When it comes to changing our ways of life, we can be quite reluctant. That is to say, we can go nuts bearing its sheer monotonousness, and captivity but would not dare to take steps to change it. Well, all thanks to our comfort zone and fears.
Nevertheless, no matter how relatable it may sound to you. But it’s not the right way to live life. When you know you can change for good, then you must! It will be hard, but good things are never easy, right?
So, let 2021 be the year to make this much-needed change.
This guide is all you need.
A step-by-step plan to reset your life in 2021.
1. Identify your goals
You are not living up to the best of your potential if you are operating without goals. Goals are imperative not just because they provide you a direction, but because they help you stay on track by keeping you systematic and motivated.
But to set goals, you need to identify them, and it’s pretty simple. You just have to make a list of things you want from the year. These are the goals you have to work for.
2. Create a routine
When you know your goals, you have to figure out how to achieve them. The solution here can be following a routine. Following a routine means, you are not just doing it for the time being, it means you are making the particular tasks a part of your lifestyle.
The idea behind having a routine is that you make everyday count such that it doesn’t feel like a burden and you feel good about yourself. Therefore, plan out your day. Picture how you want your day to be. Would you want it to be highly productive, or would you want to balance it while enjoying your life as well? Whatever your call is, prepare a routine considering it.
3. Be accountable
You must go with this approach- whatever you do, whatever you achieve, you are the only one accountable for it, no one else.
When you hold yourself accountable, you would do tasks much more responsibly. Moreover, you’d try the best you can to get out of a situation you are stuck in, knowing you are the one responsible for the pause.
A possible downside to it is that sometimes people start blaming themselves when things go wrong. You do not have to do that because it does nothing but shatter your confidence, let alone waste your time. Therefore, when you do something wrong, do not blame yourself instead focus on trying to find a solution.
Do not get lazy.
The only reason why new-year resolutions fail is that we get lazy. We refuse to make efforts out of indolence. But you have to remember that indolence will only restrict you; it is an obstacle that you have to overcome. The only way to do that is to push yourself.
How can you do that? By abiding by the principle, if you can, you will. That is to say, every time you do not do things you planned to, ask yourself, why? Do you have a genuine reason? Perhaps an important meeting to attend or you’re sick? If you do not have a genuine reason, and you can do a task, then push yourself to do it.
4. Tracking your progress
When you are not tracking your progress, you are mindlessly going with the flow. And when you do that, you miss the opportunity of making your wrongs right.
Tracking your progress is significant for evaluating your strategies. You won’t know if they are feasible when you do not stop for a moment to gauge your progress. Furthermore, tracking your progress can help you stay motivated. When you see the results, you’ll want to continue.
So, do not skip monitoring!
We’re all done here. I hope we were of even a little help in resetting your life for good. Let us know if this guide works for you. Wish you a nice and productive day!
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We can go on blaming everyone else for our life, but never for a moment, it occurs to us that we are the captain of this sailing ship. That is to say, we can improve our life, change it if we decide it can change.
But how do we do that, how do we improve our lives?
Well, here’s how. Just sit back and read along.
87 Tiny ways to improve your life
Accept your flaws
Overcome your shortcomings
Practice kindness even when you do not receive it.
Be grateful for the things you have instead of complaining about the things you don’t.
Forgive someone for not them but yourself. Do not let grudges corrupt you.
Learn a new skill.
Don’t try to be the best, try to be better.
Start saving money
Acknowledge someone’s hard work.
Read books
Exercise and eat healthy
Increase productivity
Do not let anger ruin things for you.
Learn to control your emotions.
Wake up early.
Enjoy a hobby
Donate blood.
Do things that you are afraid of.
Stop making excuses.
Boost your confidence.
Talk to more people.
Be a better listener.
Function on a plan.
Set goals and targets.
Always surround yourself with motivation.
Do things that make you happy.
Do not brag.
Maintain a journal.
Read a newspaper.
Recycle more.
