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Y O U R F I F T Y - F I V E P L U S F I F T Y - F I V E P L U S N E W S S O U R C E www.foreveryoungnews.comY O U RY O U R F I F T Y - F I V E P L U S F I F T Y - F I V E P L U S F I F T Y - F I V E P L U S F I F T Y - F I V E P L U S F I F T Y - F I V E P L U S F I F T Y - F I V E P L U S F I F T Y - F I V E P L U S F I F T Y - F I V E P L U S N E W S S O U R C E N E W S S O U R C E N E W S S O U R C E N E W S S O U R C E N E W S S O U R C E www.www.foreveforeveryoungryoungryoungnewsnews January 2020 With the start of a new year it is important to re� ect back on the prior year, assess what went well, what didn't and decide where you want to go next. It takes a lot of mental toughness, self-love, and discipline to create the life you want. Simply coasting along on cruise control reacting to life can lead to victim mentality and stagnation. Clinical psychologist Dr. Sa- nam Hafeez shares key ways to get mentally � t for the new year so you can move forward successfully. In doing so, you don't have to swear yourself to resolutions and feel like a failure if you don't achieve them. Just think about the life you want to create and take small steps. Clear clutter - Look at your surroundings. If you have junk drawers galore, a messy car, countertops and cabinets that are full of stu� you don't even use, it is time to clear the clutter. According to Hafeez, "cluttered spaces re� ect a cluttered mind. If you want to wipe the slate clean to allow room for new people and circumstances that serve you, you must get your mind clear. Many of my patients who describe themselves as anxious, stressed or even depressed say they feel better when they start clearing up their physical space." Eat mind-boosting foods - Mental � t- ness also has to do with how well our minds work. A loss of memory or the ability to con- centrate or focus can easily shift with an im- proved diet. "Research � nds that along with other bene� ts, foods rich in Omega-3, such as some � sh and nuts, as well as those full of antioxidants can help protect the brain from memory decline. "Eating more � sh such as salmon and add fruits such as blackberries and blueberries to your diet can help. The good news is that brain-boosting foods in- clude delicious options such as chocolate, guacamole (avocados) and sun� ower seeds. Colour - The adult colouring book band- wagon is a good one to jump on. According to Hafeez colouring requires a total focus on the present. The repetitive motion of colour- ing provides relief from stress and anxiety by entering a meditative state. "Not everyone can sit still and breathe for 15 minutes per day, but they certainly can colour. It's abso- lutely a fun way to achieve mindfulness and shake o� the day," explains Hafeez. Apologize and forgive - A fast way to mental � tness is forgiveness. 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