Make plans for the new year, not resolutions.
Every year, millions of us start the New Year by making resolutions that we then break within a few days. Whether it be to stop smoking, lose weight or get fit, it seems that all those good intentions start with promise, and more often than not, end in failure. So this year, why not do something different. Rather than challenging ourselves to stop doing something, which is ultimately a negative and is reactive, why not challenge yourself to start something, to do something that is pro-active – a positive.
Here are a few suggestions for challenges that you just might stick too.
Take up a pastime that gets you outdoors
Winter is a time when we spend far too much of our free time inside, with duvet days being a favoured pastime for many. But fresh air, and crisp winters day which give us a dose of our Vitamin D, are all good things that aid our wellbeing, so look for a hobby that gets you outside. Fishing is a hobby that allows you to relax, spend quality time outside and get a real sense of achievement, even if (like my hubby) you always put the fish back. Nowadays this is an easier hobby to start as you can get all your equipment in one place from companies like Wet Wellies. Don’t just think that this is a pastime for men, models Christie Brinkley and Miranda Kerr, as well as Paris Hilton, have all instagrammed their adventures in fishing.
Read More Books
Reading is the path to everything, to enlightenment and knowledge, and to relaxation. Most of us probably don’t read as much as we’d like to, or that we should. Taking part in the Goodreads reading challenge is a good way to keep yourself reading throughout the year. You say how many books you would like to read, and then update your challenge with details of the books you have read. You can also review – from a simple star review to a more detailed write-up. Last year I achieved my challenge to read 50 books, so this year I have increased it to 55.
Improve something that you like to do
Self improvement can never be a bad thing, so if you like to dance, why not take up dancing classes? You can do this for so many things – from cupcake classes for those who like to bake, sports clubs for novices, to, my personal pick, photography courses that range from advanced skills, to helping you create great Instagram pictures. 2017 could be the year you take your passion, and become something of an expert in your chosen field.
Did you set any goals or resolutions this year?
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8 Comments
Hannah
I hate resolutions, i think they are a waste of time. Goals and plans for the new year are much better x
Jodie
I agree that it should be more goals than resolutions, I try to do that. I like yours. I too want to read more and am doing the popsugar reading challenge. Good luck with your reading challenge too! x
Sam
Definitely agree with this! Whenever I’ve made New Year’s resolutions I’ve always set goals that can be measured.
For example this year I want to read 40 books, and I’m also going to keep track of this through the Goodreads Challenge 🙂
Ana De- Jesus
I agree with making plans rather than resolutions , I don’t think that resolutions work whereas plans are more permanent!
Sarah from Lavender Life
I agree with plans over resolutions. I’ve never set any New Year’s resolutions. I just make plans and sometimes set some goals (usually work-related, since we have performance reviews each christmas at work anyway).
Paighton Millington - The Lazy Mamma
Yes! I completely agree with you on this one. I definielty need to read more. My goals this year are to try new things and lose weight. Good luck with your goals! Xx
Natalia
This is a great way to accomplish things: planning them. I think the areas you suggested are really important, I also want to get out more, read and I want to improve at dancing 😀 x
Sarah Bella
I agree, planning things is the way forward for me too. I also have set myself some realistic monthly goals which I find better than setting a whole years worth of resolutions! I also plan on reading 50 books this year, I know I can do this because I read 54 books last year! Great post!