Its Almost 2019! Ring In The New Year With These Resolutions
It’s time to start thinking about the resolutions we’re going to make for the upcoming year. Whether you admit it or not, and whether you follow through or not, we’re pretty sure that everyone makes some sort of resolution as a fresh start for the new year. Here are some resolution ideas that we love (and that are pretty common) because they not only help us to be better but help to make the world around us better, as well… Now that’s the way to do 2019!
(1) Read More
How many books do you read per year? Chances are, it’s not nearly as many as you’d like. Fortunately, there are a few easy ways to up your reading intake. Like with any habit, once you form a reading routine and stick with it, you’ll be amazed at how many titles you’re crossing off your 'To-Be Read' list.
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s hard to find time for ourselves, especially time to sit in silence and dive into a book! But reading is one of the past times that we need to try to keep in our schedule, as often as we can. There are so many benefits of reading, including mental stimulation, stress relief, better memory, and increased concentration. Take a break from the craziness of life and step into another world for a bit!
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(2) Spend Time With Loved Ones
Just spending a little time with someone shows that you care, shows that they are important enough that you’ve chosen to find the time for them (out of all the things to do on your busy schedule); If you go beyond that, and truly connect with them, through good conversation, that says even more. Many times its our actions, not just our words, that really speak what our hearts feel.
This is a resolution that will require much dedication and hard work on your part. It is going to mean making a change to your lifestyle. As we all know, anything worth having is seldom easy, however, the rewards you will receive in return will be truly worth it.
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Schedule it. If you think about it, you schedule many other things in your life, so why not friends and family time:
-Girls’ night out with friends
-Family game night.
-Dinner and a movie with other couples.
-Date night with your spouse or partner.
*Just as with adults, children need attention and affection. In fact, they usually need it even more.
Show your love to them daily – even if it's in the smallest way.
(3) Come Up With A Money Management System
Having a sound money management plan can be the light at the end of the tunnel for people trying to get their financial life in order
A good portion of Americans don’t properly manage their money. Some sources report that Americans are pretty bad when it comes to their finances as compared to other developed countries. However, there is hope for you if you find yourself among this group.
Managing your money, like anything, takes time to understand and to improve on. It also takes commitment and a solid understanding of your financial situation. These are the first steps in effective money management. Everyone and anyone who ever took control of their finances went through this; and getting your financial life in order, sooner rather than later, is of utmost importance
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(4) Be More Positive
We hear it over and over: "It’s the little things that count". It turns out the cliché is dead-on. Research shows that one of the most important secrets to a happy life is to relish the many small moments that bring delight.. perhaps the ones you may not even notice. When you start calling attention to them, your mind becomes more inclined toward joy. Over time, joy and happiness become increasingly effortless.
The best part? Getting there is ridiculously easy.
When something goes horribly wrong, our emotions hardly feel like a choice.
It's logical to feel upset, angry or guilty about a negative situation, so it only makes sense to react accordingly, right?
Not entirely...
Research suggests that our happiness is more of a choicethan purely influenced by circumstance. And as the Shakespeare quote above implies, the nature of our situations may just be determined by how we categorize them. In other words, a negative attitude may appear to be the logical reaction, but that doesn't mean we have to adopt one.
It isn't hard to be one of those people who looks on the bright side of life, but it might take some practice and what better time than at the start of the new year?!
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(5) Take Some Time For Yourself
When you have a busy schedule, no matter if you're an adult or a teen, you should be able to relax once in a while. This can seem hard with demands of work, school, and family life. But it's also important to your overall well-being. No matter how busy you are, it's important to take time from your schedule to focus on yourself.
If you spend all day telling yourself you’re too busy and have no time, I guarantee you’ll attract and manifest more busyness and have no time in your life. However, if you change your thoughts and focus on what's in your control — the present moment — you’ll find that you’ll achieve more in your day, and with less stress too.
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(6) Try New Things
Whether you realize it or not, you spend the majority of your day doing things you’ve already done hundreds or thousands of times before. Very rarely do you actually try new things for the purpose of engaging a unique experience. But what if you made it a point to do exactly that? There are many benefits to doing new things – don’t cheat yourself out of them.
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**Speaking of trying new things, if you’re not much of an artist but have always wanted to try your hand at it, why not do it now?! Join us for a painting and wine class at our Raleigh-area studio and see that anyone can paint, no matter your prior experience. The majority of our customers are new to the concept of painting and wine and haven’t lifted a brush since they were in grade school. We proudly help anyone learn how to tune in to their creative side of the brain and find their inner-artist as they paint, drink, and have fun!
Being more creative is always a great (and popular) New Year’s Resolution, so take advantage of our classes and get to know the creative YOU! One of our talented artists will walk you through the painting, step-by-step, encouraging you the whole time. You’ll leave the class with a handmade souvenir that you can take home and hang up for everyone to admire. Be proud of your accomplishment and who knows, you might just find your new, relaxing pastime in the form of painting; Enjoying a leisurely and creative activity like painting can lead to other hobbies like sketching, knitting, ceramics, and more, so give it a try and see what you think!
We hope to see you all soon and from our family here at Pinot’s Palette, Brier Creek, Happy New Year!!!
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