Resolutions: We recently started sharing examples of New Year’s resolutions that are easier to stick to for the entire year, rather than ones you’ll forget by the end of January. Here, we have a few more that can help you change your life for the better.
Book doctor’s visits for the year: If you purchased a new planner for the year, there is no better time to sit down, reach out to any doctor’s you need to visit this year and make the appointments.
Play upbeat music: Reduce pain, elevate mood and lower stress with music that is upbeat and encourages you to get moving and accomplish things. It may even help to make a playlist you turn on when you need that boost.
Take back your lunch break: Only one in five Americans actually takes a lunch break, according to a survey, even though doing so has been linked to increased productivity.
Find fun ways to spend that time — away from your desk. It will improve your mood and help you tackle the rest of the day’s tasks with renewed energy.
Do one thing at a time: Multitasking doesn’t make you more efficient, but it does stress you out, says mindfulness expert Pedram Shojai, author of The Art of Stopping Time. Organize activities into chunks of time, such as kid time and cooking time, and then “commit to being focused in those allotted minutes and see what happens,” Shojai says.
Make chaotic zones calm: For example, the entryway of your home. Make it a welcoming calm space, rather than an addition to your stress.
Learn a new skill: Challenging your mind is a good way to stay mentally sharp. Likewise, a new skill helps avoid boredom.
Participate in the 100-Day Project: The idea is simple: You commit to doing something consistently for 100 days and post your progress online each day. Whether it’s writing a book, building a portfolio, or practicing a new skill, all you have to do is dedicate five to ten minutes to your creative side each day for 100 days.
And while the official organization usually starts in April, you can begin #The100DayProject whenever it’s best for you.
