Now is the ideal time to change up your lifestyle

January is a time of reflection for many of us and, as we look back, we see what we would like to change about our lives. So it is the perfect time to change up your routine.

In short, if you’re thinking about giving yourself a makeover – or just some TLC – January is the ideal time to begin.

Whether you fancy getting fitter, would love to look great or marvel at the thought of a makeover, what better moment than the first month of the years to start as you mean to go on – and turn your hopes and dreams into actions?

When it comes to your looks, why not brighten up that dazzling smile with a teeth whitening treatment? Or combat signs of ageing with some cosmetic treatments, such as skin rejuvenation and anti-ageing procedures.

Of course, getting yourself in shape is the top priority for many, and you can do this by joining a gym, signing up for a dance class, or even exploring the options when it comes to weight loss therapy.

But hearing and sight are also important, so be sure to have regular tests at the opticians to make sure you see the year more clearly.

Regular eye examinations are essential for clear, comfortable vision. They are an important health check too – the optometrist checks the health of your eyes and can find indications of other medical conditions.

And have your hearing checked out too, just a precautionary measure. Think of it in the same way as a dental check-up and try to book in once a year. Hearing is something we use every day and you don’t want to be doing anything to cause damage.

If you’re resolution is to bin bad habits, ditch the junk food and set yourself a healthy diet.

And if you’re a smoker and giving up is high on your agenda, there’s plenty of help available, from hypnotherapy to laser therapy, and vaporisers and e-cigarettes.

Whatever your goals, if you’re hoping to enjoy a happy and healthy wellbeing in 2015, it’s time to put some plans in place. We guarantee just by doing that, you’ll feel better already.