We hope everyone has had fun over the holidays! Now, it’s time to start 2013 with some New Year’s resolutions!
A resolution is when you make the decision to change something in your life for the better. Whether it’s a vow to be healthier, eco-friendly or more focused on school, a resolution can help you set and reach important goals for the year.
If you want to make a New Year’s resolution this year, but don’t know what it should be, here are a few suggestions:
- Ride your bike or walk to school to offset your carbon footprint.
- Cut down on the time you spend in front of the TV by one hour per day.
- Be more active by going for a 2 kilometre jog a few times a week.
- Avoid fast food lunches all year long.
- Make a list of 50 books to read throughout 2013 and check them off as you go.
- Only think and say positive thoughts! No negative thoughts allowed!
- Try to improve your marks by one letter grade. If you’re typically a B student, aim to get all As!
- Start a creative project, like writing a novel, starting a blog or making a movie!
- Try something new every week.
Although everybody intends to keep their New Year’s resolutions, it can be difficult without a game plan. If you’re really serious about keeping your New Year’s resolutions, try to follow some of the strategies below!
Be specific. Instead of making a resolution to ‘be healthy,’ try to be more specific. You’ll be more likely to stick with it if you vow to ‘eat more vegetables’ or ‘exercise for 30 minutes each day.’
Write it down. If you are seeing your resolution in writing at least once a day, you are a lot more likely to remember it! Make a note with your resolution to post near your desk or on your fridge.
Think small. Just because this is a New Year’s resolution, doesn’t mean it has to be a drastic change! Even the smallest change can make a difference in your life, and you will be a lot more likely to stick with it.
What will your New Year’s resolutions be? Let us know by sounding off in the comments!