The Christmas tree is in the garage, there is only coffee creams left in the chocolate tin. Christmas seems like a distant memory of laughter, food and celebration.
Most of us see New Year as a time for starting fresh and setting off on the right foot. New Year is the perfect time for you and your loved ones to set goals, priorities, dreams and desires. A time to create some healthy resolutions that can last the rest of your life.
Here are just 5 easy ways you can prepare for your prosperous New Year, achieve your goals and support your loved ones to do the same.
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Goals need to be realistic.
Try not to do too much at once, Christmas and the New Year can bring a lot of stresses into your life. Start with one resolution at a time. Set a deadline on your calendar. Don’t panic if you didn’t meet the deadline, just move it along on the calendar. Just don’t give up until you reach you goal.
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Live life to the max!
Enjoy your surroundings, discover what your local community offers. Pick up that book that you have been saying you are going to read. Have a chat and laugh with a friend or your neighbour. It’s a New Year! Time for new beginnings.
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It’s all about you…
It’s important to plan some ‘me’ time. Whether you’re a CareGiver or an older adult, you need time for yourself. That could mean you asking for a little support. Just make sure you set aside time so that you can enjoy yourself.
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That difficult conversation.
Having difficult conversation with older loved ones may feel odd or uncomfortable. Yet, once the conversation starts it will be a relief. It’s a great time to get organised with important documents. Such as insurance, financial information and assets.
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Time for sleep!
To make sure you are living your life to the max you need to get an adequate amount of sleep. Experts recommend between 7 and 9 hours of sleep every night. Keep track of how you feel. A consistent bedtime routine and avoiding afternoon naps can help a great night’s sleep.
This is your chance for a fresh start. Embrace change and enjoy the time you spend with friends, family and neighbours.
Try something new. Ditch old habits; make new ones!
Here’s to 2017, a New Year and New Goals.
