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5 New Years Resolutions For A Better You

The simplest things you can do to improve YOUR life and the lives of those around you!

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The start of a new year is the time that people often take advantage of as a landmark in the timeline of his or her life! Countless people make resolutions as promises of habits they hope to form [or break] and things they hope to accomplish in the new year. Most people make resolutions in an effort to better themselves and their lives. I've listed a few great New Year's Resolutions that if chosen will not only improve your life BUT the lives of those who surround you too! What's stopping you from making one, two, or any number of healthy changes in 2017?!

1. Eat More Vegetables.

A healthy life all starts with what one puts into his or her body. As I like to say, "food is your fuel." With this mindset I tend to choose the highest quality foods to fuel my body! This year try implementing more healthy foods into your diet one meal at a time. Tag your healthy plant-based meals with #eatyourearth!


2. Be Positive.

Your perception is your reality. Make the most of the situation that you are in because that's where you are! If it's really so bad, remember that you rule your own life and have the power to make a change! Do not let the words or actions of others tarnish your positive attitude.


3. Swear Less.

This one goes along with the previous. The words you speak [and think] are reflected right back into your being! Your words and thoughts travel through every aspect of you and radiate throughout your being. Make your words and thoughts of 2017 positive and take a deep breath before speaking when you feel the pangs of anger.


4. Be More Active.

If you tend to have a slow to moderate level of physical activity in your life up the anti a little bit in the new year! You don't have to partake in vigorous workouts just be active for a mere 30 minutes a day! Go for a walk, practice yoga, do some jumping jacks. Anything that will get your blood pumping is good!


5. Coexist with the Earth.

Climate change is real, don't say it isn't. This year, vow to be conscious about how your actions affect our planet. Plant a tree, recycle whenever possible, use reusable shopping bags, start a compost bin, resist buying products with copious amounts of packaging, unplug electronics when not in use. Any little bit helps! If everybody believed that they couldn't make a difference no one would be doing anything to help our planet and it would be far worse. Do your part!


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