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With 2019 well underway, it’s time to start thinking about all of the goals you set at the start of the year. Whilst most people get straight into doing what they can achieve them, there are a number of people who take a couple of months to work out exactly what it is they want.
With most people, goals ultimately come down to making changes that will improve your life. Whilst it’s a difficult thing to do, setting goals is a great first step to take.
To help you get started, I have put together a list of 5 ways you can improve your life in 2019:
Join a group or community
If you’re feeling as though you’re doing the same things day in and day out, trying something new is a great way to get yourself out of a funk.
One of the best ways to encourage yourself to do something new is to join a local group or community. No matter where you live or what you’re interested in, there’s likely going to be people around you that feel the same – whether it’s collecting a specific item, blogging as a hobby or going to the gym. If you can’t find an existing group or community to join, why not set up you’re own? For a guide on how to do this, you can visit this site here.
Practice self-care at least once a week
A great way to improve your life is to ensure you’re putting yourself first. It’s so easy to get caught up in all the work and errands you have to do that often, we forget to look after ourselves. Ensuring that at least half an hour of your day is spent practicing self-care will help you live a much happier life. Whether it’s having a hot bath after a long day or curling up with a good book, self-care plays a huge factoring in improving your lifestyle.
Spend more time outdoors
Although it’s not for everyone, spending time outdoors can be a great healer – especially if you naturally have to spend a lot of time indoors for your job or your lifestyle. Taking the time to step outside and go for a walk can make the biggest difference to both your mental health and your physical health.
If you’re struggling to find the motivation to go outside every single day, you can visit this handy guide to getting started here.
Consider furthering your education
If you’re looking for a substantial way to change your life in 2019 then why not consider furthering your education? Whilst the may not be for everyone, there are ways to further your education without having to uproot your whole life to move to a new city.
The best way, of course, is to study online. With lots of different Universities offering Masters courses online, you can now study subjects like nursing, business or fashion, no matter where you are in the world. For more information on studying an FNP online, you can visit this site here.
Spend time with the ones you love
Finally, spending time with the people you love is probably one of the best ways to improve your year. It’s all too easy to get caught up in all of the things we have to do, rather than the things we want. Keep those you love close to you, and make sure you spending as much time as you can within their company. You’ll be surprised how good it will make you feel!
Are you looking to improve your life this year? What will you be changing? Let me know in the comments section below.
This is a good list, and I could improve in a couple of these areas, would be good!
Well, it can only get better, is how I look at it, lol. Seriously, this is really good advice.
These are great tips. I always try to spend as much time as possible with loved ones.
So many great tips that we should take more time to practice. I definitely need to work on self care this year!