Before the Clock Strikes 12: Five Things to Do before the New Year
Before you know it, it will be 2023. In anticipation of that eagerly awaited fresh start, we thought it might be helpful to remind you of a few loose ends you may want to take care of so you can kick off January 1 with a clean slate. To help get you motivated, here are five things you should do before the New Year.
Schedule some time for Self-Care
Before you do anything else, devote some time to recharging your battery. Think about simple things you enjoy doing and do more of them. Before the end of the year, pencil in some time on your calendar to savor a little alone time. No need to overcomplicate self care — carving out even 15 minutes can go a long way toward supporting your mental health.
Deep Clean Your House
Whether you have five minutes or an entire weekend to spare, all of our houses could use a little TLC more than just a spring cleaning. Give your bedroom a refresh: declutter your closets and cabinets, vacuum under furniture, donate old winter clothes and accessories, focus on organization and most importantly, establish a good cleaning routine for the new year.
Finish What You Started
Unfinished projects keeping you up at night? Revisit that project you were once excited about and then for whatever reason pushed aside. Complete the project, enjoy a sense of accomplishment and put your mind at ease before the year ends.
You Got mail — Delete it
Chances are your inbox is a lot like that abandoned bag of stuff sitting in the back of your closet. Follow-up on unanswered e-mails, delete expired messages and organize the remaining e-mails and create folders to make life a bit easier on yourself.
Go on a Mini-Vacation
Like most of us, the past three years has taken a toll on your sanity — we can all relate. If you’re at your wits end, escape daily stressors, relax and unwind on a mini-vacation. Take a few days in a nearby, inexpensive place on your own terms.
References:
https://www.bulldogyoga.com/blog/9-things-youve-gotta-do-before-the-end-of-the-year/
Crystal Walker is a the chief communicator and creative strategist for CrystaRene Consulting and a regular contributor at Hope magazine. Crystal is a published writer, event planner, voice-over talent, graphic designer, educator, communications coach and former radio personality.
