4 Tips For An End-Of-Year Wellness Refresh

Wondering where the year has gone? You’re not alone! It might feel like time’s running out to achieve your health goals, but there’s still plenty of time to reset and finish the year feeling great.

While January is usually seen as the time for new habits, why wait? The last few months of the year is the perfect moment to refresh your wellness routines. 

As always, there’s no such thing as the “silver bullet”, perfect routine. It’s about small, consistent steps every day rather than a complete overhaul. But to provide you with a framework for approaching these last few months, here are our four simple tips to build momentum.

1. Simplify your cooking

We all want to cook more fresh meals, but busy schedules can make it tricky. Try these simple tips to enjoy nourishing food without the stress.

Prep-Ahead and Batch Cook

Double up on recipes like veggie stews or pasta sauces and freeze the extras. This requires no additional effort, but you’ll thank yourself later in the week.

Easy Spaghetti & Veggie Meatballs
Mains
55 mins

Easy Spaghetti & Veggie Meatballs

We’re absolutely loving these protein-packed veggie meatballs at Deliciously Ella HQ at the moment. It’s the perfect back-to-school, or work, recipe to cosy up with as the evenings draw in. Both the meatballs and tomato sauce can be made ahead of time, meaning that all you need to do is cook the pasta.

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Veggie Lasagne Soup With Crispy Chickpeas
Mains
45 mins

Veggie Lasagne Soup With Crispy Chickpeas

Try our take on the one-pot lasagne soup trend that sent social media into a spin. Taking all the flavours of a classic veggie lasagne but without all the faff, this is a nourishing supper that you’ll make time and time again. We’ve used miso and sun-dried tomatoes to pack a rich umami punch and a crispy chickpea topping to give a satisfying crunch.

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Chickpea Ragu With Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli
Mains
45 mins

Chickpea Ragu With Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli

Serve up this hearty dish, which teams our staple chickpea ragu with simple roast veggies, for an easy mid-week family meal. It can be made extra speedy by chopping the sweet potatoes and coating them in the spices ahead of time; then when you get home, simply pop in the oven and heat the ragu. Et voilà!

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Five-Bean Chilli With Corn Bread
Mains
90 mins

Five-Bean Chilli With Corn Bread

An original recipe from our first café, this is a long-term favourite. This chilli is hearty, and we love the texture combination of the beans in the chilli and the crispy crust of the golden corn bread. It's a great for batch cooking, and the corn bread makes 10 servings.

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Soup For The Soul
Mains
15 mins

Soup For The Soul

Made in 15 minutes, this comforting bowl of goodness is a simple soup with maximum flavour. The recipe combines mushrooms, a rich miso soup, zingy lime and thick slurpy noodles, making a tasty midweek lunch or supper.

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High Protein Tofu Bolognese
Mains
60 mins

High Protein Tofu Bolognese

This is the perfect batch cooking recipe. Easy to make, packed with nutrition and very versatile. It’s great with pasta, quinoa, jacket potatoes or rice; and it’s equally popular with adults and kids alike.

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Nourishing Salads

To speed things up, prep your greens and veggies ahead of time, so they’re ready to use. You can also make a dressing, dip, or marinade, storing them in airtight containers to elevate salads, sandwiches, and traybakes. 

5-A-Day Chopped Salad
Mains
15 mins

5-A-Day Chopped Salad

With seven different plant-based ingredients and plenty of tasty textures, this recipe is the answer if you’re looking for a nourishing salad to help you feel great. It’s delicious as it is but we also love it served with some simple roasted tamari-tofu and butter bean mash.

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Roasted Cauliflower & Aubergine Salad Bowl
Mains
40 mins

Roasted Cauliflower & Aubergine Salad Bowl

A fabulous lunch or dinner, this traybake salad is delicious hot straight from the oven, or cold the next day. Reserving the cauliflower leaves is optional but it’s a great way to add colour and texture, as well as reducing food waste.

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Avocado Magic Salad
Mains
15 mins

Avocado Magic Salad

We love this simple bowl of black beans, rice and veggies drizzled with our creamy avocado magic dressing. Full of protein, fibre, and healthy fats, this main course salad is guaranteed to satisfy.

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High Protein Sweet Potato Traybake
Mains
45 mins

High Protein Sweet Potato Traybake

Not sure how to ‘eat the rainbow’ when you’re short of time? Make this vibrant, no-fuss midweek meal that’s packed with nutritious veggies and plant-based protein. Finish with a drizzle of our go-to tahini mustard dressing to add maximum flavour.

