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Every year around the end of December the same old routine kicks in like clockwork – it’s the end of the year so it’s time to pledge a New Year’s resolution. But how many of us genuinely make an effort anymore? With things looking undeniably bleak going into 2023, it might seem like sticking to a resolution isn’t as important as it might have been in years past. But resolutions can be incredibly impactful on your well-being if you commit to them.
1. Exercise more
There’s a reason why so many regular gym members try to avoid the gym in January. It’s the time when the “new year, new me” crowd filters in and out again when they realise not only how difficult it is to keep to a firm gym schedule but how expensive it is these days. You don’t need to join a gym to stick to your new year exercise goals though. Take up running or cycling or start playing a sport every weekend with your friends. Exercise doesn’t need to be a chore and it doesn’t need to cost you a thing.
2. Start saving
Saving money is a common new year’s resolution and it’s bound to be even more popular this year thanks to the cost-of-living crisis. Whether it’s saving for a house or a holiday or simply giving yourself a nice safety net to fall back on if things get even tougher next year, making a commitment to spend less and save more is never a bad idea.
3. Learn a language
The world is sadly moving away from the ideals of globalism towards a more nationalistic future and that’s certainly not something to celebrate. But one way you can kick against this doomy trend and expand your mind in the process is to learn a new language. As far as hobbies go, learning the language of a culture and country you love is comfortably one of the most useful. If you’re good enough at it, you might even be able to land a job as a translator!
4. Limit your screen time
Spending most of our spare time glued to our smartphones has become a global phenomenon. These little rectangular boxes that fit in our pockets essentially hold the entirety of human history and knowledge within them, so it’s only natural to get distracted by them. But commit next year to maybe spending an hour a day less on your phone. You might be surprised what you’ve been missing out on in “the real world.”
5. Spend more time with those you love
If there is one positive that came out of the pandemic, it’s that it taught us all to appreciate our friends and family more as we were forbidden from seeing them for so long. Next year, don’t take them for granted and try to see more of the people you love. We promise it’s not a resolution you’ll regret.
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