In a few days, 2014 will have ended. The time for New Year’s Resolutions is here again. The thing is how do we stay on track for New Year’s Resolutions in 2015?
Generally, after the first week of January, the best intentions go to the wayside, forgotten in the juggling of family and work. Perhaps, keeping it simple is the approach to use. So here are some easy ones to consider:
- Give ourselves credit. Sometimes we forget where we started and how far we’ve come in the journey. It is good to take a break, remembering that our lives are all works in progress.
- Practice active listening.
- Drink more water and try green tea instead of sodas and coffee.
- Donate clothes or household stuff that are not needed. If finances are on the tight side, organize a garage sale. It’s a win/win situation as others can use stuff that may be unnecessary to you.
- Make every effort to stay in touch with family and friends. Use email and social media. The cliché that ‘life’s short’ is a reminder to appreciate the present.
- Be punctual; credibility increases with punctuality. Being prompt for appointments and meetings shows respect for other people’s time.
- Organize and avoid accumulating clutter. A disorderly environment mirrors a cluttered mind.
- Make every effort to spend less than you earn. When possible, begin saving at least 5% of your monthly salary. Rainy days don’t announce themselves.
- Be more positive in looking at negative situations. Go into the thinking mode of “a solution is available, I just haven’t found it yet” when faced with challenges.
- Take the time to just be. Start with turning off the phone for ten minutes. Practice the art of doing nothing. It may be the only time you hear your body.
Sticking to 2015 New Year’s Resolutions is the goal but more important is staying on track every day to achieve a balanced physical, emotional, and mental life.
Written by Yoli P.- The Help