New year, new you? If the answer is yes, then it's time to start taking better care of your health and wellbeing. And yes, of course, opting for the right diet and workout routine will work wonders for you but that's not all you need to opt for if you want to improve wellness this year. Certain trends are bound to emerge this year just like they do every year so why not get on board with them too? Here are some lifestyle changes you absolutely need to incorporate into your life. Take a look.

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It's no secret that people in today's day and age are a lot more prone to excess stress and burnout as opposed to people in the olden days. This is why downtime needs to become more popular. People need to spend more time relaxing and doing things they like and this will also be counted as productive time.

Terms like anti-ageing need to be left behind in 2019 which is exactly where they belong. It's now the time to accept your body as it is and to stop trying to mend it when it doesn't require mending. This is how you can opt for healthy ageing.

We suggest you start taking this form of exercise pretty seriously because it's making a comeback and how! Stretching can help refresh your mind and body by improving mental energy and increasing blood flow in the body. Plus, it can also help get rid of anxiety.

Meditation isn't something that really requires you to be at home and sit on a mat and probably chant a mantra while you're at it. You can do this anywhere you want. If you need some quick tone downs at the office, you could just find a quiet room, sit in the comfiest position and just do some deep breathing. Meditation on the go is a new trend and we're sure it's going to be here to stay.

Now, hear us out over here. We're not asking you to go vegan or opt for a vegetarian diet. We're saying that you do away with things like plastic and opt for more plastic-based items like cutlery made of plants and carry bags made of plants. It'll help make you more aware of the environment around you too.

Well, we're sure you've heard of honeymoons and babymoons but painmoons are the new trend now. They basically refer to taking out time from your busy schedule to heal; physically, mentally and emotionally.

Let's be honest, more than half of the time you end up skipping out on gym day because you're too lazy to go all the way to the gym. So, what if the gym came to you? There are tons of new equipment in the market that can give you a proper workout at home.

While this has been gaining popularity increasingly, it will only see an emergence in consumer products this year. For those uninitiated, red light is known to boost energy, mood and fitness and is also known to improve the appearance of your skin and the quality of your sleep.

Cannabidiol (CBD) treatments are being used to treat ailments such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, pain, inflammation, and even reduce acne. You can find CBD in a range of applications from oils, creams, pills, vapes, and edibles such as drinks, gummies and chocolates.