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21 things you can do in 2021 to make it the best year of your life
Posted on:15 December 2020, 14:03pm IST
2020 has been particularly hard, and it has taught us some important lessons. How about stepping into 2021 with this checklist of how to stay content and feel happy? We think it’s a great plan!
Geetika Sachdev
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Do these 21 things to welcome positivity into your life! Image courtesy: Shutterstock
There’s no doubt that we’ve all gone through a lot this past year. A global crisis literally took over our lives at the beginning of 2020, confining us to our homes almost the entire year. This is something we couldn’t have imagined, even in our wildest dreams. In hindsight, it has also taught us a lot of important lessons — of being mindful, living in the moment, and never taking anything for granted.
As we march ahead into the next year, let’s learn a few things that will provide us with contentment and long-lasting joy. Here are 21 things to do in 2021 to make it the best year yet:
1. Wake up naturally
You might think of it as a strange suggestion. I mean, is it even possible to wake up without an alarm clock? Well, it is. Practice a routine of sleeping on time and waking up at the same hour every day. That’s how your biorhythm should works, with no alarms to jolt you out of your slumber. Wake up naturally and start your day with a positive mood.
2. Begin every morning with a smile
We know life can take over, and it might feel like an ordeal to smile the first thing every morning, but push yourself to do it. Tell yourself it’s going to be a day full of happiness and contentment, and have a wide smile on your face. It might sound silly, but trust us, it will really set the tone for the day ahead!
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3. Exercise daily
Do whatever that makes you move — it could be dancing, jumping on the spot, or going for a run with your favourite music playing through your earphones. Make sure you’re incorporating 20 minutes of exercise every single day for your dose of happy hormones.
4. Sing in the shower
Haven’t we all felt a sense of happiness when we come out of a nice shower after belting out our favourite song? Oh, and while you are at it, don’t forget to put on your best-scented body wash. Well, it is believed that our favourite aromas have pleasant olfactory memories associated with them that make us feel blissful. Now, that’s a good enough reason to enjoy a warm shower and de-stress!
5. Practice meditation
We are always hustling, and unfortunately, our culture glorifies that. We are never really told to slow down, but guess what? That’s equally important. Practising meditation for about 15 to 20 minutes every day is a healthy practice. In fact, research shows that our brain releases an anti-anxiety chemical called GABA when we practice meditation or yoga. A study in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found there is a 27 per cent increase in GABA levels after an hour of meditation.
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6. Eat breakfast
Most of us are in such a hurry every morning that we forget to eat breakfast, and end up feeling ‘hangry. Well, how about enjoying a nourishing meal packed with your favourite foods every morning? It will help you look forward to something, and at the same time, give you a boost of energy.
7. Get into the habit of reading
With dwindling attention spans these days, most people find reading ‘very boring’. It really isn’t, though! Get a book from your
favourite genre, slip into the quilt, and sip on some hot chocolate as you immerse yourself in a different world.
8. Focus on one task
We function on auto-pilot mode and perform tasks mechanically, often juggling several things at a time. Well, the key is to focus on one task at a time. Multitasking actually affects your focus and causes stress.
9. Take an afternoon nap
Taking an afternoon nap can be extremely helpful in boosting your mood. At the same time, it ensures “improved alertness and performance without interfering with your night-time sleep.” Research also shows that when you do not take a nap in the day, you become sensitive to negative emotions.
10. Call your friends
How about catching up with a few friends over a nice, warm conversation? There’s nothing like venting out or feeling nostalgic when you share memories. It’s a great feeling and makes you feel so comfy. According to a study published by the British Medical Journal in December 2008 by Harvard University, happy friends increase our happiness by 15.3 per cent!
11. Meet some friends in person
We know 2020 has been hard because we haven’t been able to meet so many of our friends in person! But, in the coming year, how about taking precautions and stepping out to see a friend or two in the neighbourhood? There’s also a study by Fowler and Christakis that suggests that a happy friend who lives within half a kilometre of your house, makes you 42 per cent more likely to be happy too.