Meditate anywhere, anytime, every day. Picture: iStock Resolutions are very last year. Make a list, don’t do the list.
It’s a rinse-and-repeat cycle that’s closer to year-end comfort food than to an authentic set of goals. Oftentimes, New Year’s promises and to-dos are nothing more than a list of unfulfilled promises we make to ourselves. Instead of quitting smoking or going to the gym, or other stereotypical notepad line items, try daring yourself to take simple little steps instead.
A dare is a challenge that requires action, instead, and needs a different mindset altogether. Instead of a checklist, you will be creating experiences for yourself. New kindness habits, trying new food, learning something new or simply something naught to get out of the humdrum of a comfort zone.
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Novelty keeps the mind engaged, and dares to deliver that. It’s got to be something bold that is somewhat out of character. Pay for someone’s breakfast or coffee randomly, start a conversation with someone you’d normally never talk to and compliment them.
Offer someone a pair of hands where you’d normally avoid helping. Every time you do this, take a pic, write a short note, and over time, feel the impact on your character. Treat your taste buds and challenge your habits.
Explore at least one new food every month that you either dare yourself to order in a restaurant or, learn to cook at home. If certain veggies creep you out, challenge yourself to try at least one. Have you never tastedJapanese Drum Cakes?
Find a recipe and get poaching. Buy some mielies from the vendor at the intersection.
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