Deep Dive Into New Year’s Resolution Ideas
It’s the end of the year, and a new chapter is upon us. Each season, many people make New Year’s resolutions, but it can obviously be difficult to keep them. If you’re going to make a New Year’s resolution this year, it’s a good idea to take a real deep dive into what you want to do and make sure that your goal is attainable. Setting a doable New Year’s resolution will make it easier to get past the finish line.
New Year’s Resolution Ideas
So, how successful are people, in general, in keeping their New Year’s resolutions? According to the Fisher College of Business, “Researchers suggest that only 9% of Americans that make resolutions complete them” and that “23% of people quit their resolution by the end of the first week and 43% quit by the end of January.” Those aren’t good odds, but you can be one of the few who actually is able to keep your New Year’s resolution going strong.
I think the best New Year’s resolutions are about helping others. If you take the focus off yourself, maybe you’ll be more likely to keep that New Year’s resolution.
The experts at Reader’s Digest suggest to make a resolution to write a thank-you note to someone in your life from your past. That’s a wonderful idea, but I would add to make sure that person isn’t so far in the past that they wonder why they’re getting a note from a random person who they don’t remember. You could come off as a bit crazy. “Get a nice card, write down your memories of how that person changed your life, thank them and send it off,” Reader’s Digest notes. “They will treasure your ‘Happy New Year’ wishes, and you’ll benefit from remembering a positive moment in your life.”
Some other ideas for resolutions to help others is to volunteer or give to a charity once a month, give a neighbor a treat each month or check in with a family member or friend who is alone on a regular basis. You may be more likely to keep these resolutions, because they’re about helping others.
Another great New Year’s resolution is to read a book a month. “Reading is good for your brain,” Parade notes, and “it can reduce stress, and it can improve your memory and concentration.”
Finally, Good Housekeeping suggests starting a gratitude journey this year. They note that, “research has shown that recognizing the things in your life that you can be grateful for is good for your mental and physical wellness.” Reach out to me with your ideas for creative resolutions.
Ways to Be Instantly More Attractive in the Dating Game
Be interested in the other person
This one might seem odd. If you’re trying to attract someone, why would you try to focus on them? But, it works. People like to feeling like the person their with is actually interested in them. It helps you actually be an attractive person if it isn’t always about you and if you focus on your partner, date or friend.
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Be comfortable
Sure, you want to look good on your date. But, if you’re wearing heels that are too high or pants that look cool but just don’t fit, you might be uncomfortable, and that will make the other person uncomfortable. “The most important thing is that you feel comfortable in what you are wearing. If you are not comfortable, it will show in your body language and your date will be able to tell,” says Houseofcoco.net.
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Be confident
Everyone always talks about confidence being attractive, and they’re not wrong. Being confident in yourself is a very attractive quality. You don’t need to be an egomaniac or anything, though. No bragging fests on a first date. Just, be confident in who you are and in the spectacular, rock star of a person that God created you to be.
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Be yourself
This goes along with confidence. Just be you, because nobody else can be you. “As cheesy as it sounds, the most important thing you can do on a date is to look and act like your authentic self,” notes Southerntide.com.
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Smell nice
This is a tricky one. I’m not a big fan of perfume. But, it’s good to smell nice on a date. That said, do not – I repeat, to not – overdue it. There’s really no bigger turnoff than someone who smells like they just took a dive into a pool of really strong perfume or cologne. Less is more.
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Smile
Show off those pearly whites! Something as simple as smiling can make you instantly appear attractive, because it implies that you’re happy on both the outside and inside. No RBF, please. Smiling is contiguous, too, in the best possible way.
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Display good posture
Your mom was right when she told you to sit up straight. “Slouching makes you look unconfident and bored, neither of which are attractive qualities,” notes Houseofcoco.net. “Sit up straight and make sure your shoulders are back. It will make you look more confident and alert, two qualities that are sure to impress your date.”
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Have fun
Dating and socializing is supposed to be fun. Humans were meant to be together in a community, and that’s a good thing. So, just have fun on your date. Be playful. Laugh. Flirt. Wink. Okay, maybe don’t wink. That’s creepy. But, you can send a wink emoji. Simply have fun.
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