As we ring in the new year, we’re bringing you some of our favorite resolution ideas from a DFW family photographer, Miette Photography! Will you try out any of the resolutions below?
Resolution #1: Name one thing you’re thankful for every day.
Research shows that gratitude strongly correlates to happiness—so why not start your new year off by giving thanks? An easy way to do this is by keeping a gratitude journal or even a note on your phone where you jot down one (or more) thing you’re thankful for every day.
Your gratitude item could be big, like a new job opportunity or your health or something new you’ve learned. Or it could be small, like a sunny day or an iced coffee or something sweet your child said. The goal is to make it a habit to start seeing the good in your life. When you’re speaking the language of gratitude, you might even find that complaining and negativity fall to the wayside.
Resolution #2: Go on at least one family outing a week.
This can be a fun challenge for the families that are caught up in the school-to-soccer-to-dinner-to-bedtime daily routine. Try picking one afternoon a week to do something new with your kiddos! There’s plenty of ideas online for family-friendly activities. They might include picnicking, going to a splash pad, planning a movie night, or stargazing. You can even ask your kids for ideas of what they’d like to do.
This resolution also applies to couples and singles with no kids, too!
Resolution #3: Prioritize self-care.
At Miette Photography, we meet moms and dads who work around the clock to care for their kids. And while time spent cooking, playing, and bonding with kiddos is always well spent, it’s also important to take time for yourself.
Like they say at the beginning of an airplane flight, remember to put your own mask on first. This year, you could make it a priority to get enough sleep, nourish yourself with good food, and set aside a few hours every week to do something that fulfills you. That could look like typical self-care—taking a warm bath, going to get a massage—or even learning a new craft, playing a sport, or traveling.
Whatever you do, find ways to fill your cup. You’ll probably find that it flows into your family’s happiness, too.
Resolution #4: Plan ahead for a family photo shoot.
Finally, if you’re dreaming of a family photo shoot with a DFW family photographer this year, why not book it now? Our schedule at Miette Photography fills up fast, and we want you to have your session when you want it! Contact us to book a spring family session or even tap your friends and family—hint, hint—that it’d be the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day.
What do you think of these ideas? Tell us your new year’s resolutions in the comments below!