1) Spend Time With Your Emotions

Get curious about your emotions, both good and bad. Easier said than done, we know — it can be hard to spend time with our feelings when we can’t even name what we’re experiencing. That’s where Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown comes in. 

Based on Brown’s book of the same name, the five-part HBO Max docuseries explores emotional intelligence, from understanding what anguish and anxiety really mean to using pop-culture references that help us empathise with emotions we struggle to articulate. The series explores 30 of the 87 emotions identified in the book, helping us connect not just with others, but also with ourselves. 

2) Sleep Is Non-Negotiable
Everyone knows we need at least seven to nine hours of good-quality sleep nightly. Poor sleep affects everything from your mood and focus to your immunity and emotional regulation.  

If you find yourself sleeping too late or too little, check out the TV documentary series, Australia’s Sleep Revolution With Michael Mosley. The series follows an eight-week study/experiment at Flinders University to help chronic insomniacs find sleep and adjust their sleep timing.  
 
One tip from the show: Spend time out of bed until you’re truly sleepy, then go to bed. As sleep pressure builds, your body will begin to associate being in bed with sleeping, helping you doze off faster than before.

3) Make Exercise Fun and Social
A lot of us just put “start exercising” on our resolution lists, a goal so vague that it’s easy to forget about it altogether, much less keep to it. Exercise can also seem intimidating, especially if you have been sedentary for a long time. So how do we stick to a consistent routine? By making it enjoyable and doing it with others. 
 
The series Keep on Dancing follows nine participants in their 60s and 70s during a 12-week experiment to see if dance can help with their physical and mental health. The conclusion? Dance is an effective — and joyful — way to stay active. It’s social, strengthens relationships that support mental wellbeing, and improves balance and mobility alongside fitness. 

4) Think Long Term to Extend Your Quality of Life
Wellness isn’t about looking and feeling good now, but also protecting yourself in the future. Small habits can create meaningful, long-term change. Whether it’s managing stress, moving more, or eating better, try shifting your mindset away from short-term, one-year goals. Instead, focus on extending your health span and building habits that support a fuller, more active life as you age. The more sustainable your habits are, the easier they’ll be to maintain.