New Year’s Resolutions – All about Me
New Year’s Resolutions – All about ME
Are you in your ‘Golden Years’?
Each New Year is a great time to take definite steps to improve the quality of your life. Best seems to be to think carefully about what you would like to change or improve about yourself, set a few achievable goals and then take positive action to make them happen. Plan what you need to do and identify where others can help you achieve your aims. Track and record your progress. Every improvement, no matter how small, is a good improvement.
Here are ShowMe’s 8 New Year’s Goals to consider. And we list who can help you achieve them.
Improve Eating Habits
Experts advise us to reduce sugar and carbohydrate intake while increasing consumption of natural fresh foods. Help yourself by growing your own fresh lettuce, vegetables and herbs; improve your health while also keeping your costs down! The smallest gardens and even just window boxes can be put to good use. Develop a lasting new interest. Visit VIP Nursery for advice and to obtain easy-to-grow salad and vegetable plants. Resolve to start right away.
Get into Shape
We all aim to look our best and what better way to do that than to get exercise! Not only will you look better but you will also feel better. With increased exercise breathing improves while pulse rates drop and blood pressure improves. Simply walking or jogging regularly is a good way to begin. Persuade a friend to do it with you. If you struggle to get going then resolve to find out about ways that Juli G Movement Studio can help get you started on the route to better physical condition.
Save your Eyes
Having increasing difficulty seeing clearly? Do oncoming car lights dazzle you at night? Sometimes problems with vision creep up on us, problems which can be solved if fixed in time. Why struggle with impaired vision and risk permanent damage? Resolve to get your eyes checked regularly. VDM Optometrists provide eye care for all ages and their considerable expertise ensures a quality eye care experience
Need improved ‘bite’?
We all take care of our teeth as part of our daily routine. But sometimes it is not just about a new filling – we need some extra special care to replace worn teeth and correct painful dental problems. Why struggle with chewing? If that applies to you then Pitout Orthodontists will be able to assist. Resolve to not wait any longer.
Improve your Hearing
Struggle to hear people talking at parties? Does noise get you down? Can’t hear the phone ring anymore? Hearing difficulty develops slowly, particularly as we get older, so it is well worth having your hearing checked regularly, and if necessary corrected using the modern aids available to us. Resolve to do something about it now! Paarl Hearing Centre offers personalised hearing tests and solutions based on your unique needs and personal circumstances. Visit them today for a dignified and stress-free experience.
Arrange a Personal Make-over
They say “a change is as good as a holiday”. Resolve to get something done and feel better about yourself and your appearance. Annique Health and Beauty, Breathe Spa and Hair Salon and The Beautique all provide great services; call one of them and let them make you feel like a new person!
Learn something New
Learning a new skill can be great fun. Why not add something new to your repertoire? What should it be – a sport, a new language, a new hobby? How about dancing? Dancing improves your agility and gets long-dormant muscles back into top condition again. Lose any embarrassment and become the life of every party. Grab your partner and go along to Phox Dance Academy – they offer Social Dance tuition (later progress to Pro-Am and Competitive dancing if you like). Resolve to dance your way through the New Year!
Do good and help an animal in need – Adopt a Dog
Every home needs a dog. If you would like a four-legged companion you could go out and spend thousands of rands buying an expensive puppy. Or you can adopt one of the many lovely rescue dogs waiting for new homes. Drakenstein Animal Rescue or Wellington SPCA will be able to help you find your new best friend! Resolve to delight your family – and bring your new dog home tomorrow.
Read more about New Year’s ideas for Home Improvement and for Personal Affairs.