Cut yourself some slack when you have to.
Try to be more in the real world than the virtual world.
Console a friend when they are down.
Collect little and basic knowledge of every field.
Admit when you are wrong.
Kill that ego.
Be patient.
Do not take everything as hate, rather constructive criticism.
Cut out toxic people from your life.
Do not leave tasks unfinished, give things closure.
Be an optimist.
Be systematic and organized.
Do not procrastinate. Rather believe in Now or Never.
Talk to people about their aspirations.
Take responsibility for your own chores.
Do not be dependent on others for anything.
Challenge yourself every now then.
Learn to let go.
Be an opportunist.
Have faith in yourself.
Spend time with your loved ones.
Pamper yourself from time to time.
Make everyday count.
Learn a new word every day.
Do not let laziness stop you from doing things you must.
Walk more.
Reach out to people with whom you have lost contact.
Sleep on time.
Practice breathing exercises.
Cut out distractions.
Always keep smiling. Do not stress over trivial things.
Do not overthink. Focus on actions.
Always volunteer for new endeavors.
Picture yourself how you want everyone else to picture you.
Have morning rituals.
Find beauty in chaos. In other words, look for good aspects in the worst of things.
Do not lose yourself in testing times.
Do not care what others think because no matter what you do, they will always have opinions.
Learn to say NO when you have to.
Meditate.
Declutter your home.
Set financial goals.
Invest in stock and other financial assets.
Learn to take risks. But do not overdo them.
Always aim higher.
Be clear about your boundaries.
Fulfill commitments.
Always try to think out of the box.
Maintain a balance between work and life.
Explore things around you.
Do not always complain, accept tough days as challenges.
These ways and methods will not significantly change your life overnight. It will take time and you also have to remember that every little effort contributes in some way.
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Valentine’s is around the corner and I’m sure you would be planning it in your own special way. However, this year is quite not the same. With COVID hitting hard, it has forced us to think of alternatives for everything. This indeed affects the way we celebrate V-day just as all other special occasions. If you are looking for spending this Valentine’s Day in a special way while stuck at home; you’re in the right place.
12 Date Night Ideas for Lockdown
Here’re 12 romantic date night ideas to celebrate V-day during lockdown:
Love Potion
Celebrate this V-day by involving in some romantic activities at home. Make some yummy cocktails or mocktails and grab your chance to spend time together.
Take it up a notch and create some fun ice cubes with heart molds with some fresh fruit to add a little pizzazz to the drink.
Virtual trip
Go on a tour at your favorite place right from the comfort of your couch, thanks to Google StreetView. Isn’t it amazing to see the Eiffel tower without even leaving home?
Our favorite thing to do is pick out a place we’d like to go house hunting, and hop on Realtor.com or Zillow to search houses, then get on Google StreetView to see what it would actually look like if we visited there.
Games
Playing board games will make you relive your childhood and you can bring back all the silly fun that you had as a kid.
List out the games that you both loved playing as a child OR you can totally get lovey-dovey and choose from Lovehoney’s special collection of romantic games or Fog of love.
Also, it’s not about winning, just enjoy and cherish every single moment that you spend together.
Stargaze
Who doesn’t find it romantic holding the hands of your partner and witnessing the little twinkles in the dark sky?
If you are living in the city without much light pollution, this is indeed the perfect date night plan. Grab a big, fluffy blanket and lay down in your backyard while having a dreamy time with your partner gazing at the stars.
Hold the hands and talk about your dreams, share your deepest feelings and just be in the moment.
Masterclass
How about learning something new together?
Take a course on Masterclass that you both have been eyeing on. The idea here is to learn something that interests you both while having fun. Bring the high school geek back in!
Bubble bath
Take a nice, long hot bubble bath together.
Light some candles, play soft music, drop in some lavender hot bombs, bring in some wine and get super cozy.
This is hands down the best date night idea when you cannot go out anywhere.
Couple’s bucket list
You can sit together and write down everything you wish to do. If you are travel bugs, write down all the places you wish to travel together and start saving for the same.
