Determined to fly to the moon this year? If you figure out a way, let us know.
Or, maybe you want to hit a walk-off grand slam homer in the bottom of the ninth for the Rangers or Astros – in game seven of the World Series, of course. Keep practicing and be on time for spring training.
The point is, New Year’s resolutions range from the silly to the absurd, and everything in between. But what about those that matter most? Are any of them on your list this year?
Here are a few we highly recommend.
Good Health
Between work, managing a home, and keeping track of after school and extracurricular activities, it’s all too easy to place personal health goals on the back burner. If you’re nodding your head in agreement, don’t shoot for the moon all at once. Set small, realistic goals you can work towards starting now. Pledge to drink 8 glasses of water a day. Grab a buddy and take a brisk 20-minute walk at least four times a week. Replace one high fat, high calorie food with a healthier option each day. Sign up for a spring 5K that you can start preparing for now. Keep a journal or join a fitness group to help keep yourself accountable.
Relationships
How long has it been since you’ve spoken to your sister? Do you even remember what the argument was about? Keep thinking about that friend from college you wish you could reconnect with? There’s no time like the present to reach out and let bygones stay put. If you’re thinking about someone, let them know. Pick up the phone, send a text, write a note, and don’t let another year (or decade!) go by without working to nourish and improve on your relationships.
Education or Career
Whether you regret not going to college, not finishing your master’s degree, or feel like you’ve plateaued in your current position, put a plan in place now to move forward. Conduct a little research into educational opportunities, polish up your resume, or schedule a meeting with your boss to discuss your future with the company.
Home
Not as in love with your home as you once were but can never find the time or money to do anything about it? Open a separate savings account and pledge to add $25, $50, or $100 each week for home updates. You’ll be amazed at how quickly it adds up. In the meantime, use a little muscle and elbow grease to work on low- or no-cost updates like decluttering the basement, painting the kitchen cabinets, or painting the living room.
Here’s another path to improvement that might apply to you. Let’s say your furnace or AC system still “works”, but your utility costs keep climbing higher and higher. And that’s to say nothing of the occasional yet more frequent repair bills. Here’s the question: are you really saving money by not replacing that old clunker of a system, or are you better off replacing it? If you’re stuck in a quandary, contact Optimum Air for straight advice you can trust. And that’s a promise.