Habits for the New Year That Could Drastically Improve Your Life

The new year is a great time to take stock of your life and see what ways you can get things to run a little more smoothly.

Rather than just repeating the old “New Year, New Me” mantra, here are thirty concrete habits that you can start which will make a significant difference to your quality of life.

Pick Up a Hobby

Whether you’re starting from scratch or rediscovering an old favorite, working on a hobby will make your life significantly more enjoyable. Structured hobby time gives you something to work towards, and a small feeling of accomplishment when you master a new skill or complete a tricky challenge.

That buzz of self-confidence is going to carry on into the rest of your day.

Take a Big Trip

Where in the world would you go if you could go anywhere? Pick a place, and then come up with a plan to get yourself there. If your life is lacking structure, you need a specific thing to work towards, and a once-in-a-lifetime vacation is the perfect goal to give you focus.

Take Some Smaller Trips

Working towards a big trip might be helpful for discipline, but without something smaller to look forward to, your goal is going to feel too far out of reach to be achievable.

To keep your motivation high, take smaller trips and go on mini adventures to places you wouldn’t otherwise think of going. This can help you to keep excited even if your immediate circumstances aren’t changing.

Start a Morning Routine

If your typical morning involves falling out of bed, rushing to get ready, and barreling out the door, you might find it useful to set a more structured routine. Give yourself time to breathe, prepare mentally for the day, do some exercise, and eat a more balanced breakfast.

This may mean getting up a bit earlier, but once your body adjusts, you’ll feel a lot healthier throughout the day.