Top Ten New Years Resolutions

First, we’ll let cats illustrate the top ten resolutions. (you’ll like this):

1. Appreciate loved ones and spend more time with family and friends this year. This is the number one resolution for most Americans. Get out there and do it!
2. Lose weight and get fit. MagicKitchen.com can help, with diet prepared meals which are portion controlled.
3. Quit Smoking. This is more important than ever, as the areas to smoke get fewer, and the heath benefits of quitting ever more apparent. Here are some quit smoking tips.
4. Help others. If you have time, there are many charities in your city who can use volunteers. But even if you can’t afford the time, giving to charities is good for the heart.
5. Learn Something New. Classes at your local college are a great place to start! Alternatively, taking time to read books is a relaxing way to learn.
6. Get Organized. This can be hard if your life has gotten out of control. Here’s a great website for organizing your life.
7. Manage our debt. One of the hardest things to do is manage money, save more and get out of debt.  Here is a good debt-relief website.
8. Manage Stress. Life is stressful, no doubt about it. Here are a few tips for managing stress:  Take a yoga class, go for a 30-minute walk every day in nature, listen to music, do deep-breathing exercises, or get more sleep. If stress is causing real problems in your life, consider seeing a counselor.
9. Take a trip– See tip 7 for saving techniques. Set a plan for saving, and a date for the trip of your dreams. If your pocketbook won’t afford a cruise, consider flying to a country of your choice and taking a bus tour.
10. Drink less alcohol – So many of us over-indulge during the holidays. Livestrong.com has tips for cutting down on alcohol consumption.