21 Healthy Habits & Goals to Change Your Life in 2021

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Happy New Year everyone! I'm back and feeling revitalised after my time off, ready to creat some meaningful and helpful content for you in 2021! We are kicking off with some healthy habits and goals you can incorporate into your day to day life this year! I have written an accompanying blog post, which I will be doing from now on every Friday, so make sure you're subscribed to my newsletter on my website to keep track of all the latest posts. You can visit the full blog post here for a wrriten up more in depth version of this video: www.madeleineolivia.co.uk/blog/21-healthy-habits-to-change-your-life-in-2021 What are your goals and intentions for 2021?

[@davidthescottishvegan]

My goals and intentions are to decluttering the home, grow more vegetables, eat less vegan processed junk foods and I also need to have a social media/internet detox.

[@alisonhardisty5869]

Wise advice Maddie. I will be carrying on with walking lots and seeking out the areas of natural beauty in my local area (we are blessed with some lovely parks in South London). Also trying to keep my stress levels down (I work in a school so that can be challenging) and squeezing more fruit and veg into my meals. Happy New Year to you and Alex and thank you for all your lovely uplifting videos xxx

[@makeupfortheterrified7665]

I watch your healthy habits every year and always look forward to it 🤗 this year I’m so glad you focussed on mental health - I truly believe health, wealth and happiness are a direct result of inner being. If everyone took an interest in being a better human being imagine the world we would live in ! My intention for 2021 is just that. Being kind to myself and to everyone I meet along the way 💜

[@UpasanaDevchoudhury]

Loved watching the video and all the ideas about healthy habits for this year. My intentions are to embrace slow living, prioritise self care, eat more plant based and nourishing food, making sustainable and minimalist choices and deepening my relationship with friends and family :)

[@Klara_is_finding_herself]

Some of my goals and intentions for 2021 are: 1. Make my bed every morning 2. Make an every day routine that works for me 3. Have a sleep schedule/routine 4. Have a social media free day once a week 5. Get better at saying no and set my boundaries this way

[@macmaresa]

Summary, enjoy 1. give yourself a break 2. set limit for social media 3. add fruit and veg to meals 4. Walk more 5. sleep more 6. stop buying stuff you don‘t need 7. have a routine 8. play 9. meditate 10. create a sunday ritual 11. don‘t expect perfection 12. plan your week (sunday) 13. focus on your own goals 14. tidy as you go 15. get outside 16. journal 17. set boundaries 18. get therapy 19. use websites/app to organize your life 20. listen 21. slow down

[@Esme_0w0]

Thanks so much for this!!

[@arlene4299]

Thank you!!!

[@nicoletaelor279]

Everytime someone on KZbin says “hope you can’t hear my dog” I get sad because I would in fact like to hear your dog.

[@nicolerenee767]

One of my new intentions is to be more like my dog. He doesn’t bow to trends and drama. He focuses on the simple things and doesn’t worry over things he can’t control.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Omg yes I think this a lot! Be as chill and fun and happy as our dogs!

[@aimeejane_writings]

This has got to be the cutest comment I've ever read.

[@Jmg12346]

That jumper colour is lovely

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thanks! It’s from organic basics! I have a cheeky discount in the description box too 😏

[@alessandra2076]

"What happened to running around, having fun and not caring about other people's perceptions of us and just being more adventurous?" YES! I needed this so much! Thank you, Maddie! ❤️

[@clo2583]

“Hearing another person struggles can be far more eye opening then trying to relate them to your own”-I really love this, very helpful comment.

[@maxp3407]

That sweater you're wearing while sitting on your bed...talking to the camera....that is YOUR COLOR! You look so gorgeous!!!

[@Chadwickinthekitchen]

This video is definitely needed as I'm currently procrastinating from doing my work by trying to think of some good habits!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Haha we have all been there! Hope this helps!

[@toxicpsycho4570]

Im in this same position the plan for 2021 is to be more productive and work on my focus even with adhd.

[@dawnpalko3573]

you look well rested and beautiful! So nice that you took a break over the holidays even though you were missed here.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

I feel a lot better! Amazing what a couple weeks can do!

[@ailz95]

Don't worry about stuff - it doesn't help anything. If you can fix it do - if not drop it. That's my number 1. I'm also not spending money on anything that isn't totally necessary.

[@haanimely981]

This year for me is abut bringing more presence and aligning with my values thats it.... I'm so done with lists and endless expectations... I need rest more than anything else...

[@RedGraffityGirl]

Getting therapy really is the best tip to give anyone! It's life changing and sometimes life saving

[@leahtudor5047]

I absolutely love that Roxy is in pretty much every shot😂 It’s lovely that you have such a strong bond with her.