Make two columns named ‘the places you wish to visit’ and ‘the expenses needed’. You can then create a plan and figure out how to proceed further.
On our travel list is a trip to Bali, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.
Love Underwater
There’re lots of zoos and aquariums that are doing live streams these days. Wouldn’t it be super fun to watch exotic wildlife right beside your partner? I bet you don’t want to skip this.
Karaoke competition
How about having some fun singing competition with your partner?
Your partner would totally love this idea of having a sing-along break from the hectic, busy life.
Love hunts
Plan a treasure hunt and hide some romantic things at places your partner would never notice. It will be super fun watching your partner solve love-riddles.
Dinner for two?
Cook a delicious meal for your partner and make them lick their fingers. You can also plan to cook it together and have a candlelight dinner on the terrace. As cliché it may sound; candlelight dinners are the best for bringing old romance back.
Binge-watch series
Find a show that you both love and start a series marathon. We always end up watching Big Bang theory on a spree!!
Grab a blanket, pull up the sofa, and binge-watch your favorite series.
That’s all from my side. Are you ready to spice things up this Valentine’s? Do let me know which of the above activities you enjoyed doing the most.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and I’m sure you can feel the love in the air. Everything is so beautiful about this day, and you want to make it even more beautiful for your special someone. Correct?
You must be well ahead in planning everything, taking care of each and every detail so that nothing is short of perfect – The perfect surprise, the perfect date, the perfect gift…
But wait, when it comes to gifts, we instantly run out of ideas. I mean, flowers, soft toys, perfumes, and chocolates have become so common that they might underwhelm your partner. Looking for a unique gift is such a stressful deal, and at times it can become really challenging.
But, fret not! We are here to make your work easy.
Valentine’s Day gift ideas for couples
Here’s a list of unique Valentine’s Day gift ideas for your special someone that is guaranteed to warm their heart.
Gift your partner a chance to learn from some of the world’s best minds. They’ll be able to explore masterclasses from celebrities like Alicia Keys, Gordon Ramsey, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Salman Rushdie, and many more.
Letters to Your Love
Awaken the poet inside you from slumber and write him/her a sweet letter on a vintage postcard. It doesn’t matter if you are not able to write a perfect one, just be honest with your feelings. The thought, emotion, and efforts you put in a handwritten letter will shine through their face and will surely make them feel special and cared for.
This tiny book contains 50 prompts that make it easier for you to express yourself. So go ahead and fill it with everything that you love about your partner.
Create a custom star map of the night when you both first met or kissed each other. You can even add a personalized message that is special to you besides the time and place. I bet this will make your partner all teary-eyed, but in a sweet way.
Whether it’s your first valentine’s or you’ve been together for years, these cards will surely inspire thoughtful conversations that might never happen otherwise. An added advantage, the cards will prompt you to ask further questions to find out who you both are together.
What story is sweeter than yours? So, go ahead, explore your camera roll and select the photographs of your cherished moments together and surprise your partner with this unparalleled gift.
Spa Night At Home
A little bit of pampering every now and then is not only amazing but necessary. Gift your loved one the experience of a massage, facial, or Mani/Pedi, this will surely fill them with joy.
Want to take it a step further? Plan out a DIY Spa Day at home with scented candles, soothing music, Rose petals, and exotic massage oils. Maybe even cook their favorite meal and have it ready to eat once the massage is over. They will be just flabbergasted.
Are you exhausted with a Netflix spree every weekend?
Try out this monthly date-night subscription box where you can curate your favorite couple games to spur the romance back into your lives. Check this out for a really good time.
So that’s all from my side. Now it’s your turn, select any gift that you find compelling enough from the above list and give it to your partner. Later, come back and share your experience in the comments.
Guess what! Valentine’s is around the corner and everything in town is going to turn rosy red or blush pink. Are you excited to celebrate this festival of love?
