I hate New Year’s resolutions. They are usually big and broad and impossible to keep. What seems like a good idea on December 31 tends to be just another example of failure by January 3rd.
But what if New Year’s resolutions were ones you could actually keep? What if they lifted you up instead of feeling like a punishment? In 2023, what if your New Year’s resolutions were the start of tiny changes that led to the best year yet?
6 New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
1. Get one space organized.
It might be too broad to say, “get organized.” But maybe you could organize one area in your life. Pick a room, or even just a drawer, and start there. You can also focus on organizing your money, your phone or even all those photos you take.
Tool to buy: Picture Keeper Connect
This is an easy-to-use, handheld device that you plug into your phone to download your photos to keep your memories safe and frees up space. It’s a low-tech device that does not need access to the internet or the Cloud.
2. Refresh a space in your home just for you.
Do you have a spot in your house that is just for you? A room? A corner? A closet? A nook? If not, find out. Even in my 450-square-foot Chicago studio, I had a reading area piled high with blankets where I could see a sliver of the lake. Find a space for yourself to breathe, and then make it pleasant. Add comfy pillows, super soft blankets and art that inspires you.
Tool to buy: Meaningful art & wall decor
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Everything I walk by the pieces of art I chose and modified for my space from PhotoWall.com I feel happy inside. Art untangles messy feelings for me. It helps me lower my shoulders and unclench my jaw. It inspires me to be better and do better. What does that for you?
3. Work out more.
You don’t need to run a marathon or start a couch-to-5k program. Just work out this week more than you did last week. How many steps do you average? Try to average more. Do you play a sport? Can you squeeze in 15 more minutes of practice? Are you already a gym rat? Then this is not one of the best New Year’s resolutions for you. Don’t overdo it.
Tool to buy: Joiry massage gun
When you move more, you may have sore muscles and inflammation. A high-quality massage gun helps relieve stiffness and soreness in muscle groups, improve the health of the body’s soft tissues and increase your ability to perform physical activities. It gets in there are makes a huge difference.
4. Take better care of your body.
You only get one body. Take care of it. New Year’s resolutions like this are easy to keep because there are literally thousands of ways to “succeed,” such as:
- Make a doctor’s appointment.
- See your dentist.
- Eat more fruits and vegetables.
- Choose water with meals.
- Tend to nagging injuries.
- See a therapist. (Read: When to know if you need to see a mental health professional)
Tool to buy: DNA Jazz Band
DNA Vibe Jazz Band will change your life. It is the only wearable light therapy device made in the USA with science-based technology. It’s a powerful apparatus that helps your body heal and recover faster. I use it to counter arthritis and joint pain. I don’t have to live with pain or stop doing what I love!
5. Get outside.
Scientists have proven getting outside can have a significant impact on your mental health. Many of us work from home, get everything delivered and often find little reason to go outside. But do it anyway. Resolve to walk around your block every day. Or maybe walk around your house or apartment building. Smile at the kids you see. Wave at neighbors. Tip your head back to let the sun flood you with vitamin D. Get yourself outside.
Tool to buy: Bluejay E-bike
Let’s be clear. You do not need a $3500 bike to go outside. But wouldn’t it be cool if you had one? The eco-chic Bluejay E-bike gives you a safe, sustainable and stylish way to spend time in nature. It is a woman-owned company, and so, of course, it offers more color combinations than ANY other e-bike on the market, along with a beautiful design. Plus, it has the latest e-bike technology, including a robust, long-lasting battery that lasts up to 75 miles.
6. Travel somewhere new.
You do not have to travel far to go somewhere new. However, you could? What is stopping you from planning a Fall trip to the Caribbean? Or, why not spend St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin, Ireland? Maybe revisiting someplace you haven’t been to in 20 years could be a good start. I spent a couple of days in St. Louis, Missouri and learned how much I didn’t know about this half-Midwestern, half-Southern, all-American city. It is on my list to go back and bring the kids to explore City Museum, visit Grant’s Farm, appreciate the mighty Mississippi and luxuriate in an Arch-view room at the Four Seasons St. Louis!
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Tool to buy: Scott’s Cheap Fares
I came across Scott’s Cheap Fares and was immediately skeptical. Why would I pay for “cheap fares” if I wanted to save money instead of finding them myself? And the answer is time. I don’t have the time to continuously scour the internet for suspiciously low flights. I have seen some incredible deals too. You have to pay for premium for most of the best deals, including international flights. Also, you must be ready to buy when you see the fare you want. I haven’t actually bought flights using this service now, but it is a fantastic way to dream and plan for the future. I’ve got my eye on six tickets to Rome in July! Want inspiration? Check out 8 of the most luxurious family-friendly destinations in the world.
So what will your New Year’s Resolutions be?
