The 5 New Year’s Resolutions Everyone Should Make

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Every year, I enjoy reading people’s list of New Year’s resolutions that they’ll inevitably break. There are some common themes, such as a desire to lose weight, drink less, and finally reach 100,000 followers on Instagram — all wrought by Western society’s deepening obsession with appearances. Toss in a few vague statements about being healthier and “living my best life” and you’ve got a list of things that will never happen.

Resolutions are basically goals, and so to be attainable, they should be specific and motivational rather than pie-in-the-sky. Think of your resolutions as stepping stones to the life you want, rather than expecting yourself to achieve your dreams in a single year.

Don’t make resolutions that involve drastic transformations or expensive pursuits. You’re much more likely to improve your life by setting several manageable goals that can be the foundation for future years’ resolutions (assuming we all survive climate change).

Here are basic, attainable resolutions that everyone should use as a foundation for future success:

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