[@murielbielka9218]

You're such a beautiful person, on the inner AND the outer side. Here are the habits: 1. Taking a break (to decrease pressure, you can take a social media break) 2. Setting time Limits for social Media (so that the intuitive voice doesnt get quiet. You can set a time Limit that you only spent a certain amount of time online or that you only are online until a certain hour) 3. Adding more fruit/ veggies to you diet. (Insread of cutting out calories, trying to lose weight try get more healthy) 4. Walking every day (You dont have to Workout every day, just walk outside regularly it will Help your mental and physical health) 5. Sleeping more (Sleeping is underrated but it is much better than accomplishing things late in the night. Set timers for sleep) 6. Buying less (Pin the things you like, go back later and think if you REALLY need need them. It will save money, is better for the environnement ans mental health ) 7. Devellop a routine (Make a morning routine. Having morning Coffee and journaling will do the job. Also an evening routine is something you could stick to, to solifid your day) 8. Play (spend less time worrying about whether what you do is productive and more time playing with animal, watching silly TV and what makes you truly happy/ let your inner Child out) 9. Meditation (often times we spend our days rushing from one point of our to do list to the other. Just take 15 or 20 minutes to stop. Maybe with guides méditations) 10. Having a sunday Ritual (Make yourself a priority by having some time off doing activities you like such as having a delicious bar, taking a bath, calling à friend, yoga...) 11. Give up Perfektion ( it's a something that steals your time and adds room to un happiness) 12. Plan your Week on sunday (write à todo list with deadlines to see what iy comming up the next Week for more organisation) 13. Focus on your own goals ( Keep it simple, make it as specific and dont copy on influencers, friends etc) 14. Take 15 minutes of the Day to clean ( So you dont have to do it All at once) 15. Spend more time outside (It is Good for mental and physical health and will Help you calm down) 16. Start journaling (Write down your Feelings and create a space for yourself to truly be yourself) 17.Set boundaries (Be honest with friends and Families if certain things make you uncomfortable or you dont like them) 18. Get therapy (There is nothing shame full about struggling with mental health or other every day problems. Take the courage to speak if something is wrong. Do your Research to where you want to go. Madeleine herself hat a eating disorder at 18 and therapy helped her trough it) 19. Use Websites and Apps to organise your life (trello and Google Kalender) 20. Listen (sometimes it helps more than giving them advice. Listen for the sake of listening and not answering) 21. Slow down (be gentle with yourself, dont forget 2020's lesson and dont speed up after after what have happend) That's the habits :) Happy 2021 to you all!!!

[@marleneada2112]

recently I read about something that I really want to implement in the way of treating myself in 2021. the quote said that you should begin and treat yourself like your own child. you would always care for it, make sure that it eats enough and eats healthy, that it sleeps enough, has fun every day, you would be there for it when it has a hard time or is sad, you would make sure that it feels warm and cozy during the night and that is has a thousand reasons to smile every day. you would want to make your child happy, so why not starting with yourself and caring more for yourself? I found this thought very inspirational, maybe it helps you as well. have a good day and an awesome new year you all

[@ikjft]

I will take my 1 yearold daughter and partner out to sledding in the snow tomorrow, just because you inspired me to be more playful this year too. I need more laughs and quality time in my life. Ps, you seem to be mentally in a lot better place since your last video. So happy for you

[@kiraknuckey4098]

i love the outtakes haha, should be a regular thing!

[@annikaParnda]

Thank you for including to play more! I was crushed when I learnt that people thought it not cool to play as a grown up. I am 20 and I'm so glad to have friends who so stupid stuff with me like rolling off hills and just goofing around. Highly recommend! :D

[@cecilyirvinecook]

These were so gentle and non threatening! Thank you :D

[@MadeleineOlivia]

You’re welcome!

[@ambra6709]

I’ve been putting so much pressure on myself to do things all the time that I don’t end up being productive at all so I wasn’t sure whether this video would feel even more pressuring but almost every point is something I’d like to work on and isn’t too overwhelming!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Same oh my goodness! That’s why I wanted this list and my own goals this year to be reasonable and focus on mindfulness and being kind to myself! It’s an important lesson I took from 2020

[@ruthneumann7019]

Thank you for continuing to break the stigma of receiving therapy. Have a great 2021 Madeleine.

[@fleurhasaface]

Maddie, I just wanted to say your skin is absolutely beautiful and glowing. I notice it every time I watch your videos and thought you should know! Thanks for another great video to relax into my weekend with :)

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Aww this is so kind thank you!

