It's the most obvious one. All the near-sighted and far-sighted people know glasses are fashionable and functional. While eye surgery would make this more than possible, you could pass this off as a viable resolution. You could do everyone one better and say you are getting your twenty-twenty eyesight back. Fill this year with new sights including your own sight!
Nothing says new like a baby. They are better than older babies, right? Imagine the look on your family's face when you say you are pregnant. Now imagine their faces when you say you are pregnant as a guy. You could even pretend that you have a baby by using a friend's baby as a mock baby. Make Baby New Year a practical joke and a tradition! Or do it the old fashioned way, for dedication points.
Most subscriptions have a safety net when you first join. There is trial period where you get free access until you have to pay. Why stay and keep all the bells and whistles when you can have the badge that says you do that (when you do not) instead? Sure, that gym membership card to Plant Fitness is lonely and takes up space in your wallet. But you have proof that you have been to the gym. And if anyone asks, you still do reps at the gym. Make sure to wear all black when you say so.
That bucket list of yours is either getting shorter or longer. Save yourself the buck and from tired travels by saying you went there and did that. Improvise your destinations and vacations you did not have the way you like. In this "no pictures, it did not happen" culture, say you were living in the moment while on a digital detox. Even if you walk to the fridge and back to the TV with National Geographic on, that counts for something. Adventure is what you make it, so do not be afraid to make it up. The best part, you get to say, "You should have been there!"
Feeling anti-social but dependent on the knowledge of others? Do you hate the rigmarole of social discourse but need the recognition? Then social media is the answer for you! You do not need the warmth of a familiar face when you have the menagerie of the internet. Pick from a lineup of faces, information, and disinformation where you want. It is the spice of life times everyone with a Wi-Fi connection. Share everything you did not know before as if you always did all year long!
Resolutions will resolve themselves.
Whether it is 2:30 in the morning or 10 at night, you will be sure to hit up the gym when virtually no one is there. The less crowded the gym is, the more machines you can use, the more of a workout you can get, and the less amount of time you spend waiting on other people.
You don't have to worry about being self-conscious if the gym is nearly empty, plus you can do whatever you want.
Blasting your music through your phone speakers, portable speakers, or headphones is the key to your sucessful workout. Whether it is rock and roll, edm, or anything else, you know what gets you hype and you have no shame about it.
When you first wake up and throughout the day, you can not wait until it is time to go workout.
6553You are very superstitious when it comes to your pre and post-workout routines. Stretching, running, and everything else must be done according to your way.
Your wardrobe only consists of workout clothes, and you always dress for the occasion.
You have that one pair of shoes whose sole purpose is for the gym. They can only touch the floor of the gym. You wear your slides to and from the gym to prevent any damage to those shoes.
When you are at the gym, you are content. However, when you aren't at the gym, you're begging to be there.
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Holding restorative postures allows you to be in the here and now. You don't need to answer any texts or emails, finish any reading or homework, or take care of any errands. There's nothing you need to do except experience the present moment.
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Restorative yoga is an evidence-based practice that reduces cortisol levels that build up in times of high stress. Additionally, restorative yoga helps to turn on the body's relaxation response. This means your body is able to slow down, relax, and breathe more slowly, deeply, and freely.
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Worried you won't be able to relax because your mind is always racing? The truth about relaxing is that many of us need to learn to do it and then practice until it becomes more familiar. It may take some practice to slow your racing thoughts, but focusing on your breath and feeling the support of the props underneath you will assist in quieting your mind's chatter.
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Restorative yoga benefits chronic pain and tension by gently stretching and improving mobility in the body. Additionally, conscious breathing and relaxation allow the body to heal, boost immunity, improve digestion, and bring a general sense of overall well-being that all contribute to a reduction in chronic pain.
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Restorative yoga postures are powerful in their ability to prepare the body for a deep and restful sleep. Consciously relaxing can serve as a way to "train" your body into relaxation and allows us to practice turning our mind "off".
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If you have trouble with showing yourself compassion and love because you don't want to lose your sense of ambition or drive, then restorative yoga can help show you how to give yourself the care that we all need. Just the act of taking time to do something beneficial for your well-being is an act of compassion and kindness.
We spend so much of our days in our "fight or flight" state rather than "rest and digest". The slow pace of restorative yoga allows the body's parasympathetic nervous system to initiate its "rest and digest" functions that bring us back into a state of balance and stillness.
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The saying "you can't pour from an empty cup" may be cliche, but it's also true. It's difficult to show up fully in relationships when you aren't taking care of yourself. Pressing the "pause" button to practice restorative yoga When you give yourself time to slow down, you cultivate a sense of calm and patience that carries into the rest of your life and benefits the people around you.
Slowing down with purpose and intention may reveal more than you might expect. Where does your mind immediately go? Perhaps you have a hard time letting go of your to-do list, or notice old memories popping up out of nowhere. Restorative yoga can bring us relaxation and rest, but it can also help us learn to sit with the "stories" we tell ourselves. We can only know ourselves better when we truly take the time to listen with curiosity and receptivity.
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Feel the sensations of the blankets and props that hold you up, and allow yourself to get cozy with whatever soft clothing, eye pillows, and extra layers you desire. Give yourself the care and nurturing you deserve.
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