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To help keep your home clean without using harsh chemicals and spending a lot of money, consider using eucalyptus mixed with dishwashing liquid.
If you have solar panels, be sure to optimize their use. Run appliances predominately during peak solar times to help cut costs.
Throughout the new year, be sure to regularly add 30- to 60-second bursts of higher-intensity activity into your day. Think about things like taking the stairs instead of the elevator or walking at lunch instead of scrolling after you eat.
You can still get a great, effective clean while spending less on laundry detergent and softener. Use about half of what you usually do and watch the savings add up, little by little.
The 4-45-3 fitness approach calls for four 45-minute workouts a week, which when all is said and done, accounts for only about 3% of your time each week.
"Only handle it once" or the OHIO method, can help you reduce clutter and improve focus in the new year.
To avoid spills, switch to solid travel toiletries. Additionally, help to reduce plastic by using bar shampoos, solid sunscreens, and similar products.
To help you avoid unnecessary clothing purchases and to track your wardrobe, use an app like Stylebook.
If you have private health insurance, ensure that you use claimed benefits before they expire each year.
For simple medical issues, consider asking your pharmacist instead of calling and then waiting for an appointment with your general practitioner. Pharmacists can often answer minor health-related inquiries, as well as administer vaccines and medication.
Box breathing is where you breathe in for four counts, hold for four counts, exhale for four counts, and hold for four counts. This breathing technique can help enhance mental well-being and reduce stress.
If you're not yet going to therapy, start now! And when you do, ask for homework or between-session worksheets to boost your mental health and make the most of the therapy costs.
It's advised that you keep temperature differences to 46.4°F (8°C) to minimize energy use.
Libraries often offer free membership cards, which you can use to access free movies, books, e-books, and shows through an app or in the library itself.
To help control the temperature in your home, use installation strips to seal windows and doors.
Choose a yearly theme and focus on it! Write down what goals will make your theme a reality come December 31, 2025.
As renewal season approaches for some companies, be sure you review and then negotiate with providers to reap the best offers and deals possible.
At one point or another, we all have negative thoughts. This year though, prioritize positivity and always visualize a happy, healthy future.
This year on your birthday, make sure to take advantage of birthday freebies. Some restaurants, stores, and services will offer deals or free items on your special day.
With some creativity and smart planning you can turn your annual vacation days into more than you originally anticipated. Consider holidays, long weekends, and other days you might have off. Try combining your vacation days before or following those and maximize your time.
In many countries, there are websites where you can see if you have any funds from forgotten accounts or money owed to you by the government.
For goods and services, host a "swap meet" where you can trade items or skills with friends and your community to help save money and build new connections.
For one month out of the year, set a goal to buy essential items only. This will help you rediscover and use what you already own.
Collect and occasionally review notes of gratitude. This can help you and your loved ones foster a positive mindset that's also inclusive and caring.
Community can add so much to your life. Whether it's centered around helping others, sports, or something else entirely, having a community can help fulfill you and contribute to a happier 2025.
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It can be easy to measure progress with your goals if you complete them. However, it's also important to track progress—not just the outcome.
New year, new you! Or so the saying goes... Unrealistic New Year's resolutions run rampant every January, adding pressure to our already busy lives and making us feel inadequate. Instead of setting too many lofty goals that will inevitably be forgotten by March, why not make a few small, manageable changes that will improve your life?
Make 2025 your time to shine with the 30 ideas in this guide. The new year can bring happiness, prosperity, and hope to each of us. Click through now to get started.
Contribute to small tasks like helping a neighbor carry their groceries or search for ways you can contribute to your neighborhood and community online.
Too much screen time is having negative effects on people worldwide. Be sure to prioritize your health and well-being and set app limits.
Every cent counts, especially when it comes to fuel prices. Try using a real-time fuel tracking app so you know which station has the best and most current deals.
To boost happiness and improve mental health, learn a new hobby this year. Whether it's crocheting, DJing, or even writing the next great American novel, a new hobby can help you stay challenged and inspired.
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New year, new you! Or so the saying goes... Unrealistic New Year's resolutions run rampant every January, adding pressure to our already busy lives and making us feel inadequate. Instead of setting too many lofty goals that will inevitably be forgotten by March, why not make a few small, manageable changes that will improve your life?
Make 2025 your time to shine with the 30 ideas in this guide. The new year can bring happiness, prosperity, and hope to each of us. Click through now to get started.