New Years resolutions are great and all but they arn't very specific, making it hard to really set your mind to. You need resolutions that are S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound). Having goals like "to lose weight", "budget more this year", and "to eat healthier" are awesome goals to have but they need to be S.M.A.R.T.
Here are 44 S.M.A.R.T. and unique goals, that can be easily applied to almost anyones life:
- Shop and visit small businesses more often
- Stretch daily
- Wash and fold a small load of laundry every other night
- Meal plan at least one meal a week
- Reach out to family and friends more
- Plan more mini adventures
- Stand up and move around more
- Be more consistent with meal times
- Remind yourself of your goals every day
- Practice intentional breathing
- Ditch one bad habit
- Take a 24 hour break from social media every month
- Slow down and appreciate your accomplishments
- Push yourself to make more friends
- Show a special act of kindness weekly
- Update your music playlist
- Keep up with current events more
- Listen to a few podcasts a week
- Wear sunscreen more
- Sanitize more (ex. phone, keyboard, steering wheel, door knobs)
- Organize your photos
- Put your phone away an hour before bed
- Start your own recipe box
- Create one money saving challenge for the year
- Write more thank you cards
- Read an article or part of a book every day
- Learn more about your personality
- Drink a glass of water before bed and when you wake up
- Do more yoga
- Find a workout buddy
- Try visiting a therapist
- Learn new stress management or coping techniques
- Practice more self-love
- Watch more seminars/training videos
- Take an arts or DIY class
- Polish up your resume
- Network more to gain connections
- Take a financial literacy course
- Donate more often
- Attend more social events
- Join a social committee
- Volunteer more
- Schedule regular dates with those who are close to you
- Reconnect with old friends
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