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5 New Year’s Resolutions that Don’t Include Weight Loss
s we ring in the year 2020, we’re not simply welcoming a new year, we’re ushering in a new decade! What better way to honor it than to create resolutions with a bit more magnitude? With the New Year comes an abundance of weight loss ads and gym membership commercials, forcing many of us to focus on losing weight, but perhaps it’s time to consider other resolutions that might enhance the quality of our lives even more than simply losing a few pounds. Here are a few resolutions to consider:
world’s best education institutions like Stanford, Yale and Columbia University. If you’re looking for a real challenge, MIT’s OpenCourseWare offers courses in artificial intelligence and quantum physics. No application required. 2) Foster meaningful connections. Studies have shown that our social relationships have as much impact on our physical health as blood pressure, smoking, physical activity and obesity. In fact, a 30-year British study found that individuals who don’t regularly connect with friends in person are 1.5 times more likely to have poor health than those who visit with six or more friends per month.
Consider making resolutions that enhance the quality of your life.
1) Learn a new skill. When considering learning a new skill, there are so many affordable or even free resources available. Sites like EdX, Coursera and Udemy offer tens of thousands of courses – from architecture, English grammar and computer programming to philosophy, music and nutrition. And, depending on the course you choose, you might earn a degree or certificate. Many courses are taught by top instructors from some of the
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One study even suggests that a lack of social relationships has the same effect on health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Nurturing face-to-face friendships rather than those on social media can help manage stress and increase endorphins, and even help us live longer. This year, resolve to visit with one or two friends or relatives each week. Continued on page 3
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