Another year is drawing to a close, and 2017 is rapidly approaching. This time of year is good for reflection: you may be thinking about your successes of 2016 and what went a little less well for you, the things that made you proud and the things that made you a little more dissatisfied. If that’s the case for you, then never fear – people are very rarely absolutely content and happy with themselves. But if you want 2017 to be a better year, here are some positive changes you can make so in twelve months’ time you can look back at the last year of your life with a smile on your face,
Get Fit And Healthy
A lot of people decide that they want to lose weight as part of their new year’s resolution, but the truth is that in order to get fit and healthy, you need to make some serious lifestyle changes. If you want to diet, remember that you won’t get far if you completely cut out any food groups like carbohydrates or swear never to eat your favourite foods like chocolate and French fries ever again. Instead, remember that everything in moderation is the best way to get healthy. If you want to do more exercise, start to work it into the fabric of your day: do a short fitness routine before you shower in the morning, do half an hour of yoga when you get home from work, or join a Zumba class with a friend.
Take The Trip Of A Lifetime
If you haven’t travelled much, use 2017 to explore the world and take the trip of a lifetime. You could go to a few different European cities like Barcelona, Venice, Berlin and Vienna to explore the culture there, or you could go backpacking around Australia and New Zealand. If you’re a little more cautious, you could always use a site like FirstClass.flights to plan a luxury trip so you can spend a couple of weeks in the sun, sipping mojitos and fully relaxing in preparation for the rest of the year.
Revamp Your Style
If your style’s getting a little old, now is the time to switch it up a little. Although it might be frightening to go for a completely new look, you only live once – and remember, even if you hate that dye job or your new pixie cut, your hair will grow, your fake tan will wear off, and you can always put your wild new jacket that you’ve only worn once on eBay to resell. Go for brighter colours than you’re accustomed to – if you have to buy a new winter coat, go for pea green or bright scarlet instead of the usual black or navy blue overcoat, and add another flash of colour by going for a bright bag instead of plain old dark leather. If you’re sick of your beauty regime, go to a beauty counter and talk to someone who works there, and ask if you can get a makeover and any recommendations for new products.
