New Year's Resolutions: 10 Easy Ways To Recharge, Restore And Renew In 2011

New Year's Resolutions: 10 Easy Ways To Recharge, Restore And Renew In 2011
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This year, don't think of New Year's resolutions as a punishment or a task; see them as a way to introduce (or reintroduce) positive behaviors into your daily routine. Here are a few suggestions to make 2011 your best year yet!

New Year's Resolutions
Grab More ZZZs(01 of10)
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Set a regular bedtime, and stick to it at least six days a week.
Embrace In The New Year(02 of10)
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Every day, hug at least one person you love! (credit:AP)
Find Inner Peace(03 of10)
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Commit to a meditation routine. If you are new to meditation, start slowly with only five minutes a day, and gradually increase that time over the year. If you are a seasoned meditator, make a resolution that acts to expand and enrich your current routine.
Be Your Own Fan(04 of10)
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Say something you love about yourself every day.
Take An iBreak(05 of10)
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Set a "screen time" limit for yourself. For example, aim to abandon distracting calls, texts and e-mails after 8 p.m. each night (or a few nights a week). Turning off your computer and smartphone for a little bit each day might be a good way to find peace and focus and reconnect with those around you in 2011. (credit:AP)
Put Fun On The Calendar(06 of10)
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Schedule time for family and friends. Planning fun might seem silly, but don't let another year go by without spending ample time with the people you love.
Pay It Forward(07 of10)
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Pay someone else a compliment each day. Boost someone else's confidence, and see how it affects yours.
Words To Live By(08 of10)
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Come up with your own personal mantra and carry it with you through the new year.
Play Outdoors(09 of10)
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Get outside. Spend more time in the great outdoors, no matter where you live.
Celebrate Your Age(10 of10)
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Commemorate your birthday in 2011, mark an important anniversary and honor your latest trip around the sun! Make 2011 the year you no longer fear growing older -- celebrate it!

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