[@eleonoragiraudi160]

On my list I just add now. Found the courage to go therapy. Thank you Olivia. To open yourself in that sense. So inspiring.. wow.

[@ShellyArkon]

Sent this to my daughter, who lives and works in Israel. She too is going through another lockdown. Thank you for this gift.

[@keepupwithliv]

I love walking!

[@ankit.says59]

I love walking while talking 😀

[@brontec9769]

Therapy has changed my life! I think everyone can benefit from it :) Thanks for all the great, helpful tips!

[@melissagrindon9074]

Madeleine you look absolutely gorgeous! Such a lovely video and was definitely needed xxx

[@ima8track]

My three goals this years are: play more, put focus and intention into whatever I'm doing no matter how inconsequential the task, and making choices that serve my long term health and wellness. I made sure to pick goals that I could accomplish regardless of the state of the world/pandemic. Nice to see you back again, Madeleine!

[@geojames1861]

I’m using the Habits app to increase my water intake, reading time and walking time. The last few years have been about busting ass to succeed in my career, but this year my goals are to be calm and mindful and slow and happy :)

[@UpasanaDevchoudhury]

I so resonate with being more mindful and embracing slow living this year :)

[@Camelliavintage]

Good to have you back! My goals: Be an instrument of peace in all things. Pray and contemplate/meditate more. Read more and watch less. Reclaim my creative life. Eat lots of simple and wholesome meals centered around fruit and veg and get rid of processed vegan foods. Walk an average of 10,000 steps each and every day. Make my sleep schedule a priority. Organize my whole house top to bottom, giving away things that I don't use regularly so that others may be blessed by them. Renovate my garden a bit and include as many vegetables as I can manage. Once the vaccine is available here, I will relish every opportunity to travel, every meal out, every museum, and every concert!!

[@faysmith7274]

Walking / c25k kept me sane through 2020. Had a truly horrible year however coming out of the darkness. I’m lucky that I live in Padstow so walking the coast and on the beach is my norm

[@sanniifuchs1241]

play, meditate, sleep are some important goals for 2021! 🙏

[@ronnie-lynn]

I stopped checking posting and using face book and Instagram for over two years now. It was the right decision for me. I just choose not to log in. You tube now that’s something I need to limit and work on more! Great tips 🙌🏻❤️

[@strangertaeds]

madeleine,I can't thank you enough! Thank you! I hope you're healthy and feel good💚

[@Steph_Bx13]

2021 is the year where 'Less is More' is my mantra. Such a lovely video x

[@michelleharris3550]

Oh Madeleine, it's great to see you (all lol)back and obviously much refreshed and ready for 2021. Thanks for this upload, really enjoyable and some great ideas. Stay safe x

[@momentmemos]

Missed you and LOVED the video! The ”missing” number 11 was just lovely.

[@jennyy2567]

The background sound of the intro was soothing ❤️

[@albinahannan]

Happy New Year! I've been trying to take it easy and keep myself from stress as much as possible. Thank you for the video. Very inspiring. 🧡

[@tanyajohnston8262]

wonderful to see you back and refreshed. Looks like 2021 will be similar to 2020 except hopefully we now have new ways to enjoy life while isolating. Meeting with friends on video, working out on zoom, new crafts, time for self and of course, fun masks :) Take care

[@ivonsanchez1848]

Thank you Madeleine!! Great ideas. 😀😘🧡

[@leannecox6427]

Hey I totally agree that watching too much social media is toxic. It certainly can make me compare and also neglect myself because I’ve focused too much on others opinions etc. I set a restriction on my phone as soon as you talked about it. Thank you 🙏 you look beautiful by the way 😊

[@BThirstyPretzel]

I laughed so hard at the Sims' reference. All these tips are so helpful. Especially no. 13 about sticking to your own goals. I can't tell you how many times I've watched a video or gotten advice and because I didnt' really want that goal, i've failed. Like waking up at 5am everyday, when that isn't realistic for my lifestyle, I failed on the 3rd day and I felt so bad about it.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Me too! Been there so many times!!

[@MaddieCassidy]

love that you're planning on utilising your blog more in 2021 -- i always like being able to refer back to things and that makes it so easy 💌

[@natashakramer4411]

I've been doing the shopping too much tip a lot lately and it is crazy how it totally changed everything!!! Crazy how I was literally buying things I didn't need !!!

[@smirbelbirbel]

You are glowing! The rest you took seemed to really have paid off. There's some nice inspiration in this video as well, not everything is applicable to my life, but there's something in every one of the tips. :)

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you so much! I feel very well rested!

