The new year is an inspiring time to build a foundation or start a healthy habit. Instead of using the word resolution as motivation, we prefer to use this time to reinvent ourselves. Make small changes to create stepping stones for your growth without stress. Of course, you don’t have to change overnight. Instead, focus on launching your best goals and ideas. Our inspiration will help you make the most of what you’ve learned over the last 12 months. Soon, you’ll be on your way to the best year ever!
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1. Switch Up Your Style
A fun and impactful way to reinvent yourself is to switch up your style. There are so many ways to make subtle or dramatic changes to your look. Start with an affordable swap like your eyewear. If you wear reading glasses or have progressive lenses, it’s easy and exciting to find eyeglass frames to accentuate your face shape. Look for a color that goes with your favorite outfits. You’ll add confidence and depth to your wardrobe with reading glasses for women, such as chic cat-eye glasses or chunky soft square frames. Select a bold and polished pattern like purple quartz or a teal and aqua ombre design. Some of the most stylish reading glasses for men include angular silhouettes with a striking single brow bar or a pair of retro round frames in vibrant shades of green or orange.
After you’re done picking out readers or progressives, there are plenty of other accessory trends to consider. Sporty polarized sunglasses and thick-framed reading sunglasses are totally on-trend. Elevate your look while you spend time outdoors, and then swap out an outdated handbag. Sparkles and crystal pieces are playful and feminine ways to adorn an over-the-shoulder purse or backpack. Some of our favorite waist bags this season come in metallic hues and dark faux leather.
When it comes to this year’s style trends, bigger is still better. You’ll see everything from oversized reading glasses to handbags to give your look dimension and confidence. If you’re looking to change your jewelry, huge earrings and chunky choker necklaces will give your look some edge. Create a chic, polished look with tassel earrings or a delicate and colorful fringe necklace.
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2. Try New Workouts and Exercises
Everyone needs regular physical activity, so review your exercise goals for the new year. The most important thing is to get active and stick with it. If you’re bored with your routine, it’s the perfect time to try something new. Thankfully, there are workouts and activities for every fitness level and personality. For those who prefer relaxing routines and strengthening exercises, it’s a great time to try a new style of yoga. Many people are familiar with vinyasa or hatha yoga, but there are plenty more options to keep you challenged and fit. Iyengar yoga focuses on precise movements and alignment. Work on controlling your breath while you perfect your postures. Kundalini yoga helps to release energy with breath exercises and fast-moving poses. If you want to try a workout in a sauna-like room, sign up for Bikram yoga.
Are you more motivated by team sports? Volleyball is a fun activity to play indoors or outdoors. Get together on the beach or a community court. More excellent choices for adults include softball and pickleball. Feel like a kid again when you start a game of street hockey or flag football in your neighborhood. Or try a brand-new activity with friends, such as rugby or water polo.
Think outside the box when you take a ballroom dance class or try your hand at disc golf. Ultimate frisbee and rock climbing will meet your daily exercise goals and give you a sense of adventure. If you like to be outdoors, commit to canoeing or kayaking. Impress your friends when you learn archery or windsurfing.
3. Commit to an Important Goal
Every year is a chance to grow! Over the last 12 months, you learned a lot about yourself. Now, it’s time to set your plans in motion and commit to an important goal. First, think about something you want to do or change for the better. Next, write down your goal and commit to making it happen. You don’t have to choose something complicated; simply zero in on something you can complete over the year.
Some examples of reinventing yourself include learning a professional skill or getting a new, rewarding position at work. You may even decide to improve your health or strengthen a meaningful relationship. Once you have your goal in mind, write down a few action items to help you achieve it. Each time you finish a task, make a note of it. Give yourself positive reinforcement and remind yourself that each step you take will have you closer to your goal.
Sometimes, your achievement will take months. Keep your goal at top of mind by creating a countdown on your phone. You may even decide to circle an important date on your calendar. Remember that positive self-talk and daily affirmations can give you the motivation and inspiration you need, even if the road is challenging. The journey to a new accomplishment is one of the things you’ll look back on this year with fondness.
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4. Schedule Time for Self-Care
A year is a long journey. As time goes by, you may skimp on your beauty routine or lose sleep. The year’s end is an ideal time to evaluate your essential needs and reinvent your schedule for self-care.
First, start with the basics. You can review typical adult sleep recommendations to find out how to adjust your sleep schedule. Make those necessary updates to your skin routine, and then take some time to evaluate your oral health. Double-check your doctors’ appointments and wellness exams. Then decide if you need more time for physical self-care, such as stretching or nutrition.
For those who need to boost their emotional wellness, plenty of tools are available for coping or stress management. You may need more time alone for meditation or nature activities. For many of us, work is another area that needs self-care. Decide if you should change your time management or set new work boundaries. Don’t forget to schedule time for relaxation and breaks in your personal and professional life. Your health and wellness are most important. Feeling your best also helps you achieve your goals.
Living Your Best Life in the New Year
In the new year, we’re older but wiser. We’ve gained new experiences and skills that help us along our journey and allow us to create a better version of ourselves. Instead of a new year’s resolution, reinvent yourself in a way that feels good and makes sense to you. Consider your heart’s desires and your wellness goals, and then commit to one big goal or a set of smaller goals. Each step on your journey will help you live your best life.