About ten months ago, you were probably like everyone else thinking about the New Year’s resolution. Maybe you decided to start doing sports three times a week, give up on alcohol, or perhaps just wanted to learn something new or meet new people.

Did it work? The odds are – unfortunately – that nothing has changed in your life. Despite the good intentions, things may go wrong in a few weeks only. If you haven’t been able to implement the changes you wanted, here are some new habits that may help you make your life better:

1) Be Honest

It can be incredibly difficult and inconvenient to be completely honest with someone, but it can also be precious!

Here’s a trick: write a letter to everyone you have something to say to, whether positive or negative. How to find out whether it was a good letter? It’s simple. If you are sincere, reading the letter should make you as emotional as when you wrote it. That way, you’ll know if you’ve described your own emotions well.

2) Spend Money Wisely

You had your car repaired, paid your health insurance, or bought a cup of coffee at the station? Write it down. If you spend money quickly, writing down your expenses may help you make wiser decisions concerning your costs. If you have to take your wallet out of your pocket to start counting your money, think twice about that expense!

3) Stay Cautious About What You Eat

Keeping track of what you eat and how much exercise you do can be quite a challenge, but very beneficial as well. Consume foods with high nutritional value. If you want to eat healthy food, it’s good to prepare your food and eat as much organic food as possible. It’s expensive, but it’s cheaper than the doctor’s bills! Try to consume lean meat, avoid gluten, and pay close attention to how you feel when you eat something. What works for one person doesn’t necessarily mean that it’ll work for you as well.

But in the end, a healthier diet is worth it. You’ll immediately notice the difference when compared to the consumption of junk food. Not only will it help to be healthier physically, but mentally as well!

4) Take Time Out for a Hobby

It is easy to forget about your hobby while being occupied with the rest of your life. But it’s essential to make time for it. Maybe you’ll have to stop something else to find time for it, but it’s important to give priority to the things you like.

5) Read

Reading a lot is one of the best habits you can have. It makes us look smarter and reduces the risk of stress and depression. It’s easy to think you’re too busy to read every day, but it’s not hard to find the time, and you won’t regret it!

6) Learn How to Be Patient

It is never pleasant to have to wait for something – whether it is a traffic light or a traffic jam. It’s just frustrating that something isn’t going exactly according to your plan. You could spend your time in a much better way. Still, it would be best if you pushed those feelings backward. If you’re in a traffic jam, there’s not much you can do about it except wait and watch.

Impatience causes you stress. It’s bad for your immune system, stomach, blood pressure, heart, and relationships with others. So if something happens that’s out of your control, try to look at the big picture and think about everything that’s going well in your life.

Do you have any other habits you’ve adopted to enhance your life? Share it with us in the comments below!