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5 resolutions you can actually keep

  • Cassie Sheets
  • Dec 26, 2022
  • Dec 26, 2022 Updated Jun 24, 2024

Setting goals for the new year is a great way to motivate yourself. Try these ideas to kick off 2023 on a good note.

Daily gratitude journal

Daily gratitude journal

Life can be overwhelming, but taking five minutes a day to write in a gratitude journal can keep the glass half full. This guided journal prompts you to write down daily affirmations, things you’re grateful for, and acts of kindness, but even adding a daily gratitude note in your phone can bring more positive energy into 2023.

Spend less time on screens

Spend less time on screens

With more of us working from home, spending the whole day on a screen isn’t out of the ordinary. This year, schedule some screen-free time daily to enjoy a long walk or a chat with friends and family.

Join a book club

Join a book club

It’s easy to be ambitious on Jan. 1, but when our busy lives get in the way leisure activities like reading tend to be the first to go. Joining an online or in-person book club is a great way to meet new friends and stay on top of your reading goals.

Learn a new skill

Learn a new skill

Have you ever wanted to make the perfect crème brûlée? Or maybe you’d like to change your own tire? With countless YouTube tutorials, learning a skill has never been easier. Sites like Udemy and Coursera make learning more about a new subject more accessible than ever. 

Give back by volunteering

Give back by volunteering

Doing something kind for others is the perfect way to enrich your life in 2023. Whether your cause is fundraising for cancer research or getting more shelter dogs adopted, sites such as VolunteerMatch can help you find local opportunities.

The best free workout apps for your 2023 New Year’s resolution

The best free workout apps for your 2023 New Year’s resolution

If your goal is to get fit, you don’t need to break the bank on expensive home equipment, a gym membership or personal training.

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