[@carinaaulis4118]

You've been 100% been keeping me sane, so thank you ❤️

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

Hahahhaa i'm like a sim too! My moodlets get low if i'm surrounded in chaos! Loved this Maddie especially the point you made about perfectionism ♡

[@Rainy.Days.]

I think this list is everything I need for me and my mental health. Since 2020 I've been suffering and struggling with my anxiety almost every day. I hate the place I'm in right now but I'm trying to go through it. When I felt I reached my worst, I decided to start therapy as well (I wanted to do it for years, but I couldn't, it's haaaaard). But now I'm learning to put myself first, to listen to my body, to my mind, to understand my mind and how it works. It's the first time in my life I planned goals for the year, important ones, little ones but things I know are gonna be good for me. We can do it 💪🏻

[@connieclark1288]

Thank you. What a lovely job you have done to present all of this important information to us. Thank you. I love seeing that Roxy is getting her proper sleep:)

[@GloriaCBurke]

Happy New Year, my friend! Love from Colorado 🇺🇸

[@fatine88]

Your videos always leave me feeling relaxed and inspired. Sleep, walking more, and getting my health and energy back are my focus for this year.

[@amysweet2973]

Oh my word! I describe myself as a Sim too! Red bar vibes when the dishes pile up! Haha

[@ducksnaps]

I love this, Maddie! Such a refreshing sound in the month where we are bombarded with harsh work out plans, diet culture and productivity fetishism. Thanks so much for the reminder that life's not all about being productive and that slowing down is way more enjoyable and healthy! Wishing you a wonderful year :D!

[@nancyesposito1020]

Thank you for this list! I really needed this! It's really a list about caring for yourself! Which I never do and really want to this year! Your videos truly are uplifting and a real escape for myself! Have a wonderful 2021!

[@beckywadsworth9477]

I LOVED THIS 💞 especially what you say about playfulness - I definitely have a tendency to take myself too seriously but this is just a standard we put on ourselves and it doesn't serve anyone!

[@emeliasoderlund]

Love the vibes of this list! One thing that I want to embrace in the new year is curiosity, learning more about myself, people around me, new people and the world in general. x

[@agnesd5645]

I love number 11 :D :D !! what a wise goal !

[@anyasfrancis]

Love this list - especially letting go of perfectionism and slowing down ❤️

[@juliaisagoodwitch]

One of my big goals this year is to stop putting so much pressure on myself to get perfect grades. I also really want to try to have more fun with my assessments.

[@dannikaundomiel6244]

I loved this video! My goals this year are to prioritize myself, limit my social media/screen time (setting limits is also built into most androids I think!) and get outside and read more!

[@TheTopNote]

You look beautifully refreshed and relaxed. Great video, really needed this, thanks!

[@PaulaJoW]

Great video. I agree with everything you've said. Thank you for voicing them.

[@evah6308]

Thank you this was really uplifting!

[@janicegagnon2294]

Thank you for such a well thought out list to support mind, body and soul. I am carrying into the new year what I leaned from 2020, to find joy in the everyday and to continue to grow the connections that came from 2020. I also now put my tech away by 9 every evening and read or meditate. It has had a huge positive impact on my sleep and also my sense of wellness.

[@ruthlilyfitness766]

I’m really glad #13/focus on your own goals was in there! I’ve really been struggling this week hearing everyone talking about their goals being to slow down and be less hard on themselves because I’ve spent 23 years doing nothing, and it’s only the past year I’ve got my ass in gear and started to build the future I want 🤍 my goals are to reduce my consumerism and make sustainable purchases when things need replacing, to work on my spiritual health, pass my driving test, and reach 25% body fat. That last one is something I’ve had to apologise for and explain multiple times but I love being lean and working towards a goal so I’m going to do it. Best wishes for the new year & I look forward to watching your videos!! 💫

[@ShakespearesLanguage]

I love the end out-takes, you guys are the best, sending you every good intention for 2021!

[@Lauraannjeffers]

Amen. Loved this post. Most of these deeply resonated with me.

[@joannapetke3881]

Great goals. I've got 2...a)be more brave in every way, b)live, just live like if it was my last day.

