We’re one week into the new year, a new decade in fact, so have you started to think of any New Year resolution ideas yet?  

A new year is like a fresh chapter of a book, and only you can make this next chapter of your life a great one. After some year-end reflection, that many people end up taking part in whether they planned to or not, resolutions are a great way to start the new year and are a brilliant first step in making this year “YOUR” year.

Resolutions can be based on absolutely anything – from going to the gym more to learning a new language, eating less sugar to reading a new book each month – your resolution just has to be something you feel will benefit you and improve your day to day life. It could even be to use Qmee on a more regular basis to earn more cash!

We know it’s often hard to think of one you’ve not used before, so have a look at these new year resolution ideas and take your pick!

Start meditating – there are scientific studies that show meditating can help improve your mood, reduce stress and lessen anxiety, along with many other positive things. Once you get the hang of it, it’s easy to do. You could meditate once a day, before you go to sleep, or even just try once a week whenever you have some spare time.

Find a new hobby – whether you already have a hobby or you haven’t had one for while, picking up a new one is a great resolution. Hobbies can improve your day to day life by lowering your stress levels, boosting your brain power and improving your ability to focus. Take a look online for ideas if you’re not sure what kind of new hobby you’d like!

Make sure you move more – this doesn’t mean you have to join an expensive gym and start training every single day! Whether you start taking the stairs instead of the lift, walking 20 minutes to work instead of getting on the bus, you decide to join a dance class or you make sure you get our your chair at work every half an hour, however you decide to move more is a positive. If you don’t move enough you’re more likely to be overweight, unhappy and at a high risk of depression. So get moving!

Be more confident – improving your belief in your own abilities, and being able to get what you want, will increase your confidence in yourself. Confident people are often happier, more relaxed, more likely to take chances and more likely to succeed. There are plenty of ways to become more confident, including giving yourself credit when you know you deserve it. Why not make 2020 the year your confidence grows?

Create a positive attitude – a positive attitude will open your mind to more possibilities, as well as making your more resilient. Believe it or not, it can even help you live longer! Kick start the new year with a smile and decide to stay positive, no matter what happens in 2020.

These are just a few new year resolution ideas for you, there are plenty more out there so keep looking until you find the right one for you. Just make sure it’s one you will stick to!