Best Self Challenge–Week 2: Enhance Your Health

      What’s the purpose of setting resolutions aimed at achieving your dream life (refer to: Best Self Challenge Week 1) if you're not in a good enough state to enjoy it? Week #2 of our Best Self Challenge emphasizes your overall wellness to boost energy, longevity, gut health, hormones, and enhance your body’s well-being. Be warned: This isn’t about trendy diets or grueling workouts but rather sustainable strategies for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Below, you'll find a week's worth of daily “snacks” to prioritize your well-being each day.

      Tuesday, January 6: Tune into “How to Get Hotter, Healthier, & Healed: Sahara Rose’s Best Wellness Secrets”

      I chat with Sahara Rose—bestselling author, Ayurveda expert, spiritual guide, and host of the incredibly popular Highest Self Podcast—in a transformative discussion about embodiment, healing, and dharma. Sahara recounts her journey from enduring chronic health challenges and divorce to studying Ayurveda in India and creating an eight-figure brand centered on healing and feminine empowerment. She covers how to leverage your dosha to tailor your wellness, her manifestation ritual for the new year, and how to heal and connect with your purpose, making this episode a boost for both your soul and body.

      Wednesday, January 7: Plan all your doctor appointments for the year

      This includes visits to dentists, dermatologists, gynecologists, and any specialists. While you might not look forward to these appointments, prioritizing them signifies putting your health first. Treat them as you would any important commitment, like a work meeting or a much-anticipated event. By reserving time in your calendar, you're more likely to stick to your appointments rather than postponing them. For added motivation, reward yourself after each visit. Do doctors still hand out lollipops? Just asking for a friend. To view all the appointments you'll need for the year, click here.

      Thursday, January 8: Listen to “6 Glow-Up Tips for 2026 That Will Transform Your Health”

      Welcome to the era of your glow-up. In this solo episode, I reveal the specific health strategies I'm utilizing to feel grounded, energized, and radiant in 2026. These aren’t the usual “drink more water” or “take 10,000 steps a day” suggestions. I present 6 well-researched, emotionally supported wellness practices that aid in everything from hormone balance and digestion to posture, cortisol regulation, and nervous system health. You’ll discover how to eat to convey safety, why your body may be retaining bloat or fatigue, and how to establish a wellness rhythm that emphasizes connection over perfection. Consider this your sustainable, non-perfectionist plan for a glow-up that helps you feel your best while achieving all your health aims in 2026.

      Friday, January 9: Read “9 Powerful Lifestyle Habits of the World’s Healthiest People”

      If anyone understands the key to longevity, it's those residing in the Blue Zones (areas where people live remarkably long lives). They don’t depend on a magical potion, pill, or quick-fix solution—it’s all about nine shared lifestyle behaviors. Discover these habits in this article. You’ll want to take notes.

      Saturday, January 10: Create a strategy to nurture your relationships this year

      Prioritizing relationships ranks above diet, exercise, and sleep regarding physical well-being (I can support this—check out this article or listen to this episode). You might take the best supplements, walk 10,000 steps daily, and ensure 30 grams of protein per meal, but if you aren't fulfilled in your relationships, achieving true health will remain elusive. So, dedicate today to crafting a plan for deepening your relationships this year for a richer social life. Make a list of friends, family, and connections that are significant to you, or those who impact your life greatly. Then, outline how to enhance each relationship (even just a little) in the coming year. Bonus: Add all their birthdays to your calendar and reach out this week to express why they are important to you and/or to arrange plans.

      Sunday, January 11: Prepare one of these high-protein breakfast recipes (without eggs!)

      We all recognize the necessity of adequate protein for our hormones, metabolism, muscles, and overall health—especially in the morning (see: the 30/30/30 method). When I think of high-protein breakfast options, it can be challenging to find recipes that don’t involve eggs. While I will admit I can whip up an excellent omelet, there are only so many I can have, especially when eggs every day aren't feasible! If you find yourself staring at the fridge pondering, “What can I eat for breakfast with protein instead of eggs?” we’ve compiled a recipe roundup for you.

      Monday, January 12: Read “Unlocking Your Body’s Full Potential: A Beginner’s Guide to Biohacking“

      …And then choose one bio