Growing up, we had the tradition of showering love to our dear ones on this day through cards and gifts. My mom used to gift me something special during Valentine’s. It was more of a family bonding than only showing love for your significant other.
If you’re spending this Valentine’s with your family or a partner or alone; showing love to yourself never does any harm. Hold yourself tight for I’m going to take you on the journey of treating yourself with all love and fun this Valentine’s.
12 self-love ideas for Valentine’s Day:
Make a handmade card for yourself
You may have crafted beautiful cards for birthdays or anniversaries; how about creating one for yourself. My 5 and 9 year old are masters at making homemade cards, and I get one every time there’s a special occasion.
It’s always super pleasing to receive a loving card with a little note to self. Do this for yourself this valentine’s and shower all the love.
Cook your favorite meal
Nothing beats homemade food. Do you always wish to try out the new recipes but felt short of time? This is your chance to show yourself the much-needed love, by cooking your favorite meal. Hop on to some YouTube tutorials, gather the ingredients and wake up your hidden MasterChef.
Dance your heart out
You won’t imagine the blast of happiness this activity will bring to you.
Lock your room or close the doors and dance your heart out turning the music aloud. Do not worry if your moves aren’t perfect. You are dancing for yourself and not for attaining any certification. Chill and just enjoy.
Prepare a homemade face-pack
A skin-care a day kicks the dullness away. Try out some DIY homemade face-packs to refresh your skin this Valentine’s. Besides this, you can enjoy an at-home spa day.
You don’t really need much for this. Just dim the lights or light some candles, tune slow music, take a hot bubble bath, file your nails and enjoy your homemade face-pack.
Discover your self-love language
Just like knowing your love language, it’s important to also be aware of your self-love language.
What’s the best way you can show love to yourself?
Note down all the activities and pick a few that you love doing with yourself.
Sign-up for an online class
Working on yourself is better than wasting your time on some non-productive activities. So, spare some time this Valentine’s to educate yourself.
My favorite places to learn are Skillshare and Masterclass. I have been learning about photography on Skillshare and I have been honing in on my cooking skills on Masterclass, both of which my family appreciates!
Go for some shopping
Take yourself on a shopping date and shower the love you always carried within. Maybe you were eyeing your favorite tee for long or wishing someone to buy you your favorite purse, get them all for yourself, girl! Now is the time to really treat yourself on this day, if you have been holding back!
Movie marathon day
If you’re someone who loves movies like crazy, this is the best way to spend Valentine’s.
Go on a movie spree and watch a series of your all-time favorite movies. Grab a box of popcorn and enjoy your eve.
Buy yourself some flowers
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You don’t have to wait for someone to bring you flowers. Get them for yourself this Valentine’s. It doesn’t always have to be a rose! My favorite places to get flowers, every day, not just Valentine’s Day are Trader Joe’s, Fry’s, and Whole Foods. Online, check out The Bouqs.com or if you want something that’s going to last longer than one week, if that, LoveBox is perfect! And if you use AJ15, you can save 15% off their products!
Sunflowers are super refreshing for this time of the year. Go and rejuvenate your space with their fragrance.
Donate or help someone
Helping someone will always make your heart full of joy and gratitude. Even if you can’t spare lots of money; gifting a one-time meal is also sufficient.
Listen to some motivational podcasts
Show yourself some love by listening to some inspiring and motivating podcasts. This will lift up your mood and you will feel super-charged.
Bring together a self-care basket
Make some self-care kits for your loved ones and even for yourself. Gather all the things you need to nourish your body and mind and assemble them in a basket. Voila, your customized self-care basket is ready.
In the end, Valentine’s Day is not only for showering love to your partner or loved ones; it’s also for treating yourself with utmost love and care. I hope that these self-love ideas will help you celebrate V-day with lots of fun and peace.
Do let me know in the comments how you’re planning to spend Valentine’s this year.
direction, but because they help you stay on track by keeping you systematic and motivated.
and you can do a task, then push yourself to do it.
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