Smile More - It just looks so dang good on you.
Laugh More - They say laughter's the best medicine and it's true!
Well I don't know who exactly they are to be quite honest, but they're not lying! It's been proven that laughter reduces stress hormones and strengthens the immune system. And even though you might get a cramp in your stomach or cheeks from smiling so big, laughter actually will leave you with more relaxed muscles when you're done chuckling. So even if you have to pretend, I'm sure staring at yourself in the mirror and laughing for no reason might crack ya up a bit. Or just be insanely awkward... Test it out, let me know.
Dance More - I don't care if you don't know how, that's not a valid excuse.
Grab a partner, spin em’ round and round. I bet you’ll both be smiling and laughing with one another. Or well, maybe at one another. But hey it still counts, and guess what? That’s three resolutions right there!
Be Present – Because we’re all here trying to live in the future.
The time is Now. So let it be that way. Stop stressing, stop thinking about what comes next, just live in the present. This could be among the most challenging of all resolutions, but it’s something I think everyone could work on now and then. But especially Now. (See what I did there?)
Drink More Green Tea – It’s good for you!
It hydrates you, gives you crazy energy, and even boosts your metabolism to get you moving! It’s seriously so magical that I can’t even begin to list all of the benefits here. There are tons of sources that go into detail about all of the lovely benefits of drinking green tea and there are also tons of flavors too! Research a little, have a little tea party, and I promise it’ll be worth it.
Manage Your Time – See how much you can accomplish in just one year.
Get a planner, a calendar, some plain old paper, whatever you prefer, and take charge. Actually writing or typing out your plans, your schedule, or even just a to-do list of tasks, will be so beneficial. Looking at your own personally written agenda will keep you responsible for accomplishing everything you’ve got on your plate, and far more motivated to do so. Check everything off, give yourself a pat on the back, and now you’ve got even more time for yourself.
Write Everything Down – Not just your To-Do’s but your Already-Done’s
What all happened to you this past year? Attempting to think far enough back can get rather foggy, and let’s face it, nobody has a perfect memory, not even close. Writing things down, whether outlines or in depth stories, or even just quotes of friends, can help jog your memory of the most forgotten subtle moments that might just put a smile on your face if you could relive them once more. Even when it comes to the big memories, you can't remember every single detail. If you don’t enjoy writing it might seem like a pain, but believe me when I say you will thank yourself later. Sometimes the subtlest details can mean the most. And once you’ve stumbled onto a whole journal full, it might just mean the world to you.
What will you choose to remember and cherish in 2017?
Another year has arrived, and before we know it, it will be a distant memory too.
