8 New Year's Resolutions You Have to Try
Can you believe another year is quickly drawing to an end? We hope the past year has been filled with love, happiness, wonderful new memories, and time spent on Topsail Island. As we look to the new year, it's an excellent time to slow down and take a moment to reflect on your hopes and aspirations for the future. With a new year on our minds, we can't help but think of a few New Year's resolutions that may be worth trying, so we've compiled a neat list for you to consider.
1. Plan a vacation
2. Stay In Touch with Relatives
With everyone's busy lives, letting time fly by without talking to extended family is easy. Sure, we keep up with folks on social media, but when's the last time you picked up the phone, called an extended relative, or sent a card? We challenge you in the new year to make a little extra effort to keep in touch with your family.
3. Start A New Tradition
Starting a new tradition is a fun way to shake things up! There are endless ideas of traditions you can start, whether you're looking for something sweet, silly, or impactful. You can begin with a family activity or by donating your time to a special cause once a year. No matter the tradition, make it one your family is excited to pass down from generation to generation. If you need a few ideas, check out this blog post, loaded with fantastic ideas.
4. Be Intentional with Your Time
Did you know that a recent study shows the average American spends 4.5 hours on their smartphone every single day? Over a year, that adds up to 70 full days spent looking at the phone! Over a lifetime, that could add up to a decade or more. The holiday season is the perfect time to unplug and spend more time with your family, and we hope you'll carry that sentiment into the new year. As a New Year's resolution, make more time to do things you enjoy, like reading, gardening, taking walks, or whatever brings you joy.
5. Try New Things
Do you go to the same restaurants, visit the same coffee shop, and watch the same shows? Shake it up a little and plan to step out of your comfort zone in the new year! Learning and trying new things not only keeps life interesting, but it's also great for your mental health. Need some ideas of things to try? How about a few beachy activities like surfing, kayaking, fishing, metal detecting, biking, or crabbing? Click here for an excellent resource for trying something new and fun on the water during your Topsail Island vacation.
6. Enjoy More Date Nights
Scheduling a date night a few times a month is a great way to carve out some time for each other, leave your worries behind, and relax. Whether you do something fun and adventurous or enjoy a meal together, you're sure to love the time for just the two of you. This date night idea list is extensive and has plenty of great ideas for you to try.
7. Improve Your Personal Wellness
Whether you want to lose some weight, sleep better, run a little faster, or generally feel better, the new year is the perfect time to focus on improving your wellness. If you could use extra self-love and care, treat yourself to a massage regularly, get your hair done, or take the dog for a walk daily. When you feel your best, everything else seems better as well.
8. Get Organized
Do you find it challenging to function well without organization? If you feel stressed or like things are difficult to handle, it may be time to look around and see if your environment needs a refresh. You'll be surprised at what a little decluttering and organization can do for your mental health.
Whether you want to learn something new, start a new tradition, or would like to book an incredible Topsail Island vacation, New Year's resolutions are a great way to kick off the new year and make it your best year yet. We all know that the years go by fast, and there's no time like the present to make the most of every moment. Cheers to the new year!
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