10 micro-resolutions you can achieve in 10 minutes or less this New Year 2025

In the era of micro-workouts, limited time, and shrinking attention spans, micro-goals have become the new buzzword. As the countdown to 2025 begins, it's time to focus on small and manageable changes in life instead of big resolutions that often don't last beyond a week. Even a few minutes of new routines are enough to activate your brain's natural learning mechanisms.

Here's a list of 10 micro-resolutions this new year that will take 10 minutes or less:

10 minutes of walk

Start your day with a 10 minutes of brisk walk for a longer and healthier life. A study published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science says that just a ten-minute brisk walk daily is enough for inactive men and women aged 60 and above to experience increase in their life expectancy. Besides, it also offers a range of benefits for your heart health, brain health and overall wellness.

9 minutes of reading

Immerse yourself in a reading session for 9 minutes to enhance your memory and thinking skills. Apart from enhancing connectivity in the brain, reading also beats stress, promotes relaxation, improves sleep, and has the potential to decrease chances of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers at University of South Australia in a new study suggest sedentary activities like reading or crafting to keep the brain stimulated rather than watching TV or gaming which do not promote mindfulness.

8 minutes of preparing a healthy snack

A balanced meal in the morning can help set a healthy tone to the day. Make sure to include all food groups in the first meal of your day. Protein, complex carbs, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals can give you the perfect start to your day. Apple and peanut butter, avocado toast, berry smoothie, cottage cheese and fruit, and boiled egg are some of the quick breakfast options you can make in a jiffy.

7 minutes of stretching
Take out some time to stretch your body especially if you sit for long hours. Stretching is also crucial before and after your workouts to prevent injury. What's more? The simple act of stretching can also help you relax and manage your stress.

6 minutes of journal writing

Journal writing is a powerful practice that's recommended to improve your self-awareness, reduce stress, regulate emotions, heal, and bring clarity to your life. Just a few minutes of writing in your journal can help you organize things better in your physical as well as mental space.

5 minutes of meditation

Ideally to be done at the start and the end of the day, meditation can be done at any time to boost focus, productivity, and clarity. It helps declutter problematic thoughts and aids in focusing on the present moment. If you do not have much time, start with 5 minutes to see the difference.

4 minutes of planning

Planning may take more time than this, but in case you have to start very early, even a few minutes of planning things in your head can help you organize tasks and responsibilities for the day.

3 minutes of decluttering space

Arrange your work table neatly before beginning your work for better clarity and focus. These 3 minutes can prepare you well for a grueling work day.

2 minutes of deep breathing

In stress, it is natural for our breathing to be shallow and we feel restless. Just 2 minutes of deep breathing can help us be in a restful and composed state if not completely relaxed. Before going for an important meeting or doing a time-bound task, practice deep breathing for a few minutes.

Take a minute to drink a glass of water

This would not even take a minute but a few seconds of your time. Hydrating yourself has many benefits from aiding in digestion, improving brain function, to regulating body temperature.

Each of these 10 goals would not take more than 10 minutes of your time and are worth keeping. They can also subconsciously prepare you for taking bigger leaps in the New Year.