Setting Smaller Goals for 2023: little things to change your life satisfaction

Maybe you don’t need to set big goals and intentions for your new year. Maybe you could focus on a few small changes that could make a big difference to your overall happiness and life satisfaction. Here are some ideas for small changes you can make that could have a big effect on your life (over time).

Drink more water Clean more often (get in the hard-to-reach and less obvious places)Journal for 5 mins on an app a dayRearrange a roomSay hello and smile at strangers in the street Play music in the mornings as you get ready for workList something you’re grateful for at the beginning or end of each day Stretch mindfully for 5-10 mins a dayCall your parents/carersDo something nice for someone without expecting anything in return Open up a cookbook and make something new Put together an outfit you’ve not worn before with items you don’t usually pair together Set a “no phone when” rule e.g. no phone when it’s past 8pm; no phone when I am with someone; no phone at dinner time; no phone when I first wake up…Wear the nice shoes, or top, or lipgloss Breathe in for 5, hold, out for 7; repeat 5 times as needed throughout the day Watch less TV, read more Drink less caffeineLaugh with your siblings or close cousinsTalk about your feelings, don’t hold a grudge or create a narrative by overthinking (have hard conversations and clear the air)Read about important topics like race, LGBTQ+ experiences, cultures other than your own, and world history not skewed by European perspectives

Sincerely, S. xx