Every year I promise to be a better version of myself. This year I plan to improve in my following roles in life:
As a human being
- Overcome fears
- Charity work
- Be less materialistic (Buy less clothes)
- Travel more
- Take care of skin more using natural solutions
- Exercise at least 15 mins daily
- Take criticism as an opportunity to improve. Don’t get defensive
As a Muslim
- Continue 5 namaz
- In winter complete missed fasts
- Give Zakat
- Read 4 Quls everyday
- Do more Duas
- Listen to Nauman Ali Khan podcasts often
- Attend Quran class every Tuesday
- Start English tafseer of all surrahs on new Quran
As a wife
- Be patient
- Be pleasant
- Be polite
- Be loving
- Don’t get agitated easily
- Control PMS
- Find ways to make housework less daunting (watch dramas)
- Help in future plans
- Keep in touch with in-laws
As a pet owner
- Play with them often
- Talk to pets often
- Never miss their meals, water & litter change
As a sister
- Accept them as they are
- Advise only when needed
- Skype at least once a week
- Spend quality time with them
- Talk positive
As an intellectual professional
- Read more books
- Focus on saving more
- Be professional
- Complete work before deadlines
- Send timely updates to manager
- Play more chess
As an artist
- Paint more
- Make journals
As a citizen
- Obey all rules
- Practice driving in Canada
- Say no to littering
As a daughter
- Be nice
- Help her out as much as possible
- Take out time to talk to her daily
As a granddaughter
- Talk to Nani jaan & nana jaan
- Send her gifts and handwritten notes
As a friend
- Keep in touch with all good friends
- Send audio messages on Whatsapp to all good friends
New Year dietary resolutions
- 8 glasses of water daily (lemon water preferred)
- Eat more eggs 4 a week at least
- Less junk food
- Eat a raw vegetable & fruit daily apart from food
- Replace honey with sugar whenever possible
- Eat oatmeal
- Try wholemeal instead
- At least 1 glass milk every day
What are your new year resolutions?
Which of your habits do you plan to change in the next year?
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