Resolutions or Routines: What are you choosing in 2026?

What is more worrisome is the fact that most of us have accepted it as part of our reality. However, I want you to break out of that mindset. Simply because it is possible to grow a large part of your own food at home with very minimal supplies. Eating clean has become all the more important owing to the fact that our health depends as much on eating right as it does on working out.

Here’s what I am personally following this new year and I hope this helps you as well.

Eating Clean — and How Gardening Makes It Possible

Clean food is no longer just a preference; it’s a necessity. When we grow even a small portion of what we eat - microgreens on the windowsill, chillies in pots, leafy greens in balcony containers- we reclaim control over our nutrition. Gardening helps eliminate guesswork about pesticides, chemical residue, storage conditions, and supply chain contamination. With minimal urban gardening supplies, anyone can harvest produce that is fresh, unprocessed, and safe. A home garden quietly becomes your personal shield against adulteration, while also improving air quality, reducing stress, and adding nutrients to your plate. This is why at AllThatGrows, we believe that growing your own food isn’t a trend - it’s a lifestyle decision.

Walk, Run, Lift — Start Small, Stay Consistent

You don’t need a dramatic fitness resolution. You need a routine you can repeat without resistance. Walking 2,000 steps more than yesterday, jogging for 60 seconds between lamp posts, or lifting light dumbbells while your chai brews - these small efforts stack into long-term strength. Movement doesn’t need to start heavy, but it needs to start today. Begin small, rotate your routines (walk one day, run the next, lift on weekends), and let consistency work it's charm.

Mindful Shopping - Spend with Intention, Not Impulse

Shopping mindfully means choosing products that last, serve a purpose, and add value to your life. Whether it’s seeds, soil, fertilizer, or even food from the market - ask yourself: Is this good for me? Is this clean? Is this necessary? Intentional spending reduces waste, protects your wallet, and prioritises quality over impulse.

Slow Down — Because Life Isn’t a Race

Modern life conditions us to rush through meals, weekends, and even rest. But good health requires slowness. Chewing food properly, stepping into sunlight, watering your plants without hurry, taking pauses between tasks. The more you slow down, the more your body and mind get a chance to catch up with you.

Ignore Health Trends — Especially the Viral Ones

Social media loves extremes: detox teas, overnight glow, miracle supplements, 5-day transformations. But real health isn’t dramatic at all - it’s boring in the best way just like gardening. It’s fibre, hydration, movement, homegrown produce, sleep, and discipline. Don’t fall for trends when it comes to your health. Algorithms optimize attention, not wellbeing.

And here’s a question worth reflecting on this new year: Do you want to look at a beautiful flower and post on Instagram, or do you want to look at a beautiful you in the mirror (inside and out)?

Sleep — The Most Underrated Routine of All

No amount of clean eating or workouts can compensate for chronic sleep debt. Sleep repairs hormones, immunity, metabolism, focus, and even appetite regulation. If 2026 must bring one non-negotiable routine, let it be 7–8 hours of proper sleep.

Going by the old adage - your body is a temple, so be mindful of what goes into it. That includes your food, your screen time, your stress, your purchases, your workouts, and the hours you give back to your body each night. Choose routines over resolutions. Resolutions are wishes. Routines are proof.

From my garden to yours - wishing you a calmer, cleaner, stronger 2026!