New Year’s Day: Ten Surprising Things to Do to Start the Year Off Right

Ankita Jain,

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There is no need to be noisy or hasty on New Year’s Day. It can be gentle, considerate and down to earth. Sometimes, starting off right just means starting slow. Here are ten simple ways to start the year with clarity, peace, and purpose. (Image: Shutterstock)

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1. Welcome the year by seeing the sunrise: Seeing the first sunrise of the year offers a moment of serene perspective. The stillness of the morning helps you pause, reflect, and mentally reset before returning to routine, making it a meaningful way to start the year. (Image: annutsav.com)

Walking upside down or backwards often helps sharpen short-term memory, boosting your brain health. When you incorporate this exercise into your daily diet, your brain health increases over time.

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2. Go out for a slow, leisurely walk: A gentle walk brings ease to your body and thoughts in the new year. Without feeling rushed or distracting, it helps clear away mental clutter and bring a sense of balance before the day ends.

Midnight Brunch | Start the New Year off on a fresh note by hosting a midnight snack. Serve breakfast dishes like avocado toast, eggs Benedict and bacon with Champagne. Create a cozy ambiance with rustic tables, floral centerpieces, and soft lighting.

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3. Sit down to a relaxing breakfast with loved ones: New Year’s Day is ideal for relaxing with a shared meal. A quiet breakfast encourages genuine conversation, connection and warmth, reminding you that meaningful beginnings often begin at the dinner table.

Longevity-Focused Fitness: Fitness in 2026 is shifting from short-term goals to long-term health. The focus is on mobility, metabolic health and sustainable routines that support healthy aging.

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4. Focus on intentions rather than strict goals: Writing intentions instead of stressful resolutions keeps things realistic. Focusing on how you want to live, work, and feel creates space for growth, flexibility, and self-compassion throughout the year.

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5. Free up a small space in the house: Clutter doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Cleaning out a drawer or corner creates a sense of order, helping you feel lighter and more in control as you step into the new year. (Image: Shutterstock)

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6. Spend time reading something you really enjoy: Reading on New Year’s Day slows you down. Whether cozy or thoughtful, a book provides quiet focus and reminds you to make space for yourself in the busy months ahead.

Compliment others. Everyone wants validation just like you. When you appreciate someone's work, they appreciate your gesture. Go beyond their appearance and appreciate their work, enthusiasm, curiosity or lateral thinking abilities. You'll learn to see the positive qualities in others and make them feel good, making you more likely to help them when they need it. (Image: Shutterstock)

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7. Start the year with kindness: A small act of kindness, whether helping someone or extending a thoughtful gesture, establishes a positive attitude. It strengthens empathy and reminds you that everyday activities can have real meaning. (Image: Shutterstock)

We inhale approximately 10,000 liters of air every day, making clean air essential for good health. As dense fog engulfs Delhi and the air becomes poisonous, breathing becomes a daily risk. Polluted air doesn't just irritate your throat – it silently damages your lungs and affects your entire body. Here's how it affects your lungs and overall health. (Image: Canva)

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8. Get some fresh air and natural light: Even a short moment spent outside can change your mood. Fresh air helps reset your energy levels and brings clarity, especially before work routines and responsibilities resume. (Image: Canva)

Relax. In a time when stress is omnipresent, taking time to reset your brain, manage your mental and physical health, work on your relationships, and connect with art and new ideas is invaluable. A fresh mind and a pair of eyes are likely to be effective and get more work done in less time. Many studies have shown that taking breaks is essential for both your immune system and your efficiency at work. Needless to say, the author here does not believe in the 70-hour work week.

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9. Allow yourself to rest and refresh: New Year’s Day isn’t about productivity. Taking time to relax, exercise or enjoy a quiet moment aids mental and physical recovery, helping you start the year feeling grounded and refreshed.

X-ray. Go beyond the surface of an idea/argument. Don't react. Take time to think, read, and analyze the argument before agreeing or disagreeing. Let's say a colleague comes to you with an idea, idea, or implementation plan. Taking time to think about this will give your coworker a sense of respect and comfort, which will help them deal with rejection when it comes up. The same applies to political debate at the dinner table. The goal should be to learn more to make a more compelling point than about an urgent, unproven issue.

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10. Plan the year slowly without any pressure: Instead of detailed plans, focus on a few broad priorities. Leaving room for change, rest, and learning makes the year feel achievable and balanced rather than burdensome.

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