How to start (and keep) a healthy habit

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View in browser  |  Your newsletter preferences By Scott Gilbertson | 01.02.24 It's that time of year. Everyone you know is hitting the gym, smiling while eating broccoli, or crushing out a last cigarette. For some, the gym really will become a new part of life, and that really will be the last cigarette they smoke. But most of us have probably experienced the letdown—perhaps even self-loathing—of failing to stick to a New Year's resolution. I can't promise the advice I've collected will help—anyone who knows me would laugh hysterically at the idea of me guiding anyone toward successful habit formation—but there are some things you can do to set yourself up for success and make sure your resolutions become more than just that. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. How to Start (and Keep) a Healthy Habit Whether you want to run a marathon or learn to play the guitar, here's how to set yourself up for success. ADVERTISEMENT You Might Also Like You've Been Choosing Your Goals All Wrong If you're about to set your resolutions for 2024, stop. According to experts, this is how to pick the right ones, build good habits, and stay motivated. How to Ease Back Into Sports Without Hurting Yourself A post-holiday rush back onto the field could lead to a spike in injuries. Here's how to prevent them. How to Break That Bad Habit Neuroscientists and psychologists explain how to keep yourself on track—for good this time. You Don't Need Tech to Get Swole (but It Helps) We talk to fitness writer Casey Johnston about getting strong, eating right, and feeling great. GET WIRED LIMITED TIME ONLY. Subscribe to WIRED for only $29.99 $5. That includes subscriber-only content like Steven Levy's Plaintext column, plus FREE WIRED stickers as a special bonus! Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   When you buy something using the retail links in this email, we earn a small affiliate commission. Read more about how this works.   This email was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our email address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions