2019 is YOUR year

This time of year, you always hear about resolutions related to wanting to change our lives, but how many people actually follow through with them? We say forget the resolutions and just make a point to make 2019 the best yet! Gather up your family and use the following suggestions as a guide to making the most of your year and helping those around you in the process.

1. R.A.K. it up this year! We don’t mean the leaves in the yard (although we are sure your parents would love it if you did!)…we mean perform Random Acts of Kindness! Bake some cookies and deliver to your neighbors. Hold the door open at the market. Help your mom carry in the groceries without being asked. Be kind and be random!
2. Try new things. Whether it be on your own or as a family, take this year to learn a new thing or two! Go out of your comfort zone and try the weird fruit you found at the grocery store or shoot some hoops on a taller goal. Even if you are not perfect at it on your first try, keep trying…that is the fun of trying new things!
3. Make healthy choices. You do not have to completely cut out the bad (but oh so delicious) things, just make an effort to make healthier choices. Swap out your favorite snacks for a healthier alternative. Sit down as a family and plan out meals that incorporate both healthy options and everyone’s favorites! Make a menu and stick to it.
4. Be nice. Whether it means sharing your favorite LEGO® Bricks with your younger sibling or helping a classmate with a math problem, just be nice! Keep on the look out for ways that you can help others, such as a neighbor who needs their lawn mowed or someone who needs help crossing the street. The chance to be nice is all around you…you just have to open your eyes and look for it!

Do you know what else will make 2019 amazing? YOU. You are the captain of this ship, so the destination is up to you! You will have days that are not that great, but it is okay…get back on track and try to make the next day amazing. Happy new year, and good luck making this an awesome year!