2017 is finally on its way. Here’s a list of habits to consider adopting in the new year. I hope they inspire some ideas!
- Ellie
Health
- Drink more water (Plant Nanny and a cute water bottle help!)
- Get more sleep (Sleep Cycle changed my life)
- Go to bed and wake up at a consistent time
- Stop using electronic devices before you go to bed
- Work out more regularly (Try Seven)
- Go out on walks (Map My Walk)
- Eat less junk food (Or drink less soda, at least)
- Cook for yourself more (Start here)
- Take your medication regularly (Medisafe Reminder)
- Take off your makeup every day, if you wear it
- Wear sunscreen every day (This one’s my favorite)
- Moisturize
- Clean your makeup brushes regularly
- Change your pillowcases regularly (it helps prevent breakouts!)
- Practice mindfulness (Smiling Mind is a good place to start)
Academic
- Consider starting a bullet journal
- Use a planner (Passion Planner, anyone? Or Todoist if you prefer digital)
- Start a reading challenge
- Sit closer to the front in class
- Raise your hand more often
- Start assignments closer to the date it was assigned rather than the due date (Some tips on beating procrastination here)
- Get to know your teachers
- Stay updated on current events (Try The Daily Skimm)
- Learn vocabulary in another language (Mango Languages)
- Learn vocabulary in your own language (Here’s one for English)
Personal
- Talk to someone you wouldn’t normally
- Call someone you haven’t talked to in a while (Mom? Dad? Friend who lives on the other side of the country?)
- Tell your loved ones “I love you” more often
- Make plans to see friends occasionally
- Make plans to have a day all to yourself occasionally
- Clean your room regularly
- Or just make your bed every day
- Track your spending (Mint)
- Write that novel you’ve been planning (Here’s a start)
- Keep a personal journal (Day One is easy to get into)
- Spend some time reflecting on yourself once in a while
- Take 20 minutes a day to draw/write/get the creative juices flowing
- Spend time with your pets
- Smile more


