Let’s turn “One day…” into Day One!!!
The last week of December. It’s that time between the delightful excesses of the Christmas holidays and the dawning of reflection for the New Year that is quickly approaching. We’re not devoting much more energy to 2020 except to say that it was strange, tough, surprising, resiliency-building, frustrating and beautiful in so many ways.
So, let’s move forward with the good things that came out of the past 12 months and go easy on ourselves for where we stumbled a bit. We’re talking about the extra few pounds some of us have adopted while being a bit more ‘indoorsy’, or the decision to start a Wine of the Week club! It might also be about the breadmaker that worked overtime for the last 6 months and the toilet paper panic that, let’s be honest, we all had to some degree.
Now we forge into the future that is 2021! Time to set some new goals and challenges for ourselves as both individuals and couples! We have put together some pointers, tips, inspirations and ideas to get you started. Keep reading to get to our 15 ready-made New Year’s resolutions for couples for 2021 and you’ll be on your way to a brilliant year ahead!
Try to make your New Year’s resolutions attainable by setting small, achievable goals building into larger milestones. This helps in eventually accomplishing your overall objectives so your goals won’t stretch from New Year’s to Two Years resolutions!
Try this quick exercise to get you started. All you have to do is complete each sentence with an attainable goal. This works for personal or couples’ goals.
QUIT…
START…
CHANGE…
LEARN…
DO…
PLAN…
15 Ready-Made New Year’s Resolutions for Couples
OK, couples, this is for you! Here are some ready-made resolutions for 2021!
1. Set a Couple Goal – What is that ‘something’ you want for yourselves as a couple? It could be a vacation, saving for a big event, getting fit or starting a business.
2. Build a common interest or hobby – This is the perfect time to find something to share together.
3. Commit to improving something in your relationship – Listening skills, consideration, vulnerability…
4. Set a weekly Date Night – Might we suggest Thurs-date night?? It’s the new Friday!
5. Make a conscious effort to turn off phones and devices – Be present.
6. Don’t focus on what’s wrong – Focus on what’s right.
7. Plan ahead and make time to be together.
8. Go to bed at the same time.
9. Let go of the little things.
10. Do things for each other.
11. Give each other space.
12. Mind your manners.
13. Share the workload.
14. Eat together.
15. Forgive.
❤ BONUS – Check out our Month of Love – 30 Days of Romance article for some inspiration on how to make your partner feel special each and every day ❤
And finally, to inspire you to reach your goals for 2021, here are a few of our favourite quotes to include in your bullet journal!
Here’s hoping 2021 brings more stability and closeness for all of us. Whether you’re one to make resolutions or not, be kind to yourself and others. And don’t forget, LOVE is the constant.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🍾🥂🥳
