“New year, new beginning, new year, new me.” These are phrases that a lot of us use when we enter a new year. The New Year presents us with an opportunity to start on a clean slate and get our docks in a row especially if the previous year was tumultuous. It is a time for self-reflection. A time to look at the aspects of our lives that need improvement and areas where we need to do a complete 360. So, what’s your New Year switch up? Are you diving headfirst into a new hobby, turning a page in your career, or perhaps giving your mindset a much-needed makeover? Let’s explore some ways you can switch things up in 2024.
Weight loss
You didn’t like what you saw on the scale last year and promised yourself you’d reach a healthier weight. You have the start of the year to set your weight target. So get on the move and shed those extra kilos. You can even take it a notch higher by embracing a healthier diet in 2024 to help maintain your weight loss.
Stop Procrastinating
Does this speak to you? Perhaps this cost you to not perform optimally last year and you resolved to make amends this year and tackle projects and tasks head on. Stopping procrastination is a hundred per cent doable. You just need to break down your goals into smaller, more achievable tasks. Implement time-blocking techniques, and watch as your to-do list transforms from a mountain into a series of conquerable hills.
Fitness
A friend of mine started her fitness journey last year but stopped along the way due to some reasons but I was glad when she saw me last week and told me she’d resume her gym sessions and would take her evening walks more seriously now. In her exact words, “I have decided to switch things up this year. 2024 is the year of the toned midriff.”
Leaving Toxic Relationships
Didn’t you say you were going to leave toxic relationships behind in 2023? If it ain’t serving you no more then you gotta bounce. Surround yourself with those who uplift and inspire you. Set boundaries with those who drain your energy. Your mental health is too precious to be stuck in relationships that drain you emotionally and physically. In 2024, choose peace of mind, choose happiness, choose self-love, choose freedom!
Career Development
You looked at your life and career trajectory last year and didn’t like the turn it was taking and you promised yourself you were going to do something about it in 2024. Well, 2024 is here, so get to work and give yourself that life you deserve. Explore new horizons, acquire new skills, and don’t shy away from seeking mentors. Whether it’s a lateral move, a promotion, or an entirely new field, let this year be the one where you take charge of your professional narrative.
Saving
Your poor savings habit last year always kept your account in the red and you have decided to change that this year. Start by creating a budget for your spending, separating your needs from your wants. That way, you’d be able to prioritise. That broke dude tag isn’t for you this year. To make this easier, open a savings account with UBA and download the mobile app to help you budget.
The goal is to level up and not settle for less this 2024. Whether you’re stepping into the unknown or rediscovering forgotten passions, remember that the beauty of life lies in its ever-changing nature. It’s time to write the next chapter of your story. You have what it takes.
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