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New Year Quotes To Celebrate 2024
New Year quotes to self-reflect19. "You have those moments where you reflect and say, 'No matter what I'm going through at the moment, you know what? Life ain't bad.'" —Dwyane Wade, athlete
20. "Plant seeds every single day that you know who you are, you know what you're about and you know what goals you've set for yourself." —Stephen Curry, athlete
21. "Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable." —Mary Oliver, poet
22. "One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, writer
23. "Happiness was always important to me, even at a young age. People would ask, 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' I'd tell them, 'I just want to be happy.'" —Goldie Hawn, actor
24. "Whenever it feels uncomfortable to tell the truth, that's often the most important time to tell it." —Jennifer Lopez, musician and actor
25. "And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good." —John Steinbeck, writer
26. "You don't have to be perfect to help people. All you have to be is real." —Trent Shelton, motivational speaker
27. "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." —Doug Larson, columnist
28. "I'm deciding to be my own individual self, and it looks nothing like what anyone else is doing. There's something so powerful about being unique." —Alicia Keys, musician
29. "Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each year find you a better man." —Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father
30. "There are more people doing good stuff and moving us forward than there are people sowing division. I surround myself with people who have faith." —Maria Shriver, journalist
31. "I strive to be a skeptic, in the best sense of that word: I question everything, and yet I'm open to everything." —Amy Tan, author
32. "Next time you are discussing an important issue with someone, ask yourself, 'Is this a monologue or dialogue?' Personally, I'm only interested in the latter." —Reese Witherspoon, actor
33. "When we get home at night, we plug in our phones. But we don't think of ourselves as phones that need to be recharged. You need to make sure you're getting back up to 100 percent." —Bobby Berk, designer
34. "For last year's words belong to last year's language. And next year's words await another voice." —T. S. Eliot, writer
35. "Make New Year's goals. Dig within, and discover what you would like to have happen in your life this year. This helps you do your part. It is an affirmation that you're interested in fully living life in the year to come." —Melody Beattie, author
New Year quotes to believe in yourself36. "It is your right to choose what you do and don't do, to choose what you believe in and don't believe in. It is your right to curate your life and your own perspective." —Lady Gaga, musician
37. "The book is called Opportunity, and its first chapter is New Year's day." —Edith Lovejoy Pierce, poet
38. "You can find inspiration in everything. If you can't, then you're not looking properly." —Paul Smith, fashion designer
39. "I don't know where I'm going from here, but I promise it won't be boring." —David Bowie, musician and actor
40. "It's a myth that you can't have it all. You can have it all—just maybe not all at the same time." —Eva Longoria, actor
41. "Don't wait your turn. Bet on yourself and have the confidence to stand up and say, 'My time is now.'" —Robert F. Smith, businessman
42. "You can always put on a pretty dress, but it doesn't matter what you wear on the outside if your mind isn't strong." —Angelina Jolie, actor
43. "Every time you tear a leaf off a calendar, you present a new place for new ideas." —Charles Kettering, engineer and businessman
44. "I listen to everyone. Then I do what I want." —Diane von Furstenberg, fashion designer
45. "Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties." —Helen Keller, author and activist
46. "I don't believe in pessimism. If something doesn't come up the way you want, forge ahead. If you think it's going to rain, it will." —Clint Eastwood, actor
47. "When juggling as much as you are, remember that some balls are glass, and some are rubber. You can't drop the glass balls." —Nora Roberts, author
48. "Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction." —Germany Kent, journalist
49. "Take a leap of faith and begin this wondrous new year by believing." —Sarah Ban Breathnach, author
50. "It's never too late to become who you want to be. I hope you live a life that you're proud of, and if you find that you're not, I hope you have the strength to start over." —F. Scott Fitzgerald, novelist
New Year quotes about chasing dreams51. "If you don't find your passion in your paycheck, go find it somewhere else." —Sara Haines, journalist
52. "It is often easier to make progress on mega-ambitious dreams. Since no one else is crazy enough to do it, you have little competition." —Larry Page, entrepreneur
53. "Don't be scared if you don't do things in the right order. I didn't think I'd have dessert before breakfast today, but hey, it turned out that way and I wouldn't change a thing." —Mindy Kaling, comedian
54. "Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone." —Pablo Picasso, artist
