Have you made yourself a New Year’s resolution?
Are you planning on giving up the booze? maybe quitting smoking or getting fit? Well as you will know from last year, and the year before, you are more than likely going to break that resolution in a matter of weeks, if not days!
Here are some resolutions that will make you feel like you are making a change to your life, but are also not too extreme, so you might not give up after just a few weeks.
Fitness
You don’t need to join a gym to hit your resolution. How about walking to work or maybe swapping the lift for the stairs?
Just a small change to your usual daily routine will help increase your physical activity. Exercise is proven to help reduce stress so when ou can get back to the office try walking to work instead of taking the bus.
Save Money
Are you struggling to save money? Do you know what you spend each month?
Why not download a monthly budget app on your phone. There are many free apps that will help you track your spending and save a bit more such as Oval or Emma.
Document Your Year
If you’ve always wanted to keep a diary, this is your year!
Why not start a journal to capture just a few memories each day or maybe record a few things you are looking forward to each morning.
Send Physical Birthday Cards
OK, we know you could write a Facebook post for your friends and family like everyone else, but how about for 2021 you go the extra mile and send an actual birthday card instead.
If you are looking to save money why not start by making your own cards. You can buy simple blank cards and create your own artwork and personal birthday message.
Stay In Touch With Family and Friends
If 2020 has taught us one thing, it’s that there is no excuse not to stay in touch with those we love.
Maybe a Zoom session, a quick text or even a phone call!
Even if they don’t reply back to your message instantly, reaching out to your favorite people will brighten their day and the last thing you want for any of your family or friends is to look down at your phone and see that the last text you sent was a year ago!.
Easily Bored?
Why not try something new each month?
If you are a foodie, maybe try out a Swindon restaurant you haven’t yet been to?
If you have started to walk more, maybe change up your route to work adding in an extra mile as you go?
Whatever you decide to do, start small, get creative and don’t forget to get your friends and family involved.
Happy New Year and remember whatever goals you set yourself, avoid being overly ambitious.
