Same old New Year’s resolutions?
If you want to learn Kung Fu, then buy yourself some karate clothing for the holidays, so you’ll have to use them
We all make them, but we never stick to them… We’re talking about New Year’s resolutions, of course.
These suggestions may help you this year.
Lose Weight/Exercise/Work Out: Really, again? The problem with pledging to lose weight is that “I’ll do it tomorrow” mindset. Instead of pledging to lose weight, start about a month before Christmas and make your resolution to continue to work out, or to ‘up’ your workout routine. That way, it’s not that big of a life change, and you can more easily keep your resolution, feel more motivated and keep working out.
Quit Smoking/Drink Less: Okay, so this one is important. Doing something good for yourself shouldn’t take a resolution, but sometimes it does. Don’t just wish for a change. Make a resolution to see someone for help, or just leave a million sticky notes to motivate yourself. You can’t just promise you’ll change, you have to take action.
Learn Something New: We all want to master a new language, learn Kung Fu, or understand what your mechanic is rambling on about, but who has the time.
Make your Christmas gift related to your resolution. If you want to learn Kung Fu, then buy yourself some karate clothing for the holidays, so you’ll have to use them. Or if you want to learn about cars, spend some more time at the mechanic, but just don’t break your car to do it.
Spend More Time with Family and Friends: Too busy? Well, make your friends busy with you. If you work too much, make friends at work. If you spend too much time studying, form study groups so that all your friends will be together. Or if you just watch too much television alone, start a family show to watch together. Make ‘family and friend time’ and it won’t seem like a chore to see those you love.
Be Less Stressed: It’s hard to be less stressed. Instead of making a resolution, take a deep breath. Whenever you’re stressed, go to the pool, call up a friend or take a breather.
Watch Less Television: Come on! You know those characters on television backwards and forwards, even in your sleep. And you can’t do without them! Pick a few good shows and leave the rest, the ones you just watch for no reason at all.
Do Something Crazy: No, don’t go egging your principal’s house! Instead, go sky diving, indoors or out, learn how to swim if you’re scared of water, or eat something spicy. Even doing little things you normally wouldn’t do will leave you feeling better.
Save Money: During the holidays, it’s really easy to overspend. Save some money before the holiday season and after so that the change won’t feel like a chore or a setback. Splurge every once in a while instead of every day, and those big moments will feel even bigger.
Make Better Resolutions: See above!
