Five habits for Cannabis users to develop in 2023
For regular cannabis users, this may be the perfect time to get traction on new habits to form, or maybe break one or two old ones.
As another year comes to a close, it is time to contemplate the things that have been done well and those that can be improved upon. Many people make resolutions at this time of year, and others opt to simply improve upon the past and slowly develop some new habits.
For regular cannabis users, this may be the perfect time to get traction on new habits to form, or maybe break one or two old ones. There are all sorts of ways to incorporate new positive habits into one’s cannabis-friendly lifestyle.
Whether the goal is to cut down on how much is spent on weed or learn more about what’s being smoked, consider the following five habits to develop in the new year to help embrace the coming year with an optimistic and focused mindset.
Get educated on local weed
According to Gallup, 16 per cent of polled Americans use cannabis and 48 per cent have at least tried bud. While this accounts for millions of people, only a small percentage of these users are likely to know much more than the classic differences between “sativa” and “indica”.
For regular cannabis users, make it a point to learn more about exactly what is being smoked. Consider reading about the growers in one’s legal U.S. state and understanding the strains currently being consumed. A little research might even inform users why certain strains thrive in their regions.
Investigate landrace strains, and find out which growers are using environmentally friendly and organic growing techniques, and consider supporting those brands.
People have grown much more conscious about the type of food they consume, and, perhaps, it is time to do the same when it comes to weed.
Look into different ways to consume weed
Sure, cannabis is considered healthier than lots of its alternatives, such as alcohol for socialization and opioids for pain, but smoking it is not helping any user’s lungs. Smoking pretty much anything damages the lungs, and marijuana is no exception.
As previously reported, “Smoking weed leads to the deposit of four times the amount of tar than smoking tobacco, and may increase the risk of lung cancer.”
Try reducing the amount of bud smoked, and switching to some more lung-friendly alternatives. Edibles are an obvious choice.
But if looking for more fast-acting products, consider cannabis beverages and alcohol-based tinctures.
Embrace activities with mindful breathing
In addition to seeking alternatives to smoking and even vaping marijuana, it may be a good idea to work on getting the most out of breathing. Mindful breathing has all sorts of benefits that can enhance the lives of any cannabis user.
In addition to some simple mindful breathing exercises, activities such as yoga and meditation also incorporate breath exercise into many of their practices.
Beyond lowering anxiety, mindful breathing can, according to Insider, “help with burnout, provide certain types of pain relief and decrease negative thinking.”
So. give breathing exercises and mindful breathing a chance. It may be able to help one’s lungs, as well as carry all sorts of other benefits.
Try folding exercise into one’s weed routine
Exercise is at the top of almost everyone’s New Year’s resolutions list. Developing an exercise habit, though, is not always that easy.
Exercise can be tedious, difficult and altogether dreadful if it feels like an obligation. But some find incorporating marijuana into exercise helpful.
As recently reported, there are several benefits of incorporating cannabis into a fitness routine, including minimizing pain and inflammation, and boosting one’s energy. In fact, marijuana has been said to be helpful at mitigating all sorts of negative feelings associated with exercise.
So, try a non-hazardous and low-impact cardio workout with cannabis and see if that helps to more easily achieve New Year’s fitness goals.
Schedule seasonal tolerance breaks
If a person consumes cannabis pretty much every day, it’s likely he or she has noticed that, over time, more and more bus is required to feel the same effects. In fact, a person might find the high he or she once felt seems no longer achievable. This is common with most substances, as the body develops tolerances to the substance.
When a person takes a tolerance break, however, this is basically resetting the clock, perhaps even back to day one.
A tolerance break once every few months can have plenty of benefits. This type of break can help a cannabis consumer save money, since that person is unlikely to need as much weed to get high.
It may also make one’s high more intense since the body has been given a break from regular use. Scheduling these breaks and sticking to them is the most effective way to ensure tolerance does not get out of control, or lead to dependence.
