For most of us, New Years is long gone – the champagne bottles are recycled, the tinsel cleaned up and the well wishes a thing of the past.  Well, I bet the resolutions are a thing of the past too.  Time to refresh (no need to wait until Jan 1. 2014), here’s a list of 3 simple things you can start today:

1.  Be A Giver.

Give back.  Sure we are all busy – here are a few ways you can provide joy for someone else:

• volunteer at the local food bank, drop off some canned items (our cupboards are full), help prepare and dish out meals.  You’ll be glad you did.  Start here –> http://www.dailybread.ca/getinvolved/volunteer-details/
• give money, contribute to a cause – there are plenty –> http://www.causes.com/

2.  One New Word A Day

If you are like most people, you start to use the same words over and over.  Take this challenge, learn one new word a day for 30 days.  Add it to your vocabulary – trust me, you’ll be amazed at what you learn.

Here’s a freebie:

demotic \dih-MAH-tik\

DEFINITION

adjective

Reference: http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

3.  Read.

When was the last time you picked up a book?  The last time you went to the library, or purchased an eBook to read?  If you can’t remember, its time to start. Check out these great resources:

• your local library – here are the ones in my city
• Amazon
• eBooks.com
• Apple iTunes