Top 10 New Year resolutions for 2024: Budget planning, trying out new recipes and more

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Spending Time with Family: Due to a hectic work schedule, long office travelling hours and various other issues, it becomes difficult to find time to be with family members. But from next year, make a resolution to spend more time with family. Budget Planning: Outlining a rough budget for the next year can help in limiting expenditures and saving more money.

To utilise money smartly, you can plan your monthly budget for groceries, transport, clothing, car and house maintenance, and other requirements. Sports: In the new year, you should try to play at least one sport to keep yourself fit and relaxed. You can choose any sport which you can play with family or friends.

Trying out new recipes every week: Everyone wants to eat healthy food. But one should also try to cook healthy food, and trying out a new recipe every week can make cooking interesting. Reading books: A reading habit will help you improve your knowledge on a variety of topics.

To keep yourself motivated all year long, you can join a book club or subscribe to an e-book store. House cleaning: Due to our daily busy schedule, we sometimes don’t get time to keep our house in order. But, from next year, a few days each week can be set to keep your home clean.

Quit smoking and alcohol: One can decide to quit smoking and drinking alcohol by making a resolution. Putting a note in the bedroom or on an office table may help you record your progress. You can also decide to seek professional help.

Maintaining a sleep routine: While many issues can lead to poor sleep, a lot can be done to improve it. Having dinner early, going to bed on time, and avoiding late-night talking on the phone are some ideas that can be adopted to improve your sleep. Prioritise health