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6 Positive Life Challenges to Tackle in the New Year

Dec 31 2014 - 1:00pm

You may have completed at least one of your resolutions this year, but for those who have not, don't worry. You can easily pick up right where you left off or start fresh with any of the lifestyle challenges ahead. We covered every spectrum of your New Year's resolutions — from saving up money to finally cleaning out your closet (no need to wait until Spring). The goal is to start 2015 off on the right foot, and we made it easier with printable checklists like these [1].

The holidays are about being thankful for your loved ones and spending as much time with them as possible. Keep that vibe going with our seven-day gratitude challenge [2]. Nothing shows you care more than little gestures along the way. Send sweet vibes seven days straight by writing thank-you cards or cooking a nice meal for your best friend.

No matter what path you are on in life, the one path everyone strives towards is happiness. How to get there, however, is a different matter. We took Harvard-trained happiness researcher Shawn Achor's advice on how to become a happier person and compiled a 30-day no-fail happiness challenge [3] anyone can take on. These little steps will lead you into 2015 with positive vibes.

The 30-day organizing challenge [4] can be tackled within days (if you check off multiple items on this list [5] daily). Houseguests will be impressed by how neat your home is, and you won't have to worry about unexpected surprises. After all is said and done, you can enjoy the New Year sans mess.

There's no going back on all the presents you already splurged on and gift-wrapped, but after all the holiday events are over it's time to consider a 30-day spending hiatus [6]. Because this is harder to do than it sounds, we listed some small ground rules to keep you steady. Start 2015 off on the right foot and with a larger bank account.

Cleaning before and after the holidays can be overwhelming, which is why we created this 30-day cleaning challenge [7]. We also streamlined this process for you by creating a printable PDF [8]. You might not have to check off everything on this list, but it'll help you stay on track with your must dos before hosting dinner parties. Keep the handy list pinned to your fridge so you can stay mess-free into the New Year.

If your New Year's resolution is to save more and spend less, then the 52-week money challenge [9] is perfect for you. The concept is easy: you start with $1 in the first week, and then every week, you'll put away an extra dollar. Before you know it, you'll have an extra $1,378 saved up. Stick to the goal with this PDF download [10].


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