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Happiness is an inside job. If your New Year’s resolution is to improve your mental health and overall well-being, we’ve rounded up a selection of items to help you stay motivated and balanced throughout 2024 and beyond.

From journals and books, to body and skincare items and meditation affirmations, we searched through Amazon’s list of bestsellers, new releases and sale items to find the 12 best self-care items to help you wind down and relieve stress in the new year, no matter where you are.

See more below.

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90 days of self-care! The Clever Fox Self-Care Journal is a three-month journal filled with “prompts, open-ended questions, wellness trackers” and other tools to improve your mental health and well being. Working on healing your inner-child? Get the shadow work journal.

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Bad habits are hard to break, but not impossible. James Clear’s Atomic Habits topped Amazon’s bestselling self-help books this week, despite being released in 2018. The book offers strategies to build good habits and break bad ones.

Affirmations can also help you visualize a more positive outlook. I Hope This Helps features a collection of “curated quotes, poems and indelible messages.” The book is split into three sections: Life, Healing and Growing.

Listening to music can also help relieve stress and therefore boost your mood. If you’re in need of a new pair of headphones or earbuds to help you block out the outside world, read our roundup of the best over-ear headphones for music lovers.

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From mental wellness to skincare. Don’t be surprised if you end up “crushing” on this cult-favorite skincare product. Kopari’s Exfoliating Crush Scrub is packed with natural exfoliants like brown sugar, along with fine Tahitian coconut shells (to smooth the skin) and organic coconut oil to soften and nourish the skin. You can find this best-selling scrub at Kopari.com and major retailers such as Ulta, Amazon, Revolve and Nordstrom.

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Incorporating self-care products doesn’t have to break the bank. Ice rollers are designed to cool and relax the skin. This particular facial massager scored 4.4 stars at Amazon. Not interested in an ice roller? Check out the YouthLab radiance roller ($29.99).

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Whether you use cucumber slices or under-eye patches, the skin under your eyes requires special care. Brightening creams, retinols, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C serums help hydrate the skin to reduce the appearance of dark circles while promoting healthier, brighter skin. Under-eye patches work similarly in de-puffing and helping to lighten dark circles, and they’re usually pretty relaxing. Kick up feet your, pop on your eye patches and chill for a few minutes — but don’t wear them longer than the suggested usage.

A perfectly useful addition to your beauty routine! These terry cloth headbands will keep your hair in place while you focus on skincare or applying makeup.

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You might not consider a scalp massager a self-care item but it definitely qualifies! This shampoo brush cleans and massages your scalp and naturally enhances blood circulation — which can stimulate hair growth. The scalp massager is designed for different hair types and available in several colors including purple, pink, green, black and blue.

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Aromatherapy is a quick way to help you relax! This essential oil diffuser features seven different LED light colors and multiple mist nebulizer modes. Another portable diffuser at an affordable price, the NEOM Well Being Pod Mini Essential Oil Diffuser, which features three intensity settings that deliver an intermittent scent and small enough to fit in tight spaces like a car, office, bedroom or bathroom.

Relax. Rest. Focus. Turn your shower into a mini spa with these aromatherapy shower steamers. The set includes eucalyptus, lavender, mint, rose, grapefruit, watermelon, citrus, bergamot.

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Nothing says self-care like mindfulness. If you’re ready to take a step beyond positive affirmations, these Meditation Cards feature 100 mindfulness exercises for stress management, anxiety, equanimity, calmness, self-love, wellness and more.

Slip into relaxation mode anywhere, anytime. The Renpho Eye Massager is equipped with built-in heating pads to help relax the eye, reduce eye strain, puffiness and dry eyes. The heating pads provide a temperature between 104-107 degrees.

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Soaking your feet is one of the best parts of a pedicure, so why not bring that feeling home? The Bubble Mate Foot Spa has heated water jets to message your feet, plus you can add essential oils or a scented foot scrub to get even more relaxed.

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If you’re wondering who is going to receive the Cecil B. DeMille and Carol Burnett Awards at the 2024 Golden Globes on Sunday (Jan. 7), you can stop wondering. The awards will not be presented this year.

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In a preview of the show on the Golden Globes website on Dec. 19, they suggested, “This is not a permanent change, with future awards slated to be given.”

The reason given for shelving the two honorary awards was time constraints. The show is adding two new categories – one for cinematic and box office excellence and another for best performance by a stand-up comic. The show also upped the number of contenders in 25 of the competitive categories from five to six.

