As a New Year approaches, you might be thinking about what you’d like to do differently during the next 365 day period. Whether you set them on January 1 or during the first month of the year, now is the perfect time to set resolutions and focus your mind, so here are five ways to change your life this year.
- Hire a cleaner
If you struggle to keep on top of the housework and find yourself with little time for domestic chores, why not hire a cleaner? Companies like Molly Maid offer a tailored service to suit your needs and have the know-how to make any room spic-and-span. Calling in professional help will not only give you extra time to spend with friend and relatives it will also allow you to put your feet up now and again and take a much-needed rest.
- Change your job
Again, if you’re burning the candle at both ends, there are things you can do to make your life easier, including a job change. If your current role is too demanding and not well paid, it might be better to look around for something more rewarding. Job satisfaction is key if you want to enjoy going to work, so browse the web for vacancies, brush up your CV and suss out a range of job interview tips.
- Start your own business
If you’re tired of working for someone else or just fancy a radical career change, starting your own business could be the way forward. Of course, you’ll need to think carefully before packing in your day job but with the right plan, attitude, support and funding you could achieve something fantastic. Want to be your own boss but feel starting a brand new company is too much of a big move? Then perhaps owning a franchise could be a more realistic option.
- Give up your number one vice
No-one’s perfect but if you have a vice which you think is impacting your life, this year would be a good time to give it up. If you like a tipple or ten, for instance, it might be worth lowering your alcohol intake (or stopping it completely) in a bid to improve your health. Similarly, if you’re a smoker, quitting could be your challenge for the New Year. It’s not always easy to break the addiction but with fabulous stop smoking iPhone and Android apps available to help you out as well as willing friends and relatives, you might just do it.
- Get active and set a personal challenge
Many of us start the New Year energized and hoping to lose a few pounds. While some people hit the gym, others take up a sport only to become a couch potato once again a few months down the line. This year, try maintaining your fitness levels by getting active and setting yourself a personal challenge be it to climb Mount Kilimanjaro or to run a marathon. Having something to aim for will keep you focused and is sure to help you achieve your goals.
There are many different ways to change your life this year, so be inspired and make some improvements.
