Every year, I write down a new set of resolutions with the intent to keep them, but as is the case with most people, procrastination and distractions usually get the better of me!
This coming year, though, I’m determined to stick to my commitments. Here are just a few of them—hopefully they’ll inspire you to adhere to your own!
Quitting Beer for One Year
You read that right—I’m going to get through 2023 without a single sip of beer. Instead, I’ll be drinking sparkling water, such as those made using a 60l co2 cylinder, and soft drinks at all of my social gatherings. I don’t want to impair my thinking any longer!
I’ve always had a bit of a belly, and I’ve read that giving up alcohol can actually make you lose a significant amount of weight. It’ll be a challenge to wean myself off the sauce, because I’m a semi-regular drinker, but I’m sure that I’ll be able to tackle this goal if I summon up as much drive and willpower as I can. And who knows? Maybe I’ll stay sober for years to come!
Trying A New Diet
Another way I’m going to take care of my health is by trying out a new diet. It’s safe to say that I “eat like an American,” considering the average American eats around 3,600 calories every day, a value that is much higher than in most other countries around the world. You might say that I’m a die-hard fan of food, but in any case, I’m going to give up the habits that I’m used to and try being pescatarian, prioritizing fish and other seafoods that contain an abundance of a fatty acid called Omega-3. Omega-3 is good for the heart and keeps the brain in shape by sharpening the memory.
This will take a lot of effort, of course, and I’ll be missing my usual steaks and hamburgers, but in the end, this will be for the best!
Being More Frugal
With the advent of Amazon, I’ve come to love splurging, but recent peeks at my bank statement have made me realize that I need to calm down!
If there’s one thing I can learn from the super-rich, it’s that frugality is a virtue. Take it from the likes of Warren Buffett, who still lives in the house he bought in the 1950s. A few weeks ago, I calculated the amount of money I spend on things I don’t need, which motivated me to clean up my act. I’ve chosen to cut back on unnecessary spending and put cash into my retirement fund instead. Self-control is paramount, and I’m determined to change
my life by purchasing only what I need (with the occasional gift here and there).
Getting Over the Hump
Something else I’m looking forward to in the new year is getting over the “hump”—more specifically, the hump on my nose that harasses me whenever I look in the mirror. I’m convinced that, when God designed me, he mistook me for a camel!
I’ve decided to get a nose job, and I certainly won’t be avoiding mirrors anymore! I’ll not only be happier with myself, but might have an easier time talking to women I’m interested in. Who knows? Maybe I’ll find my soulmate in 2022!
Taking an Art Class to Master the Brush Early this year, I rediscovered my love for art. During high school, I was a passionate painter, but when I got to college, work and studying took precedence over my
creativity, and I had to abandon the hobby in favor of sheer productivity.
This year, though, I want not only to start painting again, but to learn how to create more realistic portraits. I’m interested, as well, in exploring different materials and mediums, such as clay and more malleable metals.
Making art is an extremely relaxing activity, of course, but it can also make you a few dollars on the side if you’re good enough. I might also try to expand my knowledge of art history over the next year—there is so much to learn, and so many artists and movements to admire!
