Download the free 2024 Health & Wellness Planner today!
The new year represents an opportunity for a fresh start and renewed commitment in all aspects of life – including personal health. As the calendar flips to January 2024, many will set ambitious fitness goals or pledge to eat better. However, the cycle seems inevitable - what begins full of motivation often dwindles by mid-February as real life sets back in. Rather than a rushed reboot, I suggest gradual and intentional steps towards improved health and wellbeing over 2024.
To aid in this journey, I've created a downloadable health and wellness calendar with pages to set and review monthly, weekly, and annual goals and achievements; log medical visits; jot down notes you want to discuss with your doctor during your next visit; journal about things you are grateful for; and record important logins and passwords such as the one for accessing your Patient Portal.
12-Month Checklist for a Healthier 2024
January
Schedule your annual wellness exam
Establish a regular bedtime routine
Record daily food intake and exercise
Try a new soothing fitness routine like yoga or pilates
February
Meal prep weekly to prevent rushed eating
Book six month dental cleaning
Establish screen-free unwind time nightly
Start mindfulness journaling
March
Incorporate leafy greens at both meals
Set reasonable cardio workout schedule
Evaluate nutrient levels via bloodwork
Limit alcohol intake to special occasions
April
Increase plant-based proteins
Prioritize 7-8 hours of sleep nightly
Analyze stress triggers and reducers
Enlist buddy for motivation
May
Consume healthy fats like avocado
Apply SPF daily; get skin cancer screening
Update eye exam if vision changes noted
Declutter space for clarity
June
Stay hydrated and snack thoughtfully
Learn to decode food nutrition labels
Get annual well woman exam
Strengthen core muscles
July
Limit eating out at restaurants
Perfect quick and healthy dinner recipes
Get blood pressure and BMI analyzed
Focus on posture and ergonomics
August
Reduce sugar intake
Perfect quick and healthy breakfast recipes
Update vaccines as recommended
Practice positive self talk
September
Stock up on nutritious grab-and-go snacks
Complete needed health screenings
Schedule follow up visits as indicated
Stimulate mind with puzzles or new skills
October
Decline added salt and fried foods
Try new fruits and vegetable recipes
Analyze any exercise plateaus
Reward progress with non-food treats
November
Practice mindful breathing
Drink herbal tea versus sweetened drinks
Complete screening bloodwork
Express daily gratitude
December
Compare 2023 and 2024 lab results
Set 2025 goals with your care team
Reflect on lessons learned this year
Focus on consistency over perfection
Begin Planning Today
Download our 2024 Health & Wellness Planner and Habit Tracker to get a head start on feeling your best all year long. With the checklist, planner and habit tracker as your guide, I look forward to co-creating your healthiest year yet!
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2024!
