10 Most Popular New Year’s Resolutions for 2015

This year is almost gone and that means it’s time to start making those New Year’s resolutions. There are many common goals that can help you improve your life. But sometimes it’s really hard to set New Year’s resolutions that you will reach. You might be confident of success at the beginning, but when the new year comes it’s easy to forget about your goals due to your busy lifestyle or family problems. If you haven’t already decided on your goals, here are 10 of the most popular New Year’s resolutions for 2015:

1. Lose weight

 

When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, losing weight is always at top of the list. Almost everyone wants to drop a few pounds. That’s especially true after a season of holiday indulging. Now’s your chance to join a gym and start eating healthier. With a little hard work, you’ll slim down just in time for swimsuit season. If you are a busy mom, consider making a habit of exercising at home with your kids. You will teach your little ones to lead an active lifestyle and drop a few unwanted pounds at the same time.

2. Quit smoking

Smoking is a terrible habit that can have a major impact on your health. Make up your mind to finally stop all that lighting and puffing.  You’ll save money and clean up your lungs. It’s a great path to breathing a sigh of relief in 2015. I know it’s easier said than done, but if you work hard toward that goal, you will definitely reach it.

3. Get a better job

 

January marks the beginning of a new year. It can also mark the start of a career improvement. Check the job listings in your field and send out some resumes. You just might land the job of your dreams. This New Year’s resolution is particularly good for people who hate their jobs. You only live once, so don’t waste your precious time on the things you don’t want to do.
 

4. Save money

 

It may sound cliche, but saving money is another popular goal for many families.  You can cut back on nonessential items and clip coupons to save some extra cash on the stuff you really need.  Put aside a little money each week and your savings account will grow substantially over time. In 2015, learn to budget your money better and try to avoid running into debts.

5. Find true love

 

There are so many lonely people these days. You may not have found the man or woman of your dreams yet, but you can’t give up hope.  This year could be your chance for true romance.  Sign up for an online dating site or start asking your friends to set up some blind dates. You never know when you’ll end up meeting your soul mate. Volunteering can also help you find your true love.

6. Organize your home

 

If the clutter in your home is out of control, you don’t have to wait for spring to begin cleaning.  Spend January sorting through your belongings and getting rid of what you don’t use regularly.  Donate old clothing and furniture to a worthy cause.  You’ll be helping an organization by getting organized. It’s a win-win solution!

7. Try something new

 

Most of us tend to get stuck in a pattern of doing the same old thing. Break out of that rut by trying something new this year. Visit a trendy restaurant and order an exotic dish. Learn to play a musical instrument or study a new language. No matter what activity you choose, you’re sure to enrich your life by shaking things up a bit.

8. Spend more time with your loved ones

 

If you’re a “workaholic,” this is the year to finally shift your focus to your family and friends.  Instead of scheduling extra meetings and shifts, start planning trips to see relatives.  Make it a priority to see your son’s soccer game or your daughter’s dance recital. Creating memories is something that money can’t buy. Work/life balance is crucial for a happier, stress-free life.

9. Get more rest

 

In today’s fast-paced society, everyone is always busy. However, a hectic schedule can get in the way of getting the appropriate amount of rest.  Starting in January, do your best to get in bed earlier and plan more time for relaxation. You’ll most likely feel rejuvenated and have fewer sick days.

10. Volunteer to help

If you have a passion for something, 2015 is your time to give it the attention it deserves.  Pet lovers can volunteer at a local animal shelter. Those with a love for children can help out at an after-school program.  Find a cause you care about and start volunteering today. You’ll feel a sense of accomplishment by doing something positive for someone in need.

Read also – 10 Instant Ways to Boost Your Christmas Spirit

It’s a new year and that means it’s time for a new you.  Any of the popular resolutions on this list can help you improve your life.  Set a goal, make some changes and 2015 could be your best year ever! Remember, your positive attitude and strong desire will help you reach any goal! What are your New Year’s resolutions?

and a Half Things You Should Never Say to a Pregnant Woman (And 1 You Should)

Claire Howorth is the books editor at Time.

  

 

 

1. Do not say “Wow, you must have twins in there!” or “Did you swallow a basketball?” or “I don’t see any evidence!” In fact, do not comment on size, period. (Ever. Gestational status notwithstanding.) Some of us aren’t comfortable with how big we’ve gotten, and others aren’t comfortable with how small we are. “You looklovely!” will do just fine, thanks.

 

  

2. Do not, unsolicited, regale a first-time mom with storiesof an episiotomy that left you permanently incontinent, or how you know someone whose epidural didn’t work so labor was more like writhing-silently-in-pain, make-your-best-Edvard-Munch-face twilight sleep from 1950s horror-flick lore. (If she wants to pursue anecdotal gore — and many of us do and will — let me her initiate that indelicate conversation.)

 

3. Refrain from telling her you think everything pregnancy- or childbirth-related is gross (even though it most certainly is). Afteryour mom gained a gajillion pounds and sprouted stretch marks like a Holocene estuary, you arrived in a magical cocktail of bodily fluids, just FYI. The gross circle of gross life.

