Do New Year's Resolutions really work, or are you just setting yourself up to fail? Should they really only be a statement of your personal intentions instead?
Having talked to dozens of people about what their Resolutions would be, the overwhelming response was that few make them, and even fewer expect to keep them. Most agreed it is more effective to take on board some ideas to make yourself feel better and commit to them. Here are some top tips for you to choose from: Career: Follow something that makes you happy, what you feel passionate about, and throw your heart into it; give it a chance and never stop learning. Make time for a project and complete it; it doesn’t matter how large or small, make it happen. Set yourself a goal at work; something to overachieve at and be proud of. Make a promise to spoil yourself when you achieve something outrageously out of reach, and tell no-one. Identify a mentor and agree what you and they could do to both look great to the Company, then make a pact to support each other. Wellbeing: Stop thinking about dieting and getting fit; just eat more fruit and vegetables, drink litres of water and find a friend to go to the gym with or run with. Once a week, walk somewhere, get off a stop or two early, or simply leave the car at home for the day. For every unit of alcohol, count to 10 before texting anyone, and if it is an Ex (-partner, -colleague, -friend, -boss) count to 100 for each unit you have already had! Tidy up, put things away, clear out that closet and those drawers, organise your books, CDs and DVDs and choose a few to read, listen to or watch again. If it doesn’t fit, or you haven’t worn it for a year, or it was never comfortable, get rid of it, donate it to a charity. (exception = gym kit… Take it for a run and one last try…) and always have 5 outfits that make you feel fabulous. Friendship: Revisit places from your childhood that were memorable, whether it’s the pool you learned to swim in, the beach you made your first sandcastle or the school you met your first BFF. Look up and reconnect with 5 people who made a positive difference in your life and share your memories with them. Delete anyone that keeps sending you Candy Crush invites, ever made you cry more than once, or hurt someone you love. Take a 24 hour break from social media and always switch off your phone at the dining table. Frame at least 3 family photos, treat your parents to dinner, ask your grandparents about their life and call 3 people you kept saying you would, but never did. Personal: Sing in the shower, dance on your own, laugh as much as you can and do something for only YOURSELF. Have Humility: give blood, volunteer at a centre, donate to charity and give others less fortunate a chance; buy a present for someone for no reason at all; pay it forward. When you get an invite (Wedding, College reunion, Black tie Ball) actually make the effort to go. Learn to dance, make the first move, always have 5 jokes to tell and don’t be afraid of laughing out loud. Tell those that you love that you love them, don’t be afraid to tell someone you think they are gorgeous and don’t ever go to bed angry with yourself. Cry when you want to, but don’t be afraid to ask for help; you don’t have to carry it all on your own. And for those of us who are not that young anymore; celebrate the grey, and the knowledge that comes with it, the wrinkles and laughter lines and enjoyment they came from, and especially those that show the learning that made you what you are now.
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