Of course, unless the show drops one or both of these new awards and/or goes back to just five nominees in each category next year, it will face the same time constraints then. It’s possible that the real reason for putting the honorary awards on hiatus this year is that they were unable to attract the caliber of recipients they have in the past. The show is working to rebuild its credibility after a well-publicized (and freely acknowledged) series of scandals.

The Cecil B. DeMille Award was first presented in 1952 to DeMille, the director of such films as Cleopatra (1934), Samson and Delilah (1949), The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) and The Ten Commandments (1956). The award has been presented every year since except for 1976, 2008 and 2022. (The show was not televised in 2022.)

The last five recipients of the DeMille award are indicative of the stature of its recipients over the decades –  Eddie Murphy (2023), Jane Fonda (2021), Tom Hanks (2020), Jeff Bridges (2019) and Oprah Winfrey (2018).

The Burnett Award was first presented in 2019 to Burnett, the beloved star of the long-running The Carol Burnett Show. It is meant to be the TV equivalent of the DeMille Award. The other recipients are Glee creator Ryan Murphy (2023), legendary producer Norman Lear (2021) and retired talk show host Ellen DeGeneres (2020). Lear died on Dec. 5, 2023 at age 101.

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Looking for a way to spruce up your wardrobe for the new year? Lil Nas X and Coach teamed up for a Y2K-inspired capsule collection of pieces that the 24-year-old rapper handpicked and customized.

Announced on Dec. 19, “The Lil Nas X Drop” became available late last month and includes pieces from the Coach Winter 2023 collection, such as brightly colored shearling coats, bags, shoes and other designs, featuring graphics inspired by Lil Nas X’s tour merchandise and personal symbols like his pet cat and zodiac sign (Aries).

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In addition to curating the collection, Lil Nas X stars in the photo and video campaign highlighting the bold color palette and Y2K style inspiration. The Atlanta native worked with Coach creative director Stuart Vevers on the collection.

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Lil Nas X Coach Campaign

“Our Winter collection is inspired by my belief that fashion is about exploring and celebrating all of who you are,” Vevers said in statement. “To create the collection, we twisted the Coach archives and were also inspired by Lil Nas X’s connection to music and nightlife. We evolved heritage styles introduced on the runway last season by amplifying color, texture and graphics to create pieces that celebrate our love for individuality and authentic self-expression that we share.”

Lil Nas X became a Coach ambassador last year and wore custom Coach designs during his Montero tour. The limited collection dropped on Dec. 26 at Coach.com and select stores.

Additionally, Coach is offering shoppers a chance to save up to 50% off fan favorites such as the Pillow Madison Quilted Shoulder Bag and the Soft Tabby Shoulder Bag. Find more deals at the Coach Outlet.

Shop items from the Lil Nas X Coach drop below.

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This shearling Tabbi shoulder bag is available in bright fuschia and Montero blue. It features a detachable handle and drop strap and can be worn as a shoulder bag or crossbody bag.

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The fuchsia biker jacket is out of stock in sizes XXL, small and medium, but it’s available in XX-small, extra small, large and XL.

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The cozy, Deena Bootie comes in fuchsia and black in sizes 5-11.

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The Lil Nas X Drop Beanie comes in four colors including neon orange, black, neon blue and neon pink.

A cute cargo! According to the product description, this cargo tote bag is inspired by ‘90s underground rave posters.

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This notebook will match perfectly with your new tote bag. It has 52 pages of lined paper bound in a leather notebook with the same, retro-inspired design.

You know what they say: new year, new music! In celebration of 2024’s arrival, the Billboard Latin and Billboard Español teams have predicted some of the Latin music trends that we believe will take off this year based on their momentum from 2023.

Last year, we reached out to various hitmakers such as Edgar Barrera, MAG and Ovy on the Drums, who all shared their predictions for 2023.

MAG, known for producing bangers for Bad Bunny, said it best: “I love that we’re seeing the global expansion of several Latin music subgenres other than just reggaetón. It’s exciting to see bachata and regional Mexican music growing outside of their rooted territories.”

With the massive success of artists like Peso Pluma, Fuerza Regida, Carin León and Grupo Frontera, to name a few, it’s evident that Música Mexicana dominated 2023, over any other Latin genre.

For Barrera, this is due to “being raw and authentic, being true to their sound and not trying to chase whatever is working for someone else,” he previously told Billboard about Mexican music expanding to new markets outside of Latin America.

Like the growth of Regional Mexican music, Emiliano Vasquez, A&R at Sony Music Latin, predicted a growth in bachata music for 2023—and he was right. “Bachata is becoming more popular as it merges with different musical genres, such as R&B, pop, electronica, hip-hop and trap. It is very common to see pop and urban artists recording bachata in their promotional singles and achieving great acceptance, even without originally being bachateros,” he said.

