It’s the time to reflect on the past year 2009 and set new personal goals for the coming year 2010. We have a few ideas for you – some simple, some bigger. The important thing is to resolve to change something. Consider the positive effects on your brain. You’ll be all the better for it….
Get Up earlier – Praise others often – Prepare ahead – Write it down – Practice preventative maintenance – Ask a hug from a friend – Avoid chemical aids – Make duplicate keys – Say “no” more often – Set priorities – Avoid negative people – Use time wisely – Simplify meals – Copy important papers – Anticipate needs – Make repairs – Eat less fast food – break down large tasks – Look at problems as opportunities – Unclutter your life – Smile more – Know where your umbrella is – Tickle a baby – Pet an animal – Be OK with not knowing all the answers – Look for the silver lining – Say something nice – Teach a kid to fly a kite – Walk in the rain – Schedule play time – Take a bubble bath – Be aware of your decisions – Believe in yourself – Stop talking negatively – Visualize winning – Develop a sense of humor – Take action today – Develop goals – Dance a jig – Say hello to a stranger – Avoid tight clothes – Look at the stars – Breath slowly – Learn to whistle – Read a poem – Learn a piano tune – Watch a ballet – Read a mystery story – Do something new – Stop a bad habit – Buy flowers for a loved one – Stop and smell the roses – Find support – Do it today – Be optimistic – Put safety first – Find a “vent-partner” – Do things in moderation – Make a new friend – Strive for excellence, not perfection – Stretch your limits – Discover art – Hum a tune – Maintain your weight – Plant a tree – Feed the birds – Practice grace – Stretch – Have a plan “b” – Doodle – Learn a joke – Know your feelings – Perform random a act of kindness – Know your limits – Concentrate better – Learn a new language – Learn how to make paper airplanes – Exercise – Cook a new recipe – Get to work earlier – Clean a closet – Play with a child – Go on a picnic – Drive a different route to work – Brush your teeth with the opposite hand – Eat more vegetables – Watch a movie and eat popcorn – Hand write a letter to a faraway friend – Scream at a ball game – Eat a meal by candlelight – Keep a journal – Improve your driving skills – Exercise your brain – Build a support network – Quit trying to fix others – Get enough sleep – Talk less and listen more – Set appointments – Recognize the importance of unconditional love – Remember that stress is an attitude – Enroll in dance lessons – recognize the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
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