Showing posts with label habits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label habits. Show all posts

Monday, January 3, 2022

New Year's Resolutions to Try in 2022


New Year's resolutions are not something I enjoy, mainly because I fall short on those goals. Do you feel the same way? According to one study, about 80% of people who make New Year's resolutions have given them up by the second week of February. Have you heard of  "Quitter's Day"? January 19th seems to be the day most people quit their resolutions and goals, based on research from more than 800 million user-logged activities in 2019. I believe it is possible to accomplish those goals as long as you're being realistic.

Start small. The smaller the goal, the bigger the impact it can have on your life and the more likely you will see it through.

Whether it's self-care, learning something new, or just trying to be a better person overall, you can achieve those goals and a brighter future for yourself.

I've come up with 50 NY resolutions (with the help of some articles I read in Woman's Day MagazineVery Well Mind, and The Pioneer Woman) that might help and encourage you on your journey.



  • Develop a skincare routine.
  • Relax.
  • Be more mindful of your health. There are a ton of apps to help you.
  • Book your doctor appointments for the year.
  • Be intentional.
  • Learn to find peace in the middle of chaos.
  • Get creative. Pick up a hobby.
  • Declutter and get organized.
  • Sleep more.
  • Start journaling.
  • Take a social media break.


  • Travel, even if it’s to the next town over.

  • Put your phone down and be in the moment.
  • Look on the bright side.
  • Make a new friend.
  • Try new foods.
  • Listen more to music.
  • Read more books.


  • Spend more time with people who bring you joy.

  • Spend less time in front of the TV, and more time connecting with those you love.
  • Listen intently, and don't give advice unless it's asked for.
  • Make sure friends and family know how much you love them every day.
  • Get to know your coworkers better.
  • Send more greeting cards.


  • Avoid the impulse of looking at your phone as soon as you wake up.
  • Be a happier person by ending communication with anyone who isn’t making your life better.
  • Unfollow negative people on social media.
  • Empathize more and judge less.
  • Practice saying "NO".


  • Speak kindly to yourself.
  • Forgive yourself for infractions big and small.

  • Take one small step towards your "someday," every day.
  • Don't say "I'm sorry" unless you really mean it.
  • Accept compliments by saying "thank you," and nothing more.
  • Celebrate small wins.
  • Stop comparing yourself to others. 


  • Take the stairs instead of the elevator whenever possible.
  • Drink more water.
  • Do something healthy every day, even if it's just drinking a cup of green tea.
  • Limit alcoholic beverages.
  • Take routine walks and track your steps.
  • Eat more fruits and vegetables.
  • Try a new healthy recipe at least once a week.


  • Track your spending.
  • Stop all of your non-essential spending for a certain amount of time, whether it's for a day, a week, or a month.
  • Learn to recognize your worth and then ask for it.
  • Start investing for a sound future.
  • Get in the habit of checking your bank account daily.  In addition to helping you stay on top of your spending and any deposits, it can also alert you to any fraudulent charges, which are always important to get ahead of.
  • Pick up a side hustle.
  • Save for a rainy day.
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Happy New Year, 
Kelly
Sassy Silver Sisters 
Cathy, Rhonda & Kelly

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Monday, August 24, 2020

10 Morning Habits to Start Off Your Day


I have a morning routine and if I deviate from that routine, my day is all out of sorts. Also, if you are someone that deals with depression and/or anxiety, a routine could make a noticeable difference in your mental health. Any therapist will tell you the many benefits of starting your day this way.

When we make a morning routine part of our day, we develop habits that soon feel second nature. So let's talk about some of the things you might want to add to your morning routine. Everyone's morning routine will be different, so the suggestions on this list are meant to be a starting point and happen to be my morning routine. Experiment what works for you, and remember the key is consistency.

