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20 New Years Resolutions To Follow

Instead of taking something away, add something!

Katie McCoy

Jan 02, 2017

Michigan State University

Gretchen Rubin

Every year, people are expected to take something away for a new year's resolution. No more fast food, no more sugar, no more bad influences, etc.

How about instead of taking something away, you add something instead? If you are confused of a resolution to add, here is a list of 20possible New Year resolutions to follow.

1. Drink more water.

You should do this anyway.

2. Sleep more.

Again, you should do this anyway. You don't understand how important sleep is to the body. Start taking care of yourself this year.

3. Read more books.

Expand your mind.

4. Read more news.

It's important to know what is going on in the world.

5. Take more pictures.

Keep your memories!

6. Study More.

Spend more time at the library!

7. Hang out with more acquaintances -making them your friends.

If you want to expand your friend group, be involved in more lives, etc.

8. Learn new beauty techniques.

Take better care of your skin, learn new hairstyles, learn new makeup techniques, whatever you want to expand your beauty routine.

9. Pet more dogs.

Because why not?

10. Eat more ice cream.

Why not!

11. Spend more time outside.

Learn to love the outdoors.

12. Call your grandparents.

You don't know how much time you have with them.

13. Try to travel more.

Expand your horizons, even if your bank account doesn't allow you to. And even if means driving your car to the next town over.

14. Dance more.

Even if it's obnoxiously in the middle of your room alone, or with your roommates. Take advantage of your youthful body!

15. Wash your sheets.

Do yourself a favor.

16. Listen to more happy music.

It'll make you feel happy, which is important!

17. Say your feelings out loud!

Don't hold your feelings in, it's healthier to speak it out loud!

18. Eat more veggies.

They're good, I promise.

19. Moisturize

Your skin will thank you in 10-20 years. I promise. Do you want wrinkles?

20. And finally, be happier being you!

Because there is nothing better than being yourself!

Let this be the year to love yourself, love those around you, love all your imperfections.

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