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Creamy Kale & Sweet Potato Salad
Mains
35 mins

Creamy Kale & Sweet Potato Salad

Sweet potatoes and chickpeas are roasted with paprika and cumin, then tossed through kale with a creamy cashew dressing and finished with a sprinkling of parsley, chilli flakes and black pepper — simple, creamy and delicious.

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Speedy Green Goddess Salad
Mains
15 mins

Speedy Green Goddess Salad

15-minutes, one pan, tons of greens. This simple herby salad with garlic croutons is a perfect speedy summery lunch; especially when you’re WFH and need something quick and nutritious. The super green dressing boosts the salad’s plant power — you’ll get 10 plants in the recipe overall — and the croutons give the perfect crunch (once you’ve tried them, you’ll be adding them to everything!).

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2. Tune into your body 

Getting active is high up on many wellness lists, but even with the best intentions, life can sometimes get in the way. Whether you need to energise or find calm, there’s hundreds of classes here to help you rediscover your flow again.

Gentle Flows

Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or just looking for a moment of calm? Try starting with a calming yoga or Pilates flow that focuses on mindful movement and relaxation

10 Minutes To Ease Overwhelm
Yoga
10 mins

10 Minutes To Ease Overwhelm

with Lisa Hood

Shake off any lingering overwhelm, stress or worry with this mindful, soothing flow. Full of stretchy, grounding movements and lots of deep breaths, you’ll be able to tune out the world and leave the class feeling a little lighter in both mind and body.

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Gentle Nighttime Flow
Yoga
20 mins

Gentle Nighttime Flow

with Cordelia Simpson

Get yourself into something cosy, grab a pillow and allow yourself to be held, as you decompress ready for beautiful night's sleep.

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Anytime Pilates Reset
Pilates
10 mins

Anytime Pilates Reset

with Chloe Hodgson

Whatever your day looks like, this Pilates reset will hit the spot. In just 10 minutes, you’ll check in with your mind, strengthen your body and reset for the day ahead.

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Calming Stretchy Flow
Yoga
20 mins

Calming Stretchy Flow

with Lisa Hood

Join Lisa for a slow yoga flow full of deep stretches and twists, that'll gently guide you to a place of peace and calm. With helpful options for variations and no equipment required, this is a perfect class for busy days when you need to reset and refresh.

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Self-Love Yoga
Yoga
30 mins

Self-Love Yoga

with Natasha Wood

Natasha helps you show your body some love with this rebalancing and thoughtful 30-minute flow, allowing you to reconnect and appreciate every part of your body.

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Power Classes

Need to release energy? These quick workouts will get your heart pumping and leave you feeling strong.

Power Pilates
Pilates
20 mins

Power Pilates

with Cynthia Kesington

Get ready to feel energised with this 20-minute power Pilates class. This class starts off with some hip mobility exercises before moving into a sequence which fires up the core and lower body.

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Find Your Energy
Pilates
10 mins

Find Your Energy

with Lauren Naomi

Fire up your body with this super effective, speedy, energising pilates class. In just 10 minutes you’ll work your whole body, boost your energy and find a deep sense of motivation.

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Strong Body, Strong Mind
Cardio
15 mins

Strong Body, Strong Mind

with Lauren Naomi

Speedy and spicy. This 15-minute session is 3 rounds of bodyweight moves increasing in intensity, speed and power to strengthen your body and keep your mind on the job at hand.

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15-Minute Energiser
Cardio
15 mins

15-Minute Energiser

with Cordelia Simpson

The class you need to wake up, get moving and get going! Join Cordelia as she guides you through an energising, feel-good flow to help move stagnant energy, leaving you refreshed and ready for the day.

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Energising Full Body Pilates
Pilates
30 mins

Energising Full Body Pilates

with Chloe Hodgson

This 30-minute Pilates session with a resistance band engages your entire body (even the muscles you didn't know you have). If you don't have a resistance band like Chloe's, don't worry - she offers some helpful alternatives so you can still enjoy an effective and energising 30 minutes of moving your body to feel great.

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Everyday Feel-Good Movement

To make your goals last, they need to be flexible. This means tuning into your body and understanding how to support yourself in the best way possible. Sometimes, a light, uplifting feel-good class is exactly what you need to start or end your day on the right note.

Positive Feel Good Morning Flow
Yoga
20 mins

Positive Feel Good Morning Flow

with Ella Mills

This positive feel good morning flow is all about stretching out the body, creating a little bit of energy and curating positive intentions to take into the rest of your day.

