Resolution: Get organized.
Advice for sticking to it: We feel more relaxed when our surroundings are neat and orderly! Cut through closet clutter by applying a “two-year” rule: if you haven’t worn it in two years, you probably never will. Don’t let the mail stack up – sort through each day when it arrives. Look for unused storage spaces under furniture and behind doors. Schedule time each week or month to clear away clutter.

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Resolution: Learn something new.
Advice for sticking to it: You can teach old dogs new tricks! An active brain is a healthy brain, and keeping it challenged is a good way to keep your memory sharp and fight the effects of aging. Instead of turning on the TV, pick up a crossword puzzle. Check out classes offered by a local craft store and learn a new hobby, or take a non-credit course in a foreign language.

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Resolution: Spend more time with family and friends.
Advice for sticking to it: Despite all the resources designed to give us more time, we seem to have less than ever! Stay connected with your loved ones by having dinner together as often as possible. Set aside one night a week as “family night” to play a board game, pop some corn and watch a movie, or visit a local park. Make an effort to have regular one-on-one time with kids, grandkids and friends.

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Resolution: Save money.
Advice for sticking to it: We can’t change prices, but we can help keep money in our wallets by making smart decisions and planning ahead. Before buying something, ask yourself if you really need it. Don’t rush to upgrade your car, computer, cell phone or other items if they’re working fine – and keep in mind it may be more cost-effective to have them repaired if they’re not.

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Resolution: Fit in fitness.
Advice for sticking to it: Why is making a permanent change to our eating and exercise habits so difficult? Because they’re just that – habits. Implementing a drastic, diet-and-exercise “revolution” is a sure way to set yourself up for failure. To make a lasting impact on your health, keep your goals realistic and make gradual changes.

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Looking to eliminate bad habits – or incorporate good ones? You can keep your New Year’s resolutions! Here are some easy ideas for making positive, permanent changes in your life. Watch for new tips each day this week!

Here are a few of our favorite tips for creating storage space and clearing up clutter around the house.

Short on kitchen cupboard space?
Store rarely used dishes and appliances up high in the kitchen, in the spare bedroom closet or even in the garage.

Hang pots and pans on the wall or from the ceiling.

Install hooks for cups so they hang in unused cupboard space above plates.

Stack bowls so they nest—the largest on the bottom and the smallest on top.
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