Great basketball coach John Wooden said, “When you do little things each day, eventually big things occur.”
Venerated Oprah Winfrey said, “Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instil in us. Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.”
Personal resolutions have been a hot topic of conversation as we look to improve upon life from the previous year. While the most popular resolutions include make more money, losing a few pounds, quitting a bad habit, or making an effort to spend more time with family. Apart from these, it is also important to consider goals that develop and prepare us for the challenges we face in roles at work, as this is the place we spend the majority of our time. That’s why some time, it is called extended family. Creating easy-to-implement resolutions can help us improving our quality of life; become a better person, leader and advance at work.
“Balance” is the key of all resolutions……….
Resolutions, to make this year better than the last:
- Become a better time manager: Time is an invaluable asset and should be spent wisely. Learning where to expend energy, and where not to, has innumerable benefits, including less stress, more free time, fewer mistakes and improved production.
- Manage your debt: The peace of mind that comes with taking control of debt can do wonders for overall health. The first step to getting on track financially is to get organized. Make a list of all debts, including minimum monthly payments and due dates. Create a bill payment calendar to remind you which payments are due when.
- Go back to school: Furthering your education can be a great way to grow intellectually, find a new career path, or discover a sense of purpose. “Becoming a student again is a chance for you to reconnect with yourself.
- Make an effort with co-workers: We spend countless hours with the people we work with, but few of us take the time to get to know our colleagues. Building friendships in the workplace can actually relieve stress or tension in the office.
- Be more mindful: Downtime can make many people uneasy – all those errands aren’t going to run themselves! – But getting off the hamster wheel every now and then is a must. Many of us schedule our every move, and then obsess over sticking to the plan. Few people allow room to improvise or to simply be still. Learning to be mindful – putting your attention on the present, rather than thinking about the past or planning for the future – can relieve stress, improve sleep, lower blood pressure and improve overall well-being.
- Be a better listener: Cultivating strong professional and social relationships, as well as improving memory, are just some of the advantages of being a good listener. Eye contact and positive body language can go a long way in a conversation. Listening will help you better show support for others, resolve problems and build rapport.
- Log in some volunteer hours: Volunteering is a great way to make a difference in someone else’s life, build self-confidence, develop new skills, foster friendships and cultivate a sense of purpose. Find something you enjoy doing, and commit a few hours a week or a month to giving back.
- Reconnect with your loved friends or family: It may be as simple as pledging to get together in person or by phone quarterly to catch up, a conscious effort to include them on your holiday card list or making time to stay connected via social media. Finally, give it time.
- Eat better Eat healthy. Reducing the risk of heart disease, boosting energy, fighting disease and improving mood – these are just a few of the many benefits of having a healthy diet. It’s easy to get into a routine of eating out. Making a run to the deli or burger joint for lunch during work might seem convenient, but all of those calories end up costing more than an hour’s wage. Make a point to pack your own lunch for work, a lunch of fruits and vegetables and rich proteins.
- Try new foods: The adage that ‘variety is the spice of life’ holds true. Exploring new culinary traditions can be fun, engaging. Get adventurous! Make a point to try a new recipe once a week. Learning to give something new a try is a lesson that will take you far in life.
- Get enough sleep: The average adult’s needs between seven and eight hours of sleep a night. It’s one of the best ways to keep your body and mind in tip-top shape. A good night’s sleep has been linked to less stress, increased alertness, reduced inflammation and may even prevent certain chronic disease.
- Make time for exercise. Just 20 minutes a day of moderate physical activity can boost energy, improve mood and keep certain dangerous health conditions like high blood pressure at bay. Walking, swimming and mowing the lawn fall into the category of moderate exercise. Exercise doesn’t have to be tedious. In fact, it can even be fun. Take a dance class, go hiking or join a local sports team to get the blood flowing.
- Take a trip: The benefits of taking a vacation are many and can contribute to a positive attitude and improved emotional health. Vacation should be really defined as a time when we can really turn off those tech work savers and just relax and have fun. “If you have a job that's very creative and you don't take time off you hit a wall and you need a change. The break will allow you to refresh your brain cells.”
- Be kind to yourself: Above all else, remember that it’s OK to make mistakes along the way. Be kind to yourself – the process of making improvements to our daily routines is a marathon, not a sprint. Self-love can go a long way toward a healthier lifestyle.
Keep smiling…..Keep moving……Keep India clean.
(source http://www.ibtimes.com/)