1. Put off checking your phone. This is a hard one because we all seem to addicted to our cell phones or tablets. Plus the information we see first thing in the morning can cause stress. Why not delay this action a bit? It's better to maintain a general level of calm as long as you can. It's better for our bodies and emotional systems to reduce stress for the day. Also, reaching for your phone first thing is a quick way to derail your whole morning routine.

2. Stretch your body. At my age, doing a stretch first thing helps me get out the kinks and help my body move better. I'm not saying do a full exercise routine, just enough stretching to make your body limber and move better in the morning. 

3. Drink some water.  We cannot survive without water. The benefits of drinking water are well documented. You know you should be hydrating throughout the day, but a glass of water in the morning kind of gets the whole process going. I drink a cup of water right after going to the bathroom. It's refreshing and helps things get going in your body, if you know what I mean.

4. Meditate. In my morning routine, after the first few items above and getting a cup of coffee, I take time to read the Bible and pray. I can't tell you how important this time is for me. If I skip this, my day is completely out of whack. I believe the Lord gives me the fuel for the day when I spend it with Him. Just taking a moment to be thankful will help you with your day.

5. Make your bed. This is something I've always done. If you make your bed every morning, your space feels clean and less cluttered. I love this quote from retired Navy admiral William H. McRaven, “If you make your bed every morning, you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride, and it will encourage you to do another task and another and another. And by the end of the day, that one task completed will have turned into many tasks completed.”

6. Practice a “getting ready” routine.  Most of us have a list of things we do every morning to prepare for the day (you know, getting dressed, brushing our teeth, etc.), but you might not have it down to an exact order yet. Maybe sometimes you jump straight from the shower to doing your hair while other days you lounge around in your towel scrolling through the morning news. You can save yourself from constantly having to ask yourself, “Okay, what next?” by solidifying a step-by-step process. 


7. Wash your face. A regular skin-care routine is necessary for healthy skin and it wakes you up. I splash cold water on my face, use a Neutrogena Oil- and Alcohol-Free Facial Toner to help with closing pores, then a SPF moisturizer Olay Total Effects 7 Benefits. It can be as easy and you want it to be. Plus who doesn't love a little pampering everyday?

8. Write or review your daily to-do list. I have a notepad app on my phone and use it daily to keep track of things I need to do during the day. When you take time to write out a game plan for the day, you are setting yourself up for a great day. I may not get everything done but when I do accomplish a task I mark it off and have a feeling of accomplishment. A great quote from Greg McKeown, “When we don't purposely and deliberately choose where to focus our energies and time, other people—our bosses, our colleagues, our clients, and even our families—will choose for us, and before long we’ll have lost sight of everything that is meaningful and important.”

9. Eat a healthy breakfast. The most important meal of the day is breakfast. Breakfast kick-starts your metabolism, helping you burn calories throughout the day. It also gives you the energy you need to get things done and helps you focus at work or at school. Those are just a few reasons why it’s the most important meal of the day. Skipping the morning meal can throw off your body’s rhythm of fasting and eating. When you wake up, the blood sugar your body needs to make your muscles and brain work their best is usually low. Breakfast helps replenish it. If your body doesn’t get that fuel from food, you may feel zapped of energy -- and you'll be more likely to overeat later in the day. Breakfast also gives you a chance to get in some vitamins and nutrients from healthy foods like dairy, grains, and fruits. If you don’t eat it, you aren’t likely to get all of the nutrients your body needs. 

10. Exercise. Not everyone has the luxury of getting exercise first thing in the morning but for me, after eating a healthy breakfast I get a walk in with my hubby, pup and sometimes grandson. I have a goal of 10,000 steps a day and starting it off with a long walk helps me to keep moving through the day. I have the Fitbit Versa to keep me on track with my steps. I encourage you to keep moving.

I hope this helps you in your daily routine. Remember, consistency is the key!

We would love to hear what your morning consists of and just maybe we can be of some support for each other to stay motivated, strong and healthy.

Love and best wishes,
Kelly
The Sassy Silver Sisters
Cathy, Rhonda & Kelly

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