NEW YEAR Cartoons - resolutions made to be broken?
Here are some concise, practical New Year's resolution ideas based on common goals and trends:
Health & Fitness: Commit to 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly (e.g., brisk walking, yoga). Track with a fitness app like Strava or Fitbit.
Mental Wellness: Practice 10 minutes of daily mindfulness or journaling. Apps like Headspace or Calm can guide you.
Career Growth: Learn one new skill (e.g., coding, public speaking) via platforms like Coursera or LinkedIn Learning.
Finances: Save 10% of each paycheck or create a budget using tools like YNAB or Mint.
Relationships: Schedule weekly catch-ups with friends or family, in-person or via video calls.
Sustainability: Reduce waste by using reusable items (e.g., water bottles, bags) or cutting meat consumption once a week.
Hobbies: Dedicate 1 hour weekly to a passion project (e.g., painting, writing, gardening).
Tips for Success:
Be Specific: Instead of “get fit,” aim for “run 5K by June.”
Start Small: Build habits gradually to avoid burnout.
Track Progress: Use apps or a journal to stay accountable.
Reflect Monthly: Adjust goals as needed to stay motivated.
If you want personalized suggestions or help refining your resolutions, share your goals or interests!
Here are New Year's resolution ideas tailored for Christians, focusing on spiritual growth, community, and living out faith:
Deepen Prayer Life: Commit to 10-15 minutes of daily prayer. Use a prayer journal or apps like Hallow for guided prayers.
Scripture Reading: Read the Bible daily, aiming for one chapter or a structured plan (e.g., Bible in a Year via YouVersion).
Worship Regularly: Attend church weekly, either in-person or online, and engage in worship through singing or reflection.
Serve Others: Volunteer monthly at a local charity, food bank, or church ministry to live out Jesus’ call to serve (Matthew 25:40).
Grow in Faith: Join a Bible study group or read one Christian book quarterly (e.g., C.S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity or Timothy Keller’s works).
Practice Forgiveness: Intentionally work on forgiving others and seeking reconciliation, reflecting Colossians 3:13.
Share Faith: Share your testimony or invite one person to church this year to spread the Gospel (Mark 16:15).
Tips for Success:
Set Clear Goals: E.g., “Pray the Rosary every evening” or “Read Psalms daily.”
Stay Accountable: Partner with a friend or small group to check in on progress.
Reflect Weekly: Use Sunday evenings to assess spiritual growth and reset.
Lean on Grace: If you falter, trust God’s mercy and keep going (Philippians 3:13-14).
Put On the New Self! These excerpts from Colossians 3 make an excellent 'scriptural' New Year Resolution.
2 SET YOUR MINDS on things that are above, not on things that are on Earth. ...
5 PUT TO DEATH therefore what is earthly in you:...
12 PUT ON THEN, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,
13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, FORGIVING each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, you must also forgive.
14 And above all things, PUT ON LOVE, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
15 And let THE PEACE OF CHRIST rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be THANKFUL. ...
17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, DO EVERYTHING in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. ...
18 Wives, submit to your husbands, ...
19 Husbands, love your wives, ...
20 Children obey your parents,...
21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, ...
23 ... work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,
24 knowing that you will receive the inheritance as your reward from the Lord. You are serving the Lord Christ.