It's almost that time of year again, you know, the time where everyone acts like they are going to completely become a new person all because of a new year. Chances are, most people won't change that much but that is only because almost every single resolution people make is way too vague and scary-sounding so people just eventually give up. It can be way more daunting to think "I'm going to quit smoking cold turkey!" instead of "this year I will lessen down on all things that are bad for me, including smoking." Hearing those big, scary resolutions can frighten some people which is, in my opinion, the main reason nobody follows through with their resolutions. Here is my list of suggestions for some resolutions that are a bit less stressful, and way easier to achieve. Hey, maybe we should make "making my resolutions less horrible" a resolution!
1. Donate your time
2. Be more open-minded
3. Stop pre-judging
4. Drink more water
5. Cut back on social media
6. Laugh more
7. Understand that essentially, a new year won't change anything unless you change
8. Be a better friend
9. Travel
10. Eat like you love your body
11. Relax more
12. Put yourself first every now and then
13. Do one thing a day that scares you
14. Get a job that you enjoy
15. Wear bright colors
16. Let go of things that are stressing you out
17. Start on a new journey
18. Go vegan, non-GMO, or Gluten Free
19. Donate your old clothes once a month
20. Join a club or a team
21. Drive the speed limit
22. Read a good book, or two
23. Wear super comfortable pajamas
24. Begin to love yourself
25. Love your neighbor
26. Take a few breaths each day when you wake up
27. Be thankful
28. Go back to church
29. Pray on big decisions
30. Try a new cupcake flavor
31. Eat new foods
32. Try a new wine
33. Cry because it's good for you
34. Watch funny movies
35. Go back to college
36. Take up a hobby
37. Explore your hometown
38. Dance around your house when you get ready in the morning
39. Smile at 10 strangers a day
40. Let 2016 go, the good, the bad, and the ugly...just let it go.