55. "If you just keep putting one foot in front of the other, fantastical things can happen." —Sheryl Crow, musician
56. "My best ideas come to me when I'm bored. I'd love to be bored more, but there just isn't time." —Sam Reich, producer
57. "The 'success' parts of life look good to others, but the best parts are actually the simple, daily experiences. This is true whether you're an actor or a teacher or a waitress. I know because I've been all three." —Lauren Graham, actor
58. "The world is not yours for the taking, but for the trying. Try hard." —Scott Galloway, professor
59. "I'd rather regret the risks that didn't work out than the chances I didn't take at all." —Simone Biles, athlete
60. "I could give example after example of how doing the right thing ended up making us more money." —Yvon Chouinard, businessman
61. "Life's not about expecting, hoping and wishing; it's about doing, being and becoming." —Mike Dooley, author and speaker
62. "We have to continually be jumping off cliffs and developing our wings on the way down." —Kurt Vonnegut, author
63. "Be the hardest-working person you know. If you're not, someone else will be." —Ian Brennan, screenwriter
64. "Some people feel confusion and uncertainty and do nothing. Don't do nothing." —Alex Dimitrov, poet
65. "We either make ourselves miserable or make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same." —Carlos Castañeda, writer
66. "The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you're not going to stay where you are." —J.P. Morgan, financier
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These Totally Reasonable New Year's Resolutions Will Keep You On Track In 2024
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January is officially the month of peak "new year, new you" marketing — and that means we're all pledging to a fresh set of New Year's resolutions (again). It shouldn't come as a surprise that keeping our well-meaning promises will be an uphill battle: a past study by U.S. News & World Report suggests that nearly 80% of us will fall off the wagon by mid-February.
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A more reasonable resolution might be to stop pursuing unattainable perfection in the form of "the best me" (say, signing up for a marathon when you've never even jogged before.) Perhaps a more doable goal is to better tend to our physical, emotional, and mental health, which can range from exercising more (which has been proven to benefit both mind and our body) or, as the Obama Foundation suggests, setting aside more time to get organized (which is good for the soul).
Stumped on how to kick off 2024? Here, we've rounded up 13 ideas for New Year's resolutions that you'll actually be able to keep.
1. Plan for the Months AheadDesigned for everyone from students to entrepreneurs, this six-month productivity planner helps you define and set priorities, manage tasks, and cut down on wasted time by giving you a big-picture view of your goals. Getting stuff done also requires a healthy work-life balance, so the book also provides reading, self-care, and bucket lists as well as coaching tips and weekly motivational quotes.
The 6-inch by 8.5-inch organizer includes weekly and daily planning pages, monthly overviews, plenty of space for all your goals, important dates and to-dos, and more. The fact that it's got 12 months' worth of planning instead of the usual 15 months means you won't need to give yourself a guilt trip over too many unused pages the rest of the year if you find that a paper journal isn't your style. See more of the best productivity planners here.
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2. Tackle Your Wellness GoalsIf you're just too pressed for time to find a new MD, telehealth startup Hims (and its women's-focused brand, Hers) makes it easy to take care of yourself. You can book virtual consultations ($39 and up) with a primary care physician, who can address everything from colds to eczema and fill prescriptions for a range of health conditions.
The company also offers its own line of prescription-strength acne and anti-aging skincare, hair care for balding, and supplements for immunity and sleep, as well as consultations with medical professionals who can assess your needs. And if you're looking for mental health support or ways to treat erectile dysfunction, Hims also has you covered in both departments with licensed therapists and doctors who can prescribe medication.
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3. Reevaluate Your NutritionGetting your nutrition squared away is also an important part of your overall wellness, but you don't just have to start downing green juices (although we have our favorites) to achieve a balanced diet. Small steps like adding in some more greens, or committing to eat breakfast every morning can make a big difference, and Kroma Wellness is a great place to start. Their Daily Essentials collection includes latte mixes, breakfast porridges, smoothie bases, and snacks like cookie butter which are packed with vitamins, minerals and whole food-sourced ingredients. They're easy to incorporate into your daily routine without resorting to eliminating entire food groups, and will help you power through the new year.
