11 Resolutions for a Better You Proven by Science
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- Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
- “Good habits make all the difference.” -Aristotle
As we ring in the new year, here are 11 resolutions that can be committed to habit that have been proven in scientific research to make a positive impact on our lives. The studies are linked below with timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:44 - Exercise
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full...
1:16 - Less television.
well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/1...
2:00 - Go outside.
www.rochester.edu/news/show.p...
2:31 - Read fiction.
www.futurity.org/reading-novel...
3:04 - Give.
www.inderscience.com/info/ina...
3:31 - Serve.
www.huffpost.com/entry/volunt...
www.webmd.com/heart/news/2013...
4:08 - Buy less stuff and more experiences.
www.eurekalert.org/pub_releas...
4:38 - Display gratitude.
• An Experiment in Grati...
5:05 - Practice smiling.
www.eurekalert.org/pub_releas...
5:49 - Stop and just play.
greatergood.berkeley.edu/arti...
6:23 - Determine to be happy.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/1...
7:00 - Outro
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I agreed with my husband not to buy a TV when we got married 13 years ago. 4 kids later, we still don't hve one. Kids go weeks without watching anything. When they do, we watch a documentary or a fun educational show online together as a family. Even our homeschooling is 95% offline. They also play outside daily for hours at a time (rain or shine, just dress for the wather). They play in the rain, make mud sculptures, play with bugs, garden, bike, run, etc. This is the best way to live and we are better for it.
Your children are TRULY BLESSED to have you as their parent! This sounds like my childhood in the late 1960's. Every day was indeed filled with adventure and imagination! I wouldn't swap it for today's 'digital indoor' childhood that I see so many kids trapped in, for anything in the world.
That's great. It's amazing to know that you are fulfilling your duty towards your children so wonderfully and while yourself living life peacefully
this is inspiring thanks for sharing your experience this is something I want to do more with my kids as well.
@Kalel Leroy best of luck in your search for a new girlfriend. LOL
Wow!
1. Exercise
2. Watch less television
3. Go outside more often
4. Read fiction
5. Give
6. Serve (volunteer)
7. Buy less stuff and more experiences
8. Display gratitude
9. Practice smiling (recall pleasant experiences)
10. Stop and play
11. Determine to be happy
Thank you
Thanks! Still watched the video though.
Thank you!!!
Respect his effort in making the video. This will result in lesser views.
I don’t think this will result in fewer views. I appreciate the summary as it helps digest the content better
A friend once told me they smile as they go to sleep each night. I started doing it and found that it affects your dream quality and also makes it more likely you will wake up happy. 😊
2020 has taught me to be grateful for what I already have in life, to
slow down and live a simple and happy life. But most importantly
'Things" can never ever replace people!
Not only television, but any media. Talk Radio, Facebook, Instagram..and yes even Netflix, UA-cam, depending on what you watch. Great list to work on. Best wishes to all for the new year!
limit screen time
Best thing I did recently was put a time limit on my phone for Facebook and Instagram at 5 minutes per day each. I used to use them for hours, now I use them a combined hour or less per week. I don’t miss it and after a week felt much more peaceful
Joshua you can't imagine how you changed my life. I knew your channel by accedent a few days ago & Omg!! you inspired me sooo much to start decluttering my home & begin my journy to minimalism. I donate about 50% of my unneeded stuff just in few days since watching ur vids!! I am arabian & don speak your language as well but I can understand every word clearly, u just saying everything I want in my life!! Thank you so much you are the best ever. I hope u see my comment! So much love from Egypt.💖💖💖
@Viki Eierdam Thanks Viki.. Yea u right. Also I shared my comment to show how much I am grateful for joshua as his words can impact anyone allover the world!
@Solidad, welcome to a happier life! Enjoy!
@@louiselemarr533 🌷❤🌷
Same happened with me! Thank you so much Joshua
@@mahjabeenkhan4597 good luck dear✌️
Read Fiction.
Especially the Classics!
I have learned more about parenting and character from the classics than from personal development books.
There's something magical about watching fictional characters doing something good that motivates one to positive change, and equally impactful watching a character do wrong and feeling the disdain for such behavior motivates one to remain upright.
Studies also show reading fiction improves empathy in real life.
Turn off constant noise. Words, advertisements, on and on. Listen to instrumental music, piano, guitar, harp.
Turned off TV 10 years ago. One of the best decisions.
Wow how was that even possible
It has been 40 years with no TV for me! I have never had one in my home.
@@heronhouse2018 50 years for me. I have never owned a TV.
@@sriramvaidyan UA-cam helps. Internet too. Even then, restraint is necessaty. You realize how much extra time you have when the TV is gone. And you can pursue Hobbies relationships or whatever else is more important to you
@@songbirdforjesus2381 exactly!! The time gain is amazing.
I successfully completed 17.5 of my 21 resolutions for 2020, including getting rid of at least 2,020 things. This year’s resolution: Do something fun every day (related to the “be happy” in the video).
20 mins workout for me every single day is everything to me!! 🏋🏽♀️
I always make it a point to always give a smile and a cheerful greeting because I want people to know I’m glad to see them. I do this on the phone at work as well. A coworker and a caller both expressed appreciation for that this past week. Also this week, a coworker I only know through email sent me a message just to say hi and that she enjoyed our cheerful email interactions in the past and wondered how I was doing!
One of the major ways I "buy" more experiences is by working fewer hours. The time that I'm not working is costing me lost income, so I really am buying that time, but that time is what allows me to have those experiences: taking off a nice day to go kayaking or biking, or taking a weekday trip to an amusement park, or taking a long weekend trip to visit friends out of state.
This can be very hard to do for folks who exist in an overworked corporate culture. For example, many Americans only get 2 weeks of paid vacation -- if anything at all -- and many also have budgets that are too stretched to take any unpaid time off. One of the things that minimalism helps with is cutting spending, and once you do that, options open up for working less.
Now, it can be a hard conversation to have with an employer because they're so unused to having it. But unpaid time off is not an unreasonable request and a good employer will grant that for a good employee. So, when you get to that point, why not ask your employer for another 2, 4, 6 weeks of unpaid time off each year? It's not for everyone, but it's one way to "buy more experiences" by buying back your time.
I am a millennial and grew up without a tv in the house. At the time my friends all thought my parents were insane. Now I know it was an inspired decision on their part. I read so many books, did crafts, made art, wrote stories, played outside... all better things to do