on your side. There are plenty of budgeting apps you can use for free, plus budget templates all over the web that you can use with your favorite spreadsheet software.
Talk to Your Friends and Family a Bit More
As we grow older and have "adult" things to do, we tend to forget about the people we care about the most.
But with a new year ahead of us, now is the perfect time to reach out and rebuild some relationships you haven't been paying attention to. Talk to your parents now and then, or call your grandparents and ask how they've been. Of course, you should also reach out to your friends and ask how life's going for them.
Of course, it's way better to talk to them face to face, but even if you can't right now, most people are just a phone call away.
Improve Your Sleep
Many of us tend to take sleep for granted. Not only is our sleep quality terrible but the sleep quantity is probably affected from time to time. Not getting enough sleep can harm you in more ways than one.
Sleep deprivation can affect your brain's most basic functions, like your ability to remember things, change your mood, and even cause you to lose muscle. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.
That's why, in 2025, you should try to improve your sleep as much as possible. Sleeping at least eight hours per day is always recommended, but for some people, seven hours is more than enough.
Of course, sleep quality is also essential. So try to stop using your smartphone and other devices for at least 20 minutes before bed. You can also try meditation or white noise to improve your sleep quality.
If you have more serious sleep problems, you should see your doctor and ask for ways to help you.
Drink More Water
Of course, we can't forget about hydration. Many of us take this habit for granted, but staying hydrated and drinking enough water throughout the day is extremely important.
You've probably heard that drinking at least eight cups of water is the rule, but it depends on factors like your sex, height, weight, and even your home's temperature.
Still, drinking eight cups of water is a great way to start. Once you've built the habit of drinking water daily, you can adjust your water intake to what your body needs.
Practice Mindfulness
Sometimes, life seems too stressful for many of us to handle. There's always something new to take care of, and that can lead to a lot of stress.
As you probably already know, stress can seriously damage both your mental and physical health, especially if you don't do anything to handle it.
That's why practicing mindfulness and meditation is a quick and easy way to control one's emotions and learn to deal with stressful situations.
Many people recommend that you meditate for at least 20 minutes each day, but that can be difficult for most of us. Luckily, just by starting with five minutes, you can see the real benefits of mediation over time.
Try Reading a Little Bit More This Year
Reading is another habit many of us would like to get into but tend to forget throughout the year.
Besides being a lot of fun, reading is also incredibly beneficial for you. It's been reported that reading can help you with stress and can help you improve your concentration and memory. That's not even considering how you can learn about many different topics and even enhance your writing and reading skills.
Needless to say, reading is a must-have habit. Unfortunately, it can also be a tough habit to get into. To help you ease your way into it, you can start with as little as one page per day. Yes, it's not much, and it means that reading a whole book could take months, but chances are you'll want to read more than one page when things get more interesting.
If there are days when you don't want to read, try forcing yourself to read one page, and you can go back to binge-watching Squid Games on Netflix. The more you do this, the easier it'll be to read.