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4. Drink More WaterSo simple, yet somehow the majority of Americans knowingly don't drink enough water. (A survey by filtered water service provider Quench found that more than 75% of respondents believed they weren't getting enough of their daily H2O.) We're fans of Purist Collective's sleek 32-ounce reusable water bottle, which has an "unbreakable" glass interior that's said to eliminate unwanted tastes from tap water. Multiple colors available.
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Those who really need the extra nudge can strap ULLA's handy hydration reminder to their drinking vessel. It attaches to most water bottles and uses a blinking light pattern to catch your eye and remind you to take a sip every 30 to 40 minutes. The device has sensors for daylight and proximity (ensuring that it's not wasting battery life by blinking in an empty room), as well as an auto on/off setting.
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5. Feed Your Grey MatterResolving to learn a new skill is a no-brainer when you've got luminaries like Malala Yousafzai, Ringo Starr, Dr. Cornel West, and former U.S. Presidents as your instructors. Masterclass' monthly membership brings you online instructional classes taught by some of the most accomplished creatives and celebrities from the worlds of sports, entertainment, art, cooking and even politics. Their new Sessions program also offers a structured, 30-day curriculum where you can really roll up your sleeves, get hands-on and learn meaningful skills through step-by-step guidance (with, for example: baking and cake decorating).
Right now, MasterClass has dropped an end-of-year deal that you won't want to miss: starting Dec. 28, you can get a MasterClass membership for 40% off your first year to kickstart all your resolutions.
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6. Set Up Your Home Sweat StationThe thinking goes that if you invest in a piece of exercise equipment for your New Year's resolution, you'll resolve to make the most of your money. Most gym memberships are lucky if they make it past March, and that's where MYXfitness' machine learning-based platform comes in.
The brand's membership-based SmartMYX develops a custom workout program based on users' health goals (such as improving cardio, strength, and flexibility) and their realistic amount of exercise time. Each plan calibrates heart rate zones specifically for members so that their workouts are efficient and effective, and users will get a weekly workout schedule and report that helps improve their results. The platform will adjust its recommendations based on your activity, and SmartMYX's app lets you schedule workouts to keep you accountable.
As far as the gear, MYXfitness' MYX Plus package includes everything you need to set up your new home workout station. You'll get a stationary Star Trac bike with an interactive 21.5-inch touch screen, a stabilizing mat, heart rate monitor, an oversized exercise mat, an EVA foam roller, a resistance band, three sets of hand weights, and a kettlebell.
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7. Clean Up Your Scrubbing RoutineThere are no shortage of stories and documentaries recounting the amount of plastic and toxic chemicals that seep into our oceans. If you're looking to ease into the low-waste lifestyle (and keep the earth and yourself healthy), cutting out single-use plastics by way of your cleaning routine is a good place to start.
We're fans of Cleancult's biodegradable hand soaps, dishwasher soap tablets, all-purpose cleaners, liquid laundry detergent, and more home products that come in recyclable cartons and pleasing scents (you can also get unscented). The sustainable brand says it helps customers keep 44 pounds of plastic out of landfills per year via its refillable glass spray bottles and dispensers and recurring subscriptions (available every one, two, or three months).
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8. Hit the Road in New KicksWhen it comes to picking up your running routine, we're guessing that going from zero to 60 will reduce your success rate by probably a lot (but we're no experts). Start small with one-mile jogs and runs instead, and pick up a new pair of kicks that'll get you pumped to test out the rest of your high-performance gear.
A favorite among long-distance runners, Mizuno's Wave Rider footwear will let you hit the road while keeping you light on your feet (each shoe clocks in at just 10 ounces). For the 27th iteration of its best-selling silhouette, the company swapped its previous foam with the lighter Enerzy foam, which uses less rubber than its predecessor but delivers the same good grip and more flexibility.
These shoes offer stability, energetic cushioning, and support for runners with neutral pronation to underpronation, so those who are flat-footed or who overpronate will want to consider something with more support, such as Mizuno's Inspire runners. When in doubt, check with a podiatrist or get your gait analyzed by running experts who can make recommendations tailored to your needs.