[@thtquietgrl8072]

I loved this video! I truly agree with everything in it and am going to try to implicate some of them into my life. Also, your clips are *chefs kiss* I'm here for that clean, relaxing vibe. Since I'm graduating Uni I'm going to try not to get too caught up in a job and make that my everything cause I don't want to be too stressed out

[@lostgirlclub]

Love this video! I work way to Much I need to implement these into my life

[@vickyjwalters]

Such lovely ideas for 2021, thank you ❤️

[@MokraneBel]

This video are the best for starting a new year all things are explained clearly and smoothly and makes me see more clearly

[@mckellow811]

Happy new year to your family from ours your such a beautiful human being and I’m so excited to watch the first video of the year! You’re truly an inspiration to me ❤️

[@weronikawalker9650]

I've been struggling with my social media use this past weeks and you inspired me to set limits. Thank you!

[@simini1837]

This was a really nice video, thank you!

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Excellent video Madeleine and great to see you back after your break and we have to look after ourselves despite it being a stressful time. Keep safe, healthy and well.

[@emmamoesswilde1961]

Love this video Maddie! Hoping to see more like this in 2021 - it was exactly what I needed today. Definitely altering my screen time settings and I'm hoping to get into a regular sleeping and wake up routine. Would love to see a video where you vlog a day trying to incorporate these goals :) Best wishes for the New Year!

[@bernsky]

this is a great list. i tend to avoid things like this, but i knew your take would be a good one. but even you surprised me. all of these things are so integral to a good life. ♥️

[@minakhoshharf3703]

I hadn’t watched your videos before but now I think I miss a lot. Thank you for being such an impressive and beautiful person.

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Thanks Maddie this was very very inspirational and helpful.❤

[@ale.ksandra]

The example of therapy has made me thinking. I'm sceptical, so it would be nice if you made a video on this topic. Without any personal details, in general, of course. Is it worth it? Is it for everyone? Has it helped significantly? Great topic for a new upcoming year. A new gift guide would also be a good idea. Greetings and have a nice evening, Aleksandra

[@deborahs5663]

Only 4 mins in to the vlog and loving it. You look so well too hun. Happy new year take care xx

[@villytmd1154]

that color looks amazing on you!

[@bethanmae]

Gorgeous video, Maddie. So approachable and thoughtful. Especially loved the number 11! I’ve started doing the digital detox for the first time this year as inspired by you - two weekends so far, and it’s been amazing for me. I’ve really been feeling my Instagram dependency at the moment and it makes me feel really disconnected from what I really want and need. I did just want to point out though that not “everyone” can walk as suggested. I know you meant no harm by it - it’s one of my goals for 2021 to become more aware of my privilege and think of others in different situations. Really trying to think outside of myself! 🙏🏻🙏🏻 I hope you, Roxie, and Alex have the most amazing year!

[@LiveThroughDance95]

This was very beautiful. Thank you so much for this!

[@JulianaKreusch]

So glad you guys are back. Madeleine, you look so pretty and lovely in this video 💕

[@juniper1982]

Absolutely love you and your style. Looking so beautiful

[@marshalaila]

Quite a few of these things were already on my list but I also got some good inspiration out of the video :) I had an internship in Greece last year and I miss being outside all day and taking a swim every morning. I wanna try biking in the morning as an easy workout and fresh air habit. OT: I love your make up so much! This Eyeliner is so perfect and this Lipstick looks so good on you! I immedeately wanted to do my Make Up haha

[@PlantsNotPlastic]

Love all of these! I already do so many of these but this is such a great reminder. I've been focused on 'sleep hygiene' starting this year as I'm realizing that I may have some sleep issues. The no tech one has been hard as I've been working on my channel all of 2020 but I'm trying to put limits on it as best I can. Thank you for this video! 🙃

[@hollyanna1902]

I love these types of videos so much! I’ve just started my own KZbin channel with the same theme 🥰

[@scottishmumsaves]

Happy New Year to you, Alex, Roxy and the cats ❤ Lovely video and definitely gave me some things to think about.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Happy new year!

[@rsartore12]

I made your ultimate vegan mac and cheese for my husband (he ALWAYS says vegan food has no flavour) and he was blown away. He said it tasted super gourmet, like something you'd get in a restaurant. :)

[@elizabethbosworth3528]

Happy new year!! ✨

[@mdkinfrance]

I'm with you on all of these!

[@WillaOakes22]

Happy to have you back! :)

[@saaaaaaaaes]

Your eyeliner is sooooo nice I can't stop looking at it! Loved the video as always :))

[@crystalhealingme]

Hello! Love your videos. I can’t find a video that you suggested a website that if you use it they plant trees. Can you help with the name please! Have a lovely day!

[@elainech6387]

I can't really walk more as I've averaged 75 miles a week over the past year. I love walking and listening to podcasts. If only I could sleep more - I've had insomnia for 36+ years. I hear all this about how sleep is so important but, sadly, many of us can't choose how much we sleep.