From the moment the clock strikes midnight on new years' eve the pressure is on to create resolutions, break bad habits and make yourself an all-round better person.
Some people take to the challenge with vigour and enthusiasm, whilst others struggle to rise to the occasion.
The New Year presents an opportunity to better oneself - but where do you start? How do you go about doing it and is it going to cost you an arm a leg to do so? The answer is to start small, create realistic goals and set reachable targets, that way you aren't going to disappoint yourself if you fail! Bearing all of this in mind - here are the top 5 ways to look forward to the New Year, instead of sinking into a post-Christmas slump.
1.
Organise something to look forward to When the fun and excitement of Christmas is over and you have nothing new to look forward to the future is going to look bleak.
With this in mind, arrange something down the line to rekindle your excitement.
This might be a holiday, a meeting with old friends or a summer party.
Whatever it is, keep it in mind and work towards it.
2.
Try something new Increase your confidence and your social life with a new hobby.
Not only will this get you out of the house, but will give you something to concentrate on in your spare time instead of stressing out.
Alternatively, fulfil that DIY issue that you've always kept putting off.
Maybe you've always intended on fixing up your bedroom - well now is the time to do so! Create a realistic timeframe in which you want to get it done and get to it.
When you finish you'll feel a real sense of achievement.
3.
Join a health club Joining a gym or health club needn't be about losing weight.
On the contrary, joining a health club is all about trying something new, getting out and about and enjoying a little bit of self-indulgence.
And if you lose weight in the meantime you've got yourself an added bonus.
Try a gym that also has a spa and book yourself in for that well deserved treatment.
4.
Create a goal You might want to save some money, or perhaps you'd like to meet someone special.
Create a wish list for yourself and set realistic times in which you can meet your goals.
If you don't meet them, don't beat yourself up about it.
Life gets in the way sometimes and that's OK - reset your dates and try again.
5.
Change your job It's a scary thing, quitting your new job for something infinitely more interesting, but it might be the push you need to finding something much better.
Don't squander your talents any longer and start looking out for more suitable positions.
It might take some time, but by taking control of your future you will find a new confidence in your abilities.
Some people take to the challenge with vigour and enthusiasm, whilst others struggle to rise to the occasion.
The New Year presents an opportunity to better oneself - but where do you start? How do you go about doing it and is it going to cost you an arm a leg to do so? The answer is to start small, create realistic goals and set reachable targets, that way you aren't going to disappoint yourself if you fail! Bearing all of this in mind - here are the top 5 ways to look forward to the New Year, instead of sinking into a post-Christmas slump.
1.
Organise something to look forward to When the fun and excitement of Christmas is over and you have nothing new to look forward to the future is going to look bleak.
With this in mind, arrange something down the line to rekindle your excitement.
This might be a holiday, a meeting with old friends or a summer party.
Whatever it is, keep it in mind and work towards it.
2.
Try something new Increase your confidence and your social life with a new hobby.
Not only will this get you out of the house, but will give you something to concentrate on in your spare time instead of stressing out.
Alternatively, fulfil that DIY issue that you've always kept putting off.
Maybe you've always intended on fixing up your bedroom - well now is the time to do so! Create a realistic timeframe in which you want to get it done and get to it.
When you finish you'll feel a real sense of achievement.
3.
Join a health club Joining a gym or health club needn't be about losing weight.
On the contrary, joining a health club is all about trying something new, getting out and about and enjoying a little bit of self-indulgence.
And if you lose weight in the meantime you've got yourself an added bonus.
Try a gym that also has a spa and book yourself in for that well deserved treatment.
4.
Create a goal You might want to save some money, or perhaps you'd like to meet someone special.
Create a wish list for yourself and set realistic times in which you can meet your goals.
If you don't meet them, don't beat yourself up about it.
Life gets in the way sometimes and that's OK - reset your dates and try again.
5.
Change your job It's a scary thing, quitting your new job for something infinitely more interesting, but it might be the push you need to finding something much better.
Don't squander your talents any longer and start looking out for more suitable positions.
It might take some time, but by taking control of your future you will find a new confidence in your abilities.