4. Do not touch the bump unbidden. If you want to feel the baby move, ask first. She will be delighted to place your hand exactly where you can best sense budding life — though fetuses aren’t really into command performances — or she’ll say “That makes me a little uncomfortable, sorry.” Either way, she will be so grateful you had the courtesy to ask, and you’ll feel like a gem for having done so.

5. Do not complain about how your partner’s pregnancy left you celibate. Some pregnant mothers supposedly go full-on Wilt Chamberlain; sorry you didn’t make it to the championships. But that’s beside the point — we don’t want to know about your sex life; we just feel bad for your partner that you’re whining about it publicly. Think of this as pregnancy’s little “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. (Unless we ask. Then by all means, please tell!)

6. Do not say, “So great you are having [your baby daddy’s] baby.” She is not pregnant with a dude’s baby; she is pregnant withtheir baby, or maybe she’s just pregnant with her own baby. I disagree with Mila Kunis about the “We’re pregnant” thing — I’m happy to share mine with my husband — but I’m not a vessel for his progeny. This little person is ours.

7. Do not follow up “Congratulations!” with “You’ll never sleep again!” Got that, Mr. Quentin Q. Qualifier? Let the exciting news go unchecked… For now.

8. Speaking of, leave the gender-value judgments to Congress. “Girls are such a handful,” or “Boys are kind of disgusting, and they fidget with their penises constantly,” are things we will be happy to discover on our own. Most of us are happy with whatever genitalia we reap, and we can’t really control which one that is.

9. Do not tell other people, unless you’re absolutely sure the parents-to-be are fully out of the closet (which you will know if you ask them), but especially if they have said something along the lines of, “We are only telling a few close friends and family for now.” They may be worried about miscarriage, but with modern medicine’s borderline-TMI abilities, prenatal testing can last well into the second trimester, and a fetus isn’t viable until about six months. If the mom and dad find out something has gone tragically wrong, a flourishing grapevine will make a painful, private decision that much more difficult. On a lighter note, they want to be able to share good news themselves.

9.5. Unless they have explicitly given you permission to post to social media, do not Facebook/Instagram/tweet/tumbl/myspace/Friendster/reddit/CERN their news, even if you think they are out of the closet offline. **GARBAGE TRUCK-IN-REVERSE NOISE** if you hear about their good news via a third party and feel the urge to post “Sally Jane Jenkins told Second Cousin Mark who told Steve the Acupuncturist who told me about the baby! Congratulations!” on a Facebook wall, or any other public place that is otherwise devoid of prenatal references. DO NOT DO THAT.

On the do side of things, it’s much simpler…

1. Hey, sweet Aunt and Uncle Now-Well-Informed, do share and enjoy your friend’s happiness! Celebrate, congratulate, be merry, and get excited to hold that delicate little nugget when he or she arrives! We can’t wait to have a huuuuuuge martini with you very soon.

51 Important First Times In Any Relationship

1. The first time you cook together.

2. The first time you eat so much together that you actually can’t move.

3. The first time you throw each other ~that look~ and know it’s time to leave.

4. The first time you gossip about your friends on the way home.

5. The first time you get hooked on a TV show together.

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6. The first time you stay up all night together.

7. The first time you sleep all day together.

8. The first time you know what they’re thinking before they say it.

9. The first time you accidentally burp in front of them.

10. The first time you do each other’s laundry.

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11. The first time you’re introduced as their girlfriend or boyfriend.

12. The first time you meet each other’s friends.

13. The first time you call their friends your friends.

14. The first time you meet each other’s families.

15. The first time you meet each other’s families and don’t get nervous.

16. The first time one of you writes the other a letter.

17. The first time you sit in silence together and read.

18. The first time you realise you’re in love.

19. The first time you tell them you love them.

20. The first time you tell someone else you love them.

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21. The first time you have a proper screamy fight.

22. The first time they make you cry.

23. The first time you make up.

24. The first time you stick up for them when they’re not there.

25. The first time you cancel plans to cheer each other up.

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26. The first time you get disgracefully drunk in front of each other.

27. The first time one of you vomits on the other.

28. The first time you share a hangover so painful you actually think you might die.

29. The first time you go to a fancy restaurant together and feel grown up.

30. The first time you realise you have a side of the bed.

31. The first time you Facebook stalk each other’s exes.

32. The first time you meet each other’s exes.

33. The first time you feel moody and take it all out on them.

34. The first time you have to suck it up and say sorry.

35. The first time you accidentally wear their socks.

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36. The first time you talk about periods.

37. The first time you’re there for each other through family drama.

38. The first time you go to a party alone and everyone asks where your S.O. is.

39. The first time you can’t be bothered to shave your legs.

40. The first time you meet each other’s cuddly toys.

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41. The first time you go away for a few days and miss them.

42. The first time you send them a postcard.

43. The first time you take a trip together.

44. The first time you do something you hate because they asked you to.

45. The first time you do something you hate without them asking you to.

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46. The first time you keep a secret for them.

47. The first time you take an ugly selfie together.

48. The first time you order their drink before they arrive.

49. The first time you order take-out instead of going out.

50. The first time something major happens and your S.O. is the first person you tell.

51. The first time you realise your S.O. is also your best friend