NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS

Spend more time for family and friends - This is the most common new year resolution taken by over 50% Americans.A recently taken survey shows that most people take a resolution to appreciate loved ones and spend more time with family and friends this year. Make plans to meet up with old friends at some restaurant and have a great time enjoying being with your friends. Or take your family out to some amusement park. Nothing like a picnic can bring joy and happiness in the family!
Become Fit - Becoming fit is the watchword among the people now. Why not spend some time for your body? Try to do some exercise to keep your body healthy. You don’t have to spend hours everyday working out, experts recommend doing three 20 minute sessions of exercise per week for those starting out.
Cut down the Extra Fat - Over 63% of Americans are found to be obese according to research studies. Are you obese? Why not try to cut down that extra pound of fat? Try doing some exercise, go to the local gymnasium to shed some weight and avoid eating too much junk food. Setting a reasonable goal and staying focused are the most important factors in losing weight, and the key to success for millions of Americans who made a New Year’s commitment to shed extra pounds.
Quit Smoking - If you have resolved to stop your smoking habit, then there are a variety of free support services, hotlines and smoking cessation classes to help you kick it out. Even if you’ve tried to quit before and failed, don’t let it get you down. On average, smokers try about four times before they quit for good. Start enjoying your life, smoke-free!
Quit Alcohol - Have you decided to stop drinking? If you are having trouble trying to quit alcohol, then there is a host of help and support available to you. Most probably, there might be a local Alcoholics Anonymous group in your area. Try to get in touch with them. There are also a number of treatment-based programs, as well as support groups for families of alcoholics. Remember, you can quit drinking. So don’t lose hope.
Get out of debt - The recent economic crisis hit everyone hard. Most of us are struggling to get out of debt. If you are in debt, then try to get out of it. Stop using credit cards unnecessarily because they charge a lot of interest (about 3% per month). Promise yourself not to use them except in case of emergencies. Try to cut down on expenditure. Make sure you save some money regularly. You don’t have to be completely stingy, just try to save a small amount regularly.
Learn something new - The saying goes “Known is a drop, Unknown is an Ocean”. Admit it, we all know only a drop. Why not try to learn something new? Like trying to learn a new language, or taking a course in some skill or reading a new good book? It’ll be worth the time you put into it. And you might find yourself enjoying the experience.
Become more organized - You’d find it on top of every new year resolutions list. Its very important too. Try to keep a daily planner or if you spend a lot of time with computers try to get a calendar software. Try to find out where you are spending more time and where you are wasting time. You can stop doing things which eat away time and become more productive. There are many tools available to keep track of your time. Google Calendar is a very useful free tool.
Help others - Helping others will give you joy and satisfaction. Volunteer for some activity this year. Why not help your local library, or spend time mentoring a child or donate something to charity? There are a lot of non-profit organizations working for good things. You can show your support by donating a little to them. For example, it will give you a deep sense of happiness if you donate some money to an orphaned child. It doesn’t always have to be big. Remember “Charity begins at home”? Why not help your family members by taking the time to clean your house or help the neighbor. Helping others will give both yourself and others a great feeling of happiness.
Enjoy life more - We all have a hectic lifestyle. What will be the meaning of life if you don’t enjoy it? Do something new and enjoyable. Read a good book, or take up a hobby, or go skiing. Remember, it is your life. You should enjoy it.
By now, I hope you are fairly certain what your new year resolutions are going to be. Do make yourself some good resolutions and follow them. A happy new year to all of you.
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