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NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION IDEAS Are you thinking about taking on a New Year's resolution? Just make sure you choose an activity you will enjoy. That will make getting up to workout easier on those days you would rather sleep in. The truth is making resolutions is easy; sticking to them is the hard part. Most people, almost 80%, do not keep them. Here is your challenge… you can change that this year! The options are endless. To help you get started check out this list of possible New Year's resolutions. Let us make 2021 an awesome year. This is your opportunity to take control! 1. Take on a special project – Expand your horizons and take on something to expand your horizons and build new connections. 2. Practice Gratitude – We always have something to be thankful for. 3. Start a Journal - Keep track of all your adventures. 4. Do random acts of kindness. Remember you get what you give. 5. Learn a new hobby – Have fun with something new 6. Drink enough water – Keep track of your intake. 7. Move more, sit less – Take daily walks, ride a bike, go to the gym.
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JANUARY 2021 8. Make plans to take a mini-adventure – Go camping, visit national parks 9. Volunteer more often – Enrich your life and give back. 10. Send handwritten letters – People love getting snail mail. 11. Pick a time to wake up and stick to it – It will help you improve your sleep and health. 12. Be consistent with mealtimes – A review in The BMJ by Australian researchers suggests that all meals are created equal and breakfast is not the most important meal. 13. Turn on music instead of the TV. 14. Try something new – Meditation, tai chi, art classes, the list goes on. 15. Floss every day – Your dentist will love you for it. 16. Practice intentional breathing – It is a powerful tool to reduce stress. 17. Ditch one bad habit – Eating out of boredom, smoking. 18. Get in touch with your creative side – Paint, draw, write dance sculpt- do things that inspire you. 19. Embrace spontaneity – Be open to impromptu decisions. 20. Slow down while eating and savor each bite – This will make your full faster. 21. Take time to appreciate your accomplishments. 22. Make a new friend – After a long year of quarantining, we all crave more social interaction. Search for local interest groups in your area through MeetUp. 23. Check out your local farmers market – Adding local frits and veggies to your plate is good for your health. 24. Organize your photos. 25. Read at least one book a month – It keeps your mind sharper. (Sources; the queenlife.me and collegelifemadeeasy.com)
