Over the past few weeks, many people in our area have chimed in about their resolutions for 2025.
Here are some of the goals that are being set:
- Exercise to feel good, not to lose weight: Focusing on how exercise makes you feel, rather than just the number on the scale.
- Stop gossiping: Choosing to speak positively and avoid negativity.
- Give one compliment a day: Offering compliments to make others feel good.
- Try something new: Stepping out of your comfort zone and exploring new experiences.
- Declutter: Cleaning up your space to reduce stress and clear your mind.
- Turn off your phone one night a week: Disconnecting from technology for better sleep.
- Waste less: Using less plastic and more reusable items like bags and containers.
- Volunteer: Helping others, which also helps your own well-being.
- Write down one thing you’re grateful for each night: Ending your day with gratitude to feel more positive.
- Drink more water: Staying hydrated to improve your health.
- Stop multitasking: Focusing on one task at a time to reduce stress and be more productive.
- Be kind to yourself: Treating yourself with compassion, instead of being self-critical.
- Call friends instead of texting: Connecting with friends through calls or video chats.
- Buy only what you need: Avoid unnecessary purchases to reduce clutter and save money.
- Clean your car: Keep your car tidy by cleaning it regularly.
- Take the stairs: Choosing stairs over elevators to improve your fitness.
- Let go of grudges: Letting go of anger and moving forward with a fresh start.
- Stay in touch with important people: Check in with friends and family to stay connected.
- Bring a plant into your home: Adding plants to reduce stress and improve the atmosphere.
- Use less plastic: Reducing plastic waste to help the environment.
- Send handwritten letters: Write thoughtful, personal letters to others.
- Avoid negative people: Staying away from people who complain or bring you down.
- Remove negativity: Getting rid of things, activities, or people that cause negativity in your life.
- Cook more: Enjoying the process of cooking and trying new recipes.
- Do something that scares you: Facing your fears to build confidence.
- Clean as you go: Keeping things tidy without overwhelming yourself with big cleaning tasks.
- Pay it forward: Doing small acts of kindness for others.
- Listen more, talk less: Being a better listener and learning from others.
- Write down your goals: Write down your goals to help you stay focused and motivated.
- Follow speed limits: Driving safely and sticking to speed limits to avoid unnecessary risks.
