Making a resolution for the New Year doesn’t have to be a big change-in fact, sometimes smaller resolutions can have the biggest impact on your overall (and oral) health, and may even be easier to stick to than popular fad diets.
Here are a few resolutions to consider:
1. Eat more whole foods. You’ll be making trips to the supermarket in the new year as you always would-on your trips, simply aim to fill your cart with more fresh, organic foods instead of processed goods. Bonus: Crisp fruits and raw veggies are great for your oral health.
2. Be more present. An easy way to achieve this is to simply limit screen time-like putting away your phone during time with friends or family.
3. Remove negative self-talk. When you find yourself having a negative thought, recognise it and follow it up with a positive thought to help train your brain. For example, instead of “I make a lot of mistakes” tell yourself “There are many things I do well.
