HOLLY TREACY
Happy New Year, H&W readers! Welcome to our January 2023 issue. This time of year tends to present a fresh slate to start again, make new goals and stride into the year ahead with aplomb. In fact, our fabulous cover star, Lorraine Kelly believes that January is the perfect time for a fresh start, but cautions not to put too much pressure on ourselves. Most of us know that setting high expectations on your January achievements can be both motivating and crippling, especially if it’s to start something you’re not used to doing. “You just won’t sustain it, and you’ll feel like a failure,” Lorraine tells us on page 20. Her advice? “Take it easy and have small goals that are doable.” And over on page 24, our wonderful columnist, Andrea McLean has a refreshing take on traditional resolutions. Instead of intending to try something new, Andrea is all for thinking about what we want to ditch to free up some space in our lives. “How many of us hang on to old habits that stop us from being who we would like to be?” she asks. If you’re already feeling overwhelmed by what’s on your plate, why not start the year by looking at what you can get rid of that no longer serves you, before adding in more? That way you’ll be able to comfortably say ‘yes’ to the new things you would love to try. Interested in what’s going to be big in 2023? Turn to page 114 to discover the latest trends we can’t wait to give a go, including adding Pilates to our weekly workouts. If you’re Pilates-curious, we’ve got a great set of moves you won’t even need to get off the floor for (perfect if
