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Make Your Bed best paint colors for small spaces. If you’re
You’ve likely heard this your whole life, but not ready to tackle an entire room, consider
really: Make your bed every day. It seriously painting your front door a pretty hue or
only takes a few minutes (if even!). Plus, it updating your kitchen cabinets.
makes your whole bedroom feel neater and
cleaner. And chances are if you don’t do it in Write Snail Mail
the morning, you’ll end up straightening it up The past couple of years have shown us
at night when all you want to do is go to sleep! all that staying in touch with loved ones is
important. Sure, you can send a text or an
Grow Something email, but we say step it up a notch and send
So you don’t have green fingers. Although actual mail! Start this goal by sending a few
gardening can be intimidating to some, start letters or cards over a couple of months. Think
small. Try your hand at growing indoor house beyond holidays—a “just because” note will
plants, air plants (you practically do nothing!), totally make someone’s day!
or even container vegetable garden (who
doesn’t love fresh herbs and tomatoes?). Drink More Water
Here we are...another year of wanting to drink
Shed Some Weight by Decluttering more water. Start small by replacing 1-2 drinks
The turn of a new year is an ideal opportunity a day with water. Maybe you replace that
to get organized! Spend some time going second cup of coffee with a glass or two of
through all that stuff you’ve accumulated water. Next, buy a fun water bottle or cup, like
lately, one room and cupboard at a time. The this one from Ban.do. Level up your resolution
freedom you feel from a decluttered home will by trying some healthy add-ins like fresh
be worth all the effort. lemon or lime, fruit, or cucumber.
Read More Try Something New Each Month
If you love to read, commit to reading one Who says your resolution has to be sticking
new book (or more) a month. One good way to just one thing? Shake things up by setting
to keep yourself accountable is to join or start a goal to try something new and different
a book club. It’s a great way to discover new each month. If you’re a foodie, consider
books and connect with friends, new and old. trying a new restaurant, recipe, or ingredient.
Whatever goal you pick, start small, and
Paint a Room work up to signing up for that pottery or Barre
Freshening up your walls with a coat of paint class. Get creative and don’t forget to get your
is like a clean slate for your decor. Once friends and family involved—they might help
you’ve picked a color, set yourself up for keep you accountable!
success by studying up on how to paint a
wall and the materials you need. For paint Learn a New Hobby
palette inspiration, check out best bedroom Everyone needs a little down time, and a
paint colors, kitchen paint color ideas, and hobby is an excellent way to force your mind
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