Master Your New Year, New Me with Cannabis

If approximately 50 percent of Americans set intentions for the New Year, why are only 25 percent of people still holding strong 30 days in?

One of the reasons why New Year's resolutions fail (and fail so spectacularly) is that many of us set super-unrealistic goals. Like that 6 AM workout, you want to hit seven days a week, even though you started at zero weekly workouts. This is trying to change everything all at once — a nearly impossible task.

So, if you want to actually hit your New Year's resolutions this year, we can help with a few tips:

It's hard to hit goalposts if you don't really know what they are. For example, what does "eating healthier" really look like, anyway? Reassess this year's resolution and try to make it more specific. Maybe eating healthier means adding extra servings of fruit and vegetables each day or cutting your soda consumption in half. These are much easier to measure than a vague "healthier eating" plan.

The second part of this set is to ensure the goal is realistic. For example, going fully vegan from a regular American diet may be impossible because it's so drastic. So try dialing back an aggressive goal into more manageable, bite-size pieces.

Forming new habits takes anywhere from 18 to 45 days, so if you've stumbled a few weeks into your resolution, remember this is all a part of the process. We aren't doing the Hard 75 challenge where to fail is to start from back at zero. This is a slow, steady, and sometimes nonlinear process toward a long-term goal. 

If you missed your daily walk yesterday or had an alcoholic beverage at a birthday celebration, give yourself some grace. Think about all the days you hit the mark, and keep your head down for tomorrow.

Most New Year's resolutions are backed by pretty lofty goals: health, happiness, and wealth. But with the payoff months, maybe even years down the road, you'll want to bake some short-term breaks into the process. This will help keep you motivated.

You might consider a euphoria-fueled reward from a cannabis goodie. Cannabis offers a full spectrum of effects, many of which pair perfectly with popular New Year's resolutions. With effects ranging from an uplifted mood to relaxation to recovery, cannabis might just make your resolutions that much more achievable. 

According to a study of over a thousand people, when New Year swings around, most set resolutions around physical health (like losing weight or eating better), personal growth, mental health, sleep, or breaking bad habits.

But as we've all come to realize, sticking to these resolutions is tough. That's where cannabis comes in. By incorporating cannabis into your routine, you can make building healthy habits not only easier but also more enjoyable along the way.

Here's how cannabis can help you stay on track and achieve your goals this year.

One of the most common goals for the new year is to move more. Just remember, if you are coming in straight off the couch, try to set a realistic and achievable goal rather than a daily 6 AM CrossFit class.

Then, enhance your movement with a boost from CBD and THC. Studies have found that cannabis may have a beneficial effect on physical activity. This is because cannabinoids interact with the same internal system thought to be responsible for the phenomenon known as a runner's high. 

The endocannabinoid system controls the feel-good emotions tied to exercise, motivation, and recovery. It shouldn't come as any surprise that more athletes are leaning on cannabis, especially edibles, to elevate their physical activity. 

Our ORCA collection is specifically formulated to activate the ECS via a microdose of THC and is further enhanced with revitalizing vitamins and minerals. Try ORCA Energy to kick-start your pre-workout routine and ORCA Recovery to enhance your post-workout recovery.

Going plant-based? You’ll be happy to hear that our entire line of gummies is 100% vegan and fueled by natural plant and hemp-derived extracts! Whether it’s organic MCT oil from coconuts or terpene-rich live rosin, these treats won’t be a problem on a diet.

If you've set out to carve out more me-time this year, there could be no more perfect match than cannabis. In many ways, cannabinoids help us reconnect with our minds and bodies. Whether it's helping us tune out the world during meditation, release tension during bath time, or fall deeper into a flow state, cannabis is there to assist. 

Find your perfect chill session with a full spectrum of cannabis products created for just that purpose. We recommend starting with a small serving and increasing as desired to achieve that euphoric pocket of bliss.

Try our Balance THC + CBD Gummies vapes during your next journal session or our THCA Liquid Diamond Live Resin Vapes during your next walk in the woods.

We've all experienced how much a bad night's sleep can impact the next day. Sleep affects your ability to focus, any emotional control you hope to maintain, and your internal capacity to manage stress. 

In fact, a recent study discovered that even short-term sleep loss, such as staying up an hour or two later than usual, led to reduced positive emotions and heightened anxiety symptoms. Researchers behind this study also found diminished emotional responses to stimuli, highlighting sleep’s significant impact on mood and mental health.

So, if you regularly have trouble sleeping, chances are that meeting any kind of New Year's resolution will be much more difficult.

It's time to set the stage for a better night's sleep — and this starts an hour or more before you turn off the lights. Eliminate screen time, reduce your daily caffeine intake, and try a soothing option like our fast-acting Rest Delta-8, CBN + CBD Capsules.

Clearly, New Year's resolutions can be tough, but cannabis may be the perfect partner to help you keep it up. By pairing New Year's ambitions with targeted products for energy, recovery, and rest, building new habits can finally feel achievable.

Remember, progress isn't about perfection — it's about finding tools that make the journey easier and more rewarding.

To a new year and slowly, sustainably building new habits. And until next time, Mind your Mind.