1.LEARN A NEW HOBBY OR SKILL

– This should be one of your priorities when you are entering a new year and you want to level up in terms of skills and improve the quality of your life. Basically there are three skills/hobbies that everyone should have.

-one that keeps you fit

-one that makes you money

-one that helps you relax.

All these will range depending on your interests and which of the three you prioritise the most. The following are examples of skills you can indulge in;
-Learning a new language
-Public speaking
-Financial literacy
-Crotcheting
-Braiding
-Cooking
-Photography
-Communication skills
-Painting
-Video Editing
-Fitness training
-Hair styling
-Yoga
-Web development
-Pilates
-Meditation and mindfulness
-Digital marketing
-Gardening
-Baking
-Social media management
-Conflict resolution
-Leadership skills
-Beading
-Data science
-Playing golf
-Playing tennis
-Car maintenance

How do you learn a new skill ?
You can learn a new skill by joining a community of people who are interested in what you are doing or doing something similar, this way you are encouraged to keep going on your goals and you have people to check your progress and to be accountable to.

2.IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND FITNESS.
I am sure you have wanted to loose or gain some weight the previous year, you might not have done it but a new year will always be a fresh start and you still need to continue pushing on your fitness goals.
The following are ways you can improve your health and fitness.
-Regular exercise-

-You can engage in fun activities like cycling, regular nature walks as well as strength training and running twice or thrice a week according to your liking.

-Focus on a Balanced Diet:

● Focus on a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats.
● Control portion sizes to avoid overeating.
● Stay hydrated by drinking an adequate amount of water throughout the day

-Set Realistic Goals:
● Set achievable health and fitness goals to keep yourself motivated.
● Celebrate small victories along the way- it is important to give yourself credit for any progress you are making in order to stay motivated.

Get adequate Sleep:
● Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night.
● Establish a regular sleep schedule and create a relaxing bedtime routine

3.PLAN YOUR FINANCES:

● Being able to set financial goals and create a budget to better manage your finances, save for the future, and reduce unnecessary expenses will save you a lot of financial burdens and pressure. This should always be part of everyone’s resolutions.

-Set Financial Goals:

● Identify short-term, medium-term, and long-term financial goals. These could include saving for an emergency fund, buying a home, funding your children’s education, or retiring comfortably. This planning is better done in the beginning of the year so that you are laser focused on how you deal with your finances.

-Investing:
● Develop an investment strategy based on your financial goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon. Consider diversifying your investments across different asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, and real estate. Investing should always be part of your new year’s resolution because everyone needs multiple streams of income as well as passive income. No one has ever gotten wealthy by depending on their 9-5 job only , you have to be proactive and get yourself assets as well as invest in assets.

-Debt Management:
● Create a plan to manage and pay off high-interest debts. Prioritise paying off credit cards and loans with the highest interest rates to save money in the long run. Do not wait until the interests are super high to start paying off your debts, start now and start small.

-Education Funding:
● If you have children, consider setting up an education savings account, to fund their education expenses for the future so that you are not overwhelmed when the time comes.

4.IMPROVE RELATIONSHIPS:
One important resolution that everyone should have is to improve , mend or form new relationships with family and friends. Resolve conflicts and communicate effectively and efficiently.

Here are ways you can improve your relationship ;
Set boundaries- it is important to say NO when something does not work in your favour, if you feel that you are not happy with something, speak up for yourself and say how you would like to do things instead of keeping quiet and holding a grudge.

Communicate- Communicate with your family and friends , share your ideas with them, ask them how they are doing, check up on them this is a great way of building a working relationship. Say what you need when you do because closed mouths don’t get fed.
Spend time with your loved ones- One way of forming and maintaining bonds is to spend time with people who mean something to you.Learn about what they like doing, have face to face conversations.

Appreciate people around you- recognize the importance of people in your life and acknowledge the importance of their presence in your life, You can do so by affirming them with words, you can gift them or do something nice for them according to the kind of love language they resonate with.

5.QUIT UNHEALTHY HABITS
-I know you have been struggling over the previous years to stop doing some things , these habits do not disappear in a day, sometimes you just have to keep pushing and keep trying, just because it didn’t happen the previous time you tried it doesn’t mean it cannot happen this time round.

● Quit smoking
● Cut down on alcohol consumption
● Reduce screen time
● Procrastination
● Poor Diet
● Stress and Poor Stress Management

6.TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE:
It is about time you take that vacation and see the world. Life moves forward and not backwards, enjoy everything in the moment and stop waiting for tomorrow to start living.

● Explore new places
● Take a dream vacation
● Try new activities and experiences

7.SET YOUR CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS:
If you have been looking to advance in a new career path it is essential to start the ball rolling early in the year so that you have a clear goal of what you want to accomplish professionally.
● Focus on getting a promotion
● Start a new business8.

8.READ MORE :
Set a goal to read a certain number of books throughout the year to expand your knowledge.It is important to know about what is happening around you or around the world by reading or doing research online. They say knowledge is power and I wouldn’t disagree with that. Here are some of the materials you can read or use for your benefit;

Documentaries and Educational Videos:
● Visual learning can be powerful. Platforms like YouTube and streaming services have a wealth of educational content that is readily available as soon as you search for it.

Books:

● Fiction: For entertainment and creativity.
● Non-fiction: Explore topics like science, history, philosophy, or biographies.
● Self-help: Books on personal development and improvement.

News Articles and Journals:
● Stay informed about current events and global issues through reputable news sources.
● Read scholarly articles to delve deeper into specific subjects.
Magazines:
● Subscribe to magazines that cover your areas of interest, from science to lifestyle.

Biographies and Autobiographies:
● Gain insights into the lives and experiences of influential individuals through biographies