That same year, many urban and pop acts unleashed bachata tunes including Maria Becerra & Enrique Iglesias, Sofia Reyes & Beele, and Chayanne.

Which Latin music trends should we be looking out for this year? Check out our predictions below.

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What’s your New Year’s resolution? Exercise and weight loss top the list of resolutions for 2024, but you don’t have to start your workout routine on New Year’s Day to stick with it. In fact, it might be better to wait a few days before you dive into a new routine.

The benefits of working out regularly extend beyond the physical body. For example, exercise helps relieve stress, can improve your overall mental health and help you feel more accomplished (it’s not easy sticking to a workout routine!). It also stimulates endorphins in the brain to boost your mood and make you feel more relaxed.

Having personally lost 30 pounds through a strict exercise and dieting routine — which included cutting out salt, processed sugar, bread and alcohol — I know a bit about what it takes to shed the pounds and how hard it cane be. So, don’t worry if you don’t see physical results right away. In my case, it took more than a month before I saw any real results, which made it hard to stay motivated but what you eat is just as important as how much you exercise. For example, eating small portions, multiple times a day can help speed up your metabolism (as it did for me) and help you lose weight but according to some medical experts, sticking to three, properly portioned meals can also help with weight loss.

Regardless of how you go about it, if you want to see a change your body, you’ll have to change your mindset first. That means committing to a routine, giving up guilty pleasures (at least to start) and incorporating things like fresh fruits and vegetables, proteins such as meats and fish as well as beans and nuts such as almonds, cashews and peanuts, and drinking lots of water (yes, drinking water can aid in weight loss).

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Although gyms usually offer holiday deal and New Year’s discounts, going to the gym isn’t feasible for everybody. Some people don’t have the time, money or the ability to make it to a gym, which is why home workouts come in handy. In addition to potentially saving you time and money, working out at home is a convenient way to start getting fit (it also helps if you’re shy or maybe self-conscious about hitting the gym, which was the case for me in the beginning).

To help you get started, we’ve collected a list of sales on must-have exercise equipment and fitness gear. While you won’t find a gym bag, smart watch, activewear, headphones for working out or a massage gun listed below, you will find a variety of items for traditional cardio, strength training and more, ranging from budget friendly to splurge worthy.

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If there’s only room for one thing on your list, make it a kettlebell. Kettlebells are a good starting point on the fitness journey. The handheld weight will get your heart rate pumping while toning your arms and back muscles and strengthening your core.

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Resistance bands are another simple but affective way to get in a workout. The bands pictured above are currently 46% off at Amazon. They’re made from high-grade, natural latex designed to provide longer durability and prevent the bands from snapping.

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The Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbell Set is perfect for a minimalist weight lifter. Each dumbbell adjusts from five to 52.5 pounds (in 25-pound increments up to 25 pounds) allowing you to switch exercises with the turn of a dial. The dumbbells are on sale at Bowflex, Target, Amazon and Best Buy.

Looking for lighter and cheaper weights? Try the Fitness Gear 32 lb. Neoprone Dumbbell Kit ($89.99) set or the CAP Barbell Neoprone Dumbbells (from $7 and up), which are available in 1-15 pound dumbbells and feature hex shaped heads to prevent rolling.

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Pressed for space? This portable treadmill is No. 2 bestseller at Amazon — and on sale for 20% off the list price. It features a durable, steel frame designed to hold up to 320 pounds, and it’s compact enough to fit in small spaces like under a desk or couch, without sacrificing some of the features found on larger treadmills such as an LED display screen (it also comes with a remote). The treadmill is available in 0.6 to 3.8 MPH speed levels, has a quiet motor with an adjustable belt measuring 16.54 inches x 39.78 inches. “

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The ab roller is another versatile piece of equipment as it targets your abdominal muscles, back muscles and hip flexors. Vinsguir’s Ab Roller has a 3.2-inch dual wheel for added support and it comes with a knee pad. If you’re not so interested in the ab roller, you might like an exercise ball.

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Ready to step into your fitness routine? The mini stepper from Sunny Health & Fitness offers a step-by-step, total body workout at an affordable price. The compact machine measures 16.5 inches x 12.25 x 8 inches, holds up to 220 pounds and works your upper and lower body toning your arms, legs, chest and thighs at the same time. If that’s not enough to convince you, the mini stepper earned a stamp of approval from shoppers, pushing it to No. 1 on Amazon‘s list of top-selling cardio equipment.

