After the storm comes the rainbow, right? Now that weâve made it through the rollercoaster that was 2020, itâs time to think about what we can do to make 2021 a better, brighter year.
Here are a few ideas to keep in mind as we take on the new year:
Thereâs nothing like a pandemic when it comes to reminding us of the value of good health. This year, do your best to protect your health by making an effort to pick up one healthy habit. Get more sleep, work out more, drink less alcohol or eat more veggiesâyou know what your body needs. Once you get the hang of your new habits, youâll love how good they make you feel.
When we look out for the people around us, we build a better world. Find little ways to give back to your community: volunteer at a school or shelter, reach out to a lonely neighbor or collect goodies for a local food bank. Thereâs a bonus to all this giving: helping others actually triggers a rush of activity in our brainsâ happiness-centers. You might just feel so good, youâll think youâre the one whoâs getting a favor!Â
A new year is a great time to shake things up! Life is much more exciting when we push ourselves to experience new things. Make 2021 the year you pick up a new hobby, take a class or test out a new look. Want a risk-free makeover that doesnât suck up lots of time and money? Try Madison Braidâs affordable, no-pro-needed headband braids and extensions. You can give yourself a fresh look in seconds, then slip them off just as easily.
Life isnât perfect, but itâs full of beautiful moments. Enjoy each one to the fullest, even if itâs not a âbig deal.â Your clean laundry smells like sunshine and meadows? Breathe it in. Youâre in the thick of the funniest group text? Revel in it. It may seem trivial, but appreciating the small things makes us happier in the long run.