Unlock Progress 2024 - New Year New Resolutions

February 26, 2024

A new year is about to start and with that new resolutions

I saw a meme this year that said December is the "Friday" month of the year, which means for many a time to slow down and understand what has been done/ made during the year, celebrate another year that has passed and of course, to think about new goals and intentions for the fresh year ahead, the new year brings an opportunity to initiate meaningful changes.

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Some popular New Year's resolution ideas for 2024 include focusing on a passion, working out to feel good, not just to be thinner, try something new each month among others. These resolutions aim to promote personal growth, well-being, and positive change in the new year.

Our Community voted - Unlock Top New Year Resolutions For 2024

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Four resolutions were at the top of our members' minds: learn a new skill, travel more, and improve mental health and finances, and they seem to be intertwined to some degree. A better diet comes right after, indicating big day-to-day habit changes may come. A different time management approach is also a priority to our members, whether for hobbies or loved ones. In total, the resolutions received 86 votes, voters could choose as many options as they wanted.

Learn A New Language in 2024

Learning a new language offers a wide range of benefits, including cognitive, social, and professional advantages. Some of the key benefits supported by research include:

Improved Cognitive Function: Language learning has been shown to improve cognitive abilities over time, leading to better memory, enhanced attention span, and improved problem-solving skills.

Enhanced Communication Skills: Learning a new language can help individuals hone their communication skills, regardless of their age. This can have a positive impact on overall mental well-being.

Boost in Confidence: With continual learning and practice, language learners often experience increased confidence, which is beneficial for mental health.

Delaying Cognitive Decline: Research suggests that learning a new language can help delay the onset of cognitive decline and symptoms of dementia.

Endorphin Rush and Well-Being: Language learning has been associated with an endorphin rush, which can help fight symptoms of depression and anxiety.

The wind of change

One thing I've practised this year while talking to my nutritionist is that if I'm willing to be healthier and have a more balanced life, I have to first start by understanding and recording what I have now, and once I know where I am, then I'll be ready to take off, towards where I would like to be, this metaphor can be applied to anything.
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