New Year’s resolutions have never really been my thing. For 19 years now I’ve watched as friends and family declared their resolutions, then lose sight of them in a matter of days. Scared that I would fall into that same rabbit hole, I’ve gone my entire life neglecting that new year tradition. Last year, things were quite strange and I (as well as the rest of the world) was thrust into new, uncharted territory. So, in the spirit of trying new things, I decided I would make a few small, attainable changes that would help improve my day-to-day life.
- Stop bringing my phone to the bathroom
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I hate to admit it, but I’m a very phone-dependent person. I like to think it’s because I’m a social person, but let’s be honest; we’re all glued inherently to our devices. Because of this, I thought it would be a good idea to set aside some time where I’m not on my phone … even if it’s just while I go to the bathroom.
- Avoid the drive-thru
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Last year, I ate a lot of fast food. I usually worked nights at a grocery store, so drive-thrus made it easy and convenient to pick up something quick and eat it on the drive back. Sure, this was a good discovery the first couple of times I did it, but it eventually turned into a habit and I was going to the drive-thru like three nights a week. I told myself that because I was only getting a 5 for $5, the charge wouldn’t have that much effect on my bank account, but I was spending upwards of $50 a month that I could have been putting somewhere else!
- Drink way more water
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Drinking water is so important, let me tell you that. As someone who has kidney issues because they don’t drink enough water, make sure you’re drinking enough!! I usually try and drink a full glass of water in the morning and then have a few bottles during the day! This has also helped clear my skin!
- Develop a skincare regimen
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This is my favorite thing that I have implemented into my daily routine. I honestly look forward to washing my face at night and putting on my serums and creams, there’s just something so luxurious about it! Not to mention (knock on wood), I haven’t seen any big breakouts in the past couple of weeks! If you’re interested in skincare I’d recommend Cerave! They’re a dermatologist-recommended skincare brand and on the affordable side of things!
It seems that with every new year, there’s this mounting pressure to have a great, well-thought-out resolution. Sometimes, it’s best to just focus on small things and put yourself first!