As the new year rolls in, many people will resolve to make a new year's resolution to lose weight. Here are 10 things that will improve your life far more than dropping a dress size or two.
1. A resolution to delete a form of social media you use often.
Sounds easy, but it isn't. Social media is something that most of us use at some point during the day, if not at many points. You may value the time you spend figuring out what your high school friends are up to, but would you if you realized just how much time you spend doing that? Free up your time by dedicating less to social media.
2. A resolution to read more novels and fewer celebrity headlines.
Although we can mutually agree that Kim Kardashian's new baby is adorable, does that mean that that's all we should care about? What's that book you've been wanting to read? Yeah, you should go read that.
3. A resolution to spend more time engaged.
This means less time with your face glued to your phone and more time with your friends and family. This means phones all in the middle during dinner time and not taking time away from the moments that matter to document them.
4. A resolution to be more outgoing.
Tired of being shy? Ever wanted to speak to someone you didn't know but never knew how? Now's your time to learn.
5. A resolution to save more money.
Here is something we could all work on. Tired of blowing through money at the bar? Make a budget and stop exceeding it. You'll be surprised how much money you'll have by this time next year.
6. A resolution to cut out that toxic person in your life.
Tired of being hurt or disappointed? Stop giving energy to those who do not deserve it. Cut out that negative energy in your life once and for all and become an undeniably happier person.
7. A resolution to do something for the first time.
When's the last time you did something for the first time? Go do that.
8. A resolution to call your mother more.
Your mom misses you even if she doesn't say it. Call her more. You'd be surprised how much you didn't realize exactly how much you needed her after all, even when it feels like you've got it all figured out.
9. A resolution to give back.
Got some extra time to spare? Give it back to someone who needs it. Whether it's helping a friend with a subject they're struggling with or volunteering somewhere, get out and give back and see how much your perspective improves.
10. A resolution to live with intent.
Don't like how the last year of your life has gone? Change it. Realize that half of the battles you have could be won by living with intent. Don't like your major? Change it. Tired of being broke? Get a job and start saving. Want to be more adventurous? Do something out of the ordinary. It all starts with you and the intent you wake up with every day.