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9. Give Your Home Office a Cool MakeoverDon't have an eye for interior design, but itching for a stylish and clean slate in your space? Whether you're working from home or you're just bored of your house, Havenly's online service lets you work with professional interior designers who'll dream up a new look for any room in your pad. You'll set your budget, take a quiz to determine your aesthetic, and get a customized design plan with a curated shopping list.
If you choose Havenly's Full package, you'll also get layout visualizations so you can "see" your room's makeover and a custom floor plan. Both the Mini and Full options include a personal ordering team who'll source products from local and national home furnishings and decor vendors (think cool brands like CB2, West Elm, Article, Minted, Interior Define, and others).
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10. Plant Your Victory GardenIf there's one thing we've learned from soaking up self-proclaimed "Gangster Gardener" Ron Finley's Masterclass series, it's that growing your own greens can and should be rewarding and delicious. Not yet convinced that you've got a green thumb? Try sowing your skills with an indoor herb garden, which is easy to do in even the tiniest shoebox apartments.
Your home-cooked dishes will reap the benefits of homegrown herbs like USDA organic basil, cilantro, parsley, sage, and thyme from Spade to Fork's home seed kit, which has everything you need to sprout fresh, non-GMO ingredients.
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Compelled to take your cultivation up a notch? AeroGarden's soil-free hydroponic garden kit uses 20-watt LED lights to maximize photosynthesis (read: big blooms in less time). It can hold up to six 12-inch-tall plants, and the kit includes seeds to grow Genovese and Thai basils, curly parsley, dill, thyme, and mint, plus the company's special nutrient-rich plant formula.
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11. Channel Your Inner Culinary StarSpeaking of herbs, why not commit to cooking more at home and using your newly-grown greens, while you're at it? Allow multi-hyphenate musician Snoop Dogg (whose resumé includes rap star, BFF to Martha Stewart, vino maker, and cookbook author) to light the way. His latest 192-page tome, "Goon With the Spoon", offers more than 65 of Calvin Broadus Jr.'s and E-40's favorite recipes, from alcoholic (and non-alcoholic) drinks, to main courses, to desserts. Think dishes like "Ridin' Dirty Shrimp 'n' Grits" and a "Bacon Cheeseburger Lumpia," inspired by E-40's Filipino food business in the Bay Area (and the traditional Filipino fried spring rolls). If all else fails, you can always live vicariously through Martha & Snoop's Potluck Party Challenge.
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If your tastebuds prefer to cook up something a little bit more country, try Jessie James Decker's latest cookbook, "Just Feed Me". Fans love the Nashville star's simple and easy-to-follow dishes that blend her Italian, Southern, and Cajun roots, such as Tuscan bean soup, Brazilian steak, pumpkin cookies, and more. Otherwise, you can also whet your appetite with these other musician-powered cookbooks. (And let's not forget Cookin' with Coolio.)
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12. Indulge in More PleasureWhy not spice it up in the bedroom (or wherever else you do it) for 2024? Experts say that the health benefits of regular sex — whether with a partner or yourself — can include a boost in immunity, stress relief, younger-looking skin, and even more cardio.
Try prepping for your endorphin-pumping activity with this CBD-infused arousal oil by Foria, which also offers other wellness products designed to help address both pleasure (think intimacy) and pain (we're talking inflammation and period cramps). This organic, plant-based formula contains ingredients found in your pantry — cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla, to name a few — that combine with cardamom and peppermint oils, hemp, and kava root to bring you "out-of-this-world orgasms."
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13. Read More From Your Favorite AuthorsWe've all vowed to read more at some point or other in our lives, and then conveniently stored every new book in our library, without ever reading more than 10 pages. Change that in 2024 by buying yourself a portable Kindle, so you can take your favorite e-books with you wherever you go.
We like the Kindle Paperwhite, which is both waterproof and boasts multiple weeks of battery life on a single charge. Each order comes with three free months of Kindle Unlimited, which will give you access to hundreds of books from different genres including sci-fi, mystery and romance. Kindle e-books are generally cheaper than paperbacks and hardcovers as well, helping you budget a little more in the new year.
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