Every year, I make a list of new habits I’d like to start in the New Year, old bad habits I’d like to break. Some of them are simple, like calling my grandmother more often, but some are more difficult, like giving up Dr. Pepper (I know it’s bad for me, but I just can’t help myself!). Whether you’re looking to make a small change, or a major, life-altering one, here are my ideas for some fantastic New Year’s resolutions, along with tips on how to keep them!
1. Quit smoking
We all know the dangers associated with smoking, but millions of people around the world still smoke. My first bit of advice? If you’re not ready to quit, don’t let anyone pressure you into attempting it. When you are ready, make sure you have an action plan, and a small army of supporters. You can quit cold turkey, wean yourself gradually, use smoking-cessation products like Nicorette gum, or even get a prescription medication from your doctor, like Chantix. Once you do quit smoking, you’ll notice some benefits right away — more energy, less breathlessness, and more kissing time with your sweetheart!
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2. Get your sleep
Lack of sleep can leave you susceptible to everything from catching a cold to the H1N1 virus. It can also make you look sallow, sullen, and worn out. So unattractive! The best way to stay healthy and look bright-eyed is to make sure you’re getting your eight to ten hours of sleep each night. If you suffer from insomnia, the best way to combat it is to set a bedtime routine and stick to it! Also, avoid caffeine and spicy foods at least three hours before bedtime, and stop watching TV for an hour before bedtime. If you still can’t sleep, you may want to talk to your doctor about an over-the-counter or prescription drug to help.
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I never smoked and I’m not so interested in watching TV so much, but I definitely should start exercising more (actually this is my main purpose this year) and have a healthy nutrition.
Great ideas…now I know exactly why I am not so keen on setting New Year Resolutions for myself…I would be too disappointed since I would not be able to follow them for very long.
well sg,i think you and i have that in common. but what i do instead is to set small tasks for myself to follow through a smaller period – like a month or three maybe. and then renew (or not) that resolution at the end of that period!
My resolutions are to exercise, eat healthier and watch less TV.
I havent started on any of them.. that doesn’t mean I’m breaking them yet tho =P
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THANKS!
haha.. well best of luck!
I don’t smoke. I started eating healthy last year. My only problem is setting aside time to pamper myself and exercise. If I stop working out even for a day I get lazy and skip couple of days in a row.
i’m going to copy that resolution of yours Fatima – to pamper myself and have some more ME time! thanks :D
I need to work on the smoking part.. So difficult to do and keep!! :S
And sleeping is such a wish for me as I’m so active and hate loosing time in bed! :S
Now this is just plain discriminatory innit? You got smoking on that list BUT you don’t have drinking OR sex… it’s bit like a man with two legs rather than three. I use one word to describe such men. “Incomplete”.
ps: I would request and appreciate if you women didn’t start singing that “boy”band song with the same name.