Resolutions for the New Year

It's always fun to make a list of all the changes you want to make in the new year. The phrase "new year, new me" will be everywhere today, but when you think about it, creating a whole new person when the clock strikes midnight isn't a realistic goal, or a healthy one. Instead, we should all strive to simply be better versions of ourselves every day. Here are some achievable resolution ideas that will help us all do just that. 

• Say a prayer at least once a day. When do you feel closest to God? Whether it's when you're in your car, in your bed when you wake up in the morning, or before you eat a meal, choose one moment each day to spend a few minutes with Him. Before you know it, you'll start to crave more of these beautiful moments, and you won't have to plan to make them happen anymore - praying will come naturally. 
• Make one healthy decision each day. For many of us, it's unrealistic that we will follow through on a rigorous diet and exercise program all year long. That's because the choice to lead a more healthy lifestyle is just that - a lifestyle change. It won't happen overnight. Instead, make an effort to make better decisions about food and physical activity first once a day, then twice, until it becomes your way of life. Thinking of snacking on some chips? Go for the baked ones. Need some time to unwind? Go for a walk around the block instead of watching television. The possibilities are endless!
• If you want to spend more time connecting with loved ones, again, start with a goal that you can quantify. Pledge to make one phone call to a different family member each day, or to have a family game night with your children once a week. Before you know it, you'll stop counting and monitoring if you've done your job for the day - you'll know you've done it when you feel the warmth that only closer relationships with loved ones can bring.

New Year's Eve is a great time to start thinking about all the ways you would like to improve, but remember, every day is a new opportunity to be a better you.

Best wishes for a love-filled, prosperous, and happy New Year!
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