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Feel Good Full Body Pilates
Pilates
10 mins

Feel Good Full Body Pilates

with Cynthia Kesington

This Pilates class fires up your whole body in just 10 minutes. You'll stay on the floor throughout, so this class is ideal for when you want a workout that's gentle on your joints.

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Pilates To Boost Your Mood
Pilates
15 mins

Pilates To Boost Your Mood

with Lauren Naomi

This uplifting, fiery class will get your muscles burning in the best way possible. This class isn’t just about sculpting your body; it's about igniting a sense of positivity and leaving with a rejuvenated mindset.

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25-Minute Flow For A Positive Mind
Yoga
25 mins

25-Minute Flow For A Positive Mind

with Lisa Hood

Get out of your head and into your body with this energising, uplifting yoga flow. Connect your breath with dynamic movements as you cultivate a spark of positivity to take into the rest of your day.

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Start The Day Right
Yoga
15 mins

Start The Day Right

with Lucy Aarden

Join Lucy on the mat to gently build your energy with this slow, stretchy flow. In just 15 minutes, you’ll gather energy in mind and body, setting the tone for a positive day ahead.

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5-Minute Feel Good Barre
Barre
5 mins

5-Minute Feel Good Barre

with Yasmeen Mohamed

The 5-minute fix. Squeeze, stretch and pulse your way through a series of intense mat-based moves for a feel-good glow.

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3. Make time for you

Wellness isn’t just about fitness and food—it’s also about checking in with yourself. Take mindful moments to reconnect and recharge.

Mindful Moments

Pause, breathe, and reflect. Simple self-care can make a huge difference in how you feel.

Reconnect With Yourself
Meditation
15 mins

Reconnect With Yourself

with Aisha Carrington

Fill up your cup, slow down, and take a break from the fast pace of life with this 15-minute practice. Remind yourself that you matter as you make space to listen to your thoughts, take care of your emotional health and wrap yourself in a bubble of love and sunshine, even when it feels like a dark, cloudy day.

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Focus On Yourself
Meditation
15 mins

Focus On Yourself

with Jess Baccanello

Move from a stressed state into blissful calm with this 15-minute practice. By inviting your mind and body to soften, and taking time to refill your cup, you’ll find the space to realign on what you really need in your life.

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10 Minutes For Self-Love
Meditation
10 mins

10 Minutes For Self-Love

with Jess Baccanello

Use soothing meditation to build self-worth and self-compassion. This simple practice teaches you to observe your thoughts and feelings with curiosity rather than criticism and connect deeply to the energy of your heart.

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Love Who You Are
Meditation
10 mins

Love Who You Are

with Aisha Carrington

A beautiful visualisation mediation focused on opening your heart and bringing more love into your life, as you slowly unwind and give yourself some time to connect with yourself.

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Connect With The Mind & Body
Meditation
10 mins

Connect With The Mind & Body

with Jess Baccanello

This meditation practice with Jess Baccanello guides you to observe how feelings and emotions feel in the body, and helps you to connect with yourself and feel a deep sense of peace.

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4. Create a calming evening routine

Getting enough sleep is key to wellness. If your mind is racing before bed, set yourself up for rest with a calming nighttime routine that includes meditation, gratitude, or soundscapes to help you unwind.

Practices for Blissful Sleep

Soothing Bedtime Breathwork
Meditation
10 mins

Soothing Bedtime Breathwork

with Rebecca Moore

This practice uses the “dreamer’s breath” - a pattern of alternating nose and mouth breathing - to calm the nervous system, alleviate feelings of stress, and invite the body to rest.

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End The Day With Positivity
Meditation
20 mins

End The Day With Positivity

with Belinda Matwali

Join Belinda to release the day you've had with this positive reset meditation. This practice supports you to connect with compassion and gratitude for your body, whilst centring the mind to help you end the day with positivity.

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Deep Sleep Soundscape: Green Noise
Meditation
2 hours

Deep Sleep Soundscape: Green Noise

with The Soundscape Studio

Ease yourself into a deep restorative sleep with a soothing bed of green noise inspired by the sound of a gently flowing river, wind through trees and the hypnotic sound of falling rain.

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Make your wellness refresh work for you 

Remember, there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to wellness. Start small and build from there. Whether it’s cooking two nourishing meals a week, doing 10 minutes of yoga before bed, or listening to a morning meditation on your commute, these simple steps add up. 

You’ve got this!

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