By now we should have set some New Year’s resolutions for the upcoming year.
The secret to creating objectives that you want to work towards and can actually envision yourself accomplishing is to make them both aspirational and feasible.
Picking a resolution for the new year that is too ambitious or that calls for a significant change in your daily schedule can only lead to disappointment and failure. That said, they don’t have to be hard and boring.
If you’re clueless about what to pick, we have a mix of fun and serious suggestions below.
Create a digital photo album
Make a digital photo album to save the memorable experiences from the previous year. With loved ones, it’s a great way to revisit memories. You can even print it out as a calendar or share it on TikTok.
Cancel your gym membership
You were pressured to sign up to the gym at one point in your life and you’ve hardly been. Take the financial strain out of your life and cancel that membership.
Most of us need good coffee or matcha to get by every day. Throw your instant coffee away and invest in a decent coffee machine now the sales are on to make delicious coffee at home – life’s too short to have bad-tasting coffee.
Book that massage, or go and get your nails done, make time for yourself.
If chocolate is one of the things that makes you happy, do more of it. After all, it has lots of antioxidants, can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, and support cognitive function.
Go outside when it’s sunny – even if it’s for 5 minutes
Let’s face it, the lack of sunshine in London can sometimes get really frustrating. Make the most out of the nice weather by taking a short walk in that sun – you’ll notice a difference right away.
Everybody has had a messy workspace, an overstuffed closet or a kitchen counter full of electronics. Although it may appear to be merely an eyesore, it can be much more than that.
Enhance your mental well-being and foster joy in your everyday life by getting rid of that clutter.
Go to the pub every week with your neighbours
Start a civilised trend with your neighbours and go to the pub with them every week. It’s great for bonding (as long as you don’t drink too much!).
Take the stairs next time you’re using the London Underground or spend ten minutes running up the stairs in your house, workplace, or local park.
According to a study published in the journal Physiology & Behaviour, women who climbed stairs for 10 minutes experienced a greater energy boost than those who consumed half a cup of coffee or a can of soda (and burned calories, too!).
Life is moving crazy fast and we often forget to check in with those around us.
Aim to check in once a week or a couple of times a month with your loved ones if you already don’t do so.
We can all commit to less screen time, as we let our smartphones have a huge impact on our physical and mental well-being.
It’s tough, we know, but there are ways you can go about achieving this.
Turn off your notifications and replace scrolling with reading or a physical activity.
Would you act mean to a peer or family member if they made a mistake? Be kinder to yourself this year and understand that it’s okay to make mistakes.
Cut down on overconsumption
Most of us are guilty of this.
Whether it’s too many books, or bathroom supplies, try to cut down on unnecessary spending in the new year.
Aim to only buy stuff you need and use. Also, make sure you’re completely out of the item or read all previously bought books before purchasing more.
Offer one compliment a day
It might make that person’s whole day.
If you work from home and manage to avoid people all day, look at yourself in the mirror and offer yourself a compliment.
A lot of people have the idea that travel needs to be luxurious and holidays need to be expensive for them to be fun, but good holidays can be cheap.
You can try booking your holiday during less busy periods to get the greatest deals.
Later on, even a tiny proportion might have a significant impact. Don’t waste your money and make plans for the future.
You’ll be grateful you saved your pound coins when the ice cream van visits your street this summer.
Stop ordering out and challenge yourself to cook more.
