“Keep a journal. Journaling is a powerful life tool. It can help you to organize your thoughts, plan how to achieve your goals, and get in touch with your true feelings and wants.”— Marelisa, daringtolivefully.comTagged: Resolutions, Journal, Writing, Diary
“Turn all screens off thirty minutes before bed. It allows your mind to rest. It allows you to process your day. And it actually leads to better sleep.”— Kim Quindlen, thoughtcatalog.comTagged: Resolutions, Phone, Television, Sleeping
“Smile more. This one is free and simple and it will improve everyone's day. I think you just smiled didn't you, felt good didn't it?”— Steve Myall, mirror.co.ukTagged: Resolutions, smiling, Happiness, Free
“Resolve to take a social media holiday. Whether than means just for one day or longer, give yourself time to unplug and recharge.”— Jacob Geers, thoughtcatalog.comTagged: Resolutions, Social Media, Break
“Don't hang out with people you don't like. There are 6 billion people in the world.”— Ross Jones-Morris, hexjam.comTagged: Resolutions, Friends, Socialize
“If you hate your job, quit your job. Repeat after me: THE MONEY IS NOT WORTH IT. Food and shelter are clutch though, so make sure you have another job lined up.”— Mackenzie Newcomb, elitedaily.comTagged: Resolutions, Work, Career, Quit
“Pay more attention to what’s going on in the world. If you struggle to keep up with the news like I do, just make simple changes in your life. Set a news site as your browser home page. Follow Twitter accounts or Facebook pages that provide daily updates in your newsfeed”— Kim Quindlen, thoughtcatalog.comTagged: Resolutions, News, Twitter, Facebook
“Only say sorry when you mean it. It's no secret that many women over apologize. At work, at home, and in personal relationships, women are prone to apologizing when they don't mean it, and when it doesn't need to be said.”— Sadie L. Trombetta, bustle.comTagged: Resolutions, Sorry, Apologies
“Improve your work-life balance. Part of this might be working more or fewer hours. If you work late every night, vow to leave the office earlier.”— Jacquelyn Smith, forbes.comTagged: Resolutions, Work, Career, Life
“Don’t commit to things you don’t actually want to do. Try saying ‘no’ from the outset instead of putting yourself in the position to make a lame excuse later.”— Mélanie Berliet, thoughtcatalog.comTagged: Resolutions, excuses, Commitment
“Go see your doctor more often. Staying healthy should be your top priority, but many people seem frighten of doctors and don’t go to the hospital nearly as often as they should, often waiting for their condition to significantly worsen. Regular checkups are a must, no matter how healthy you feel at…”— Ivan Dimitrijevic, lifehack.orgTagged: Resolutions, doctor, Health, Checkups
“Validate people in my life more. It’s easy to take the important people in your life for granted, especially if you see them every day. You don’t have to get all mushy every time you’re around them, but taking the time to let them know how important they are to you on an occasional basis will make y…”— Bembu, bembu.comTagged: Resolutions, Validation, Friends, Family
“Embrace podcasts and books on tape. You can do your chores while listening and won't end up mindlessly agog in front of your flatscreen.”— Justine Harman, elle.comTagged: Resolutions, Podcasts, Books
“Resolve to work ahead. Buy birthday presents earlier, fill out school forms the day they arrive, and stop waiting until the last second.”— Real Simple, realsimple.comTagged: Resolutions, procrastination, Hard Work
“Taste something new. I know people who always get the same dish when they go to their favorite restaurant. It makes sense; it’s something you love and you know they do it well. But as with travel, you might find something you like even more, you just have to discover it.”— Louise Jones, winerist.comTagged: Resolutions, eating, food, Restaurants
“Be kind to yourself. Above all else, remember that it’s OK to make mistakes along the way. Be kind to yourself – the process of making improvements to our daily routines is a marathon, not a sprint. Self-love can go a long way toward a healthier lifestyle.”— Philip Ross, ibtimes.comTagged: Resolutions, Self-Love, kindness
“Get more quality sleep. With big TV’s, computers, smartphones, tablets and all sorts of gadgets with glowing lights and beeping alerts, it can be hard to get enough sleep at night. You should be gunning for at least 8 hours of sleep a night.”— Ivan Dimitrijevic, lifehack.orgTagged: Resolutions, Sleeping, Rest, Relaxation
“Read more books by women. This one is simple: instead of reading books by the men who dominate the best sellers list, concentrate on reading female authors.”— Sadie L. Trombetta, bustle.comTagged: Resolutions, Books, Reading, Women
“The next time you can’t remember something, resist the urge to Google the answer. Challenge your brain to recall that useless tidbit instead.”— Mélanie Berliet, thoughtcatalog.comTagged: Resolutions, Google, Intelligence
“Make an effort with co-workers. We spend countless hours with the people we work with, but few of us take the time to get to know our colleagues. Building friendships in the workplace can actually relieve stress or tension in the office.”— Philip Ross, ibtimes.comTagged: Resolutions, Co-Workers, Work, Career
“Read a book. Whether it be through supporting your local library or via that Kindle you were given by Santa, why not hit the classics?”— Steve Myall, mirror.co.ukTagged: Resolutions, Reading, Books
“Cry. When you're happy and when you're sad; embrace your emotions as they come.”— Mackenzie Newcomb, elitedaily.comTagged: Resolutions, cry, Tears, emotions
“Listen to more of your favorite type of music. Music boosts spirits and helps reduce depression.”— Simple Truth, simpletruth.comTagged: Resolutions, Music, Songs, Depression
“Use your credit cards for emergencies only by removing them from your purse or wallet. Only spend with whatever cash you bring with you.”— Simple Truth, simpletruth.comTagged: Resolutions, Credit Cards, Cash, Money, saving
“Volunteer. We tend to think our own bliss relies on bettering ourselves, but our happiness also increases when we help others”— Alyssa Sparacino, health.comTagged: Resolutions, Volunteer, Helping Others, charity
“Be more organized. There are two key areas that are very important to keep organized in all jobs: your calendar and your desktop.”— Jacquelyn Smith, forbes.comTagged: Resolutions, Organization, Desk, calendar
“Save money. Save money by making healthy lifestyle changes. Walk or ride your bike to work, or explore carpooling. (That means more money in your pocket and less air pollution.)”— Alyssa Sparacino, health.comTagged: Resolutions, Money, saving, Walking
“Join more university clubs. Of course university is not only about coursework; it’s also a chance to meet new people and get involved in all kinds of activities and clubs.”— Laura Bridgestock, topuniversities.comTagged: Resolutions, Clubs, university, Students
“Stay in touch. Feel like old friends (or family) have fallen by the wayside? It’s good for your health to reconnect with them.”— Alyssa Sparacino, health.comTagged: Resolutions, contact, Family, Friends, Communication
“Quit drinking (or at least cut back). Most people are aware of the damaging effects of drinking alcohol, especially binge drinking, but we do it anyway. Even cutting back on how often you drink, or how much you drink in one sitting can have benefits to your body and brain.”— Bembu, bembu.comTagged: Resolutions, Drinking, Alcohol, Beer, Wine