Need another budget friendly option? This traditional step platform, measures 42.5 inches long and has four, adjustable risers with a slip-resistant surface. According to the manufacturer, the Yes4All stepper can hold up to 300 pounds.

Get in fighting shape with this boxing set. The kit includes a 70-inch, freestanding punching bag and matching boxing gloves.

Alo Yoga’s popular Warrior Mat is currently on sale for $76 (40% off) in hot pink. If you want more color options, the Warrior Mat is available in several other colors including highlighter, rose quartz, powder pink, eclipse and black and jungle for $128). The durable yoga mat measures 6.2 feet long (2.2 feet wide) and is made from polyurethane leather at the top and rubber at the bottom. Plus, it’s formaldehyde-free, non-toxic and PVC-free.

Want something cheaper? You can find yoga mats at Amazon, Walmart and Target as well as brands such as Manduka.

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Shopping for a Peleton? You can save up to $400 off select Peleton bikes at Amazon and other retailers. If you’re looking for a less expensive exercise bike with similar features including an HD touchscreen and access to fitness classes, the NordicTrack S151 is on sale for $799 — 50% off the list price. The closeout deal includes a 30-day subscription to iFit.

The bike features an ergonomic padded seat, adjustable handle bars, a 14-inch multitouch, rotatable HD touchscreen, Bluetooth, Google Maps technology and more.

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Row your way to a fitter frame with the Xterra Fitness ERG160 Rower. It features eight different levels and an aluminum slide rail ensuring “a smooth rowing experience pull after pull,” per the product description.

The rower comes equipped with an LED display, foam padded handlebars and can fit users weighing up to 250 pounds and up to 6 feet 2 inches tall.

The Christmas-week Billboard charts bring a new present for Jackson family fans: The legendary sibling group returns to the top 10 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for the first time since 1984 with The Jackson 5 Christmas Album.

The Jackson 5 Christmas Album jumps 11-9 on the list dated Jan. 6, which covers activity for the tracking week of Dec. 22 -28. In the tracking period, the holiday set earned 27,000 equivalent album units, according to Luminate, a 27% increase compared with the previous week.

Released in 1970, The Jackson 5 Christmas Album wrapped a stellar year for The Jackson 5 – comprised of brothers Jermaine, Jackie, Marlon, Michael and Tito. The group captured four Hot 100 No. 1 hits that year – “I Want You Back,” “ABC,” “The Love You Save” and “I’ll Be There” – and became the first act to have its first four Hot 100 hits all reach the top slot.

The main hit from The Jackson 5 Christmas Album is the group’s rendition of “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” which registered 17.9 million official U.S. streams in the week ending Dec. 28, up 21% from the prior week. The sum pushes the track 29-27 on the all-genre Streaming Songs chart, tying its 2022 showing for its highest rank. In addition, the streaming haul helps “Santa Claus” jingle 35-30 on the newest Billboard Hot 100 chart for a new peak.

While “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” has reached the Hot 100 each year since the 2020 holiday season, this year sparks a second Jackson holiday hit on the flagship chart. “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” debuts at No. 43, fueled by its 14.1 million official U.S. streams in the tracking week, and opens at No. 39 on Streaming Songs.

With The Jackson 5 Christmas Album, the siblings join forces for a 15th top 10 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart (comprising work released as either The Jackson 5 or The Jacksons). It marks their first visit to the tier since Victory posted its final frame in the region on the chart dated Sept. 22, 1984. Here’s a review of the top-10 collection:

Album Title, Peak Position, Peak Date
Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5, No. 1 (nine weeks), Feb. 14, 1970
ABC, No. 1 (12), June 20, 1970
Third Album, No. 1 (10), Oct. 10, 1970
Maybe Tomorrow, No. 1 (six), May 8, 1971
Goin’ Back to Indiana, No. 5, Nov. 13, 1971
Jackson 5 Greatest Hits, No. 2, Jan. 29, 1972
Lookin’ Through the Window, No. 3, July 29, 1972
Get It Together, No. 4, Dec. 8, 1973
Moving Violation, No. 6, Aug. 9, 1975
The Jacksons, No. 6, Jan. 29, 1977
Destiny, No. 3, March 17, 1979
Triumph, No. 1 (two), Nov. 8, 1980
Jacksons Live, No. 10, Jan. 9, 1982
Victory, No. 3, Aug. 11, 1984
The Jackson 5 Christmas Album, No. 9, Jan. 6, 2024

In addition to the top-10 triumph, The Jackson 5 Christmas Album rises 6-5 on the Top R&B Albums chart and 57-39 on the all-genre Billboard 200.