Whether you’re one of those people who makes New Year’s resolutions every year or not, one thing is for certain: it’s very difficult to achieve goals all by yourself. This is why making New Year’s resolutions as a family is a good idea so that you can work towards a more positive year together!
Here are some ideas for family resolutions for the new year and how to hold each other accountable for them:
Showing More Gratitude
It is far too easy to take the little things that mean so much in life for granted. Whether it’s delicious homecooked meals, good health, enjoyable conversations, or fun playtime, there is a lot to be thankful for in a family.
Take a few moments each day for everyone to say one thing they’re thankful for to raise more awareness about gratitude. Ways to show gratitude through actions are to help with chores around the house, tell stories about fond memories, give more hugs, and say “thank you” for kind gestures.
Eating Healthier Meals and Snacks
Almost all families could benefit from eating a bit healthier but this is tough if not everyone in the family is onboard with healthy eating. Keep meal planning simple, prepare meals together by delegating cooking tasks to different family members, and stick to regular mealtimes to prevent excessive snacking.
Reading Together as an Activity
For many people, reading is a solo activity. But you can make it a family activity by scheduling reading time together in your household. If you have young children, take turns reading aloud and interacting with your favorite books. Or if your kids are older, designate a special reading area of the house and encourage everyone to enjoy some quiet time together while everyone reads their own book.
Exercising as a Family
Let’s face it – everyone can use a little support when it comes to exercising and getting healthy and in shape! However, there are a lot of fun things that you can do to get active as a family besides signing up for an expensive gym membership.
Take your family out for a hike in a nearby state park or forest preserve, go for a bike ride together on a local trail, or just throw a dance party in your living room. Getting exercise as a family is also as simple as taking a walk around the block after dinner, playing games in the backyard, or playing sports at the neighborhood park.
Help with Sticking to Your Resolutions
Even if these ideas sound good to you, it can still be challenging to implement them into your family’s routines and stick with them all throughout the year. To help with this, Household Staffing International offers highly skilled, creative, and motivated professionals who can help you around the house with various tasks so that you have more time for New Year’s resolutions.
We can set you up with an amazing personal chef to prepare healthy meals in your home, a nanny to help keep your kids on track with healthy eating and exercising, or a personal assistant to relieve daily stresses so you can focus more on family time. If you have an older adult in your household, a private in-home companion can assist with your family’s nutrition and exercise resolutions too.
These are just a few of the many ways that we can make your life easier, more enjoyable, and less stressful for the new year. Contact us online or at 212-683-7722 to tell us about your New Year’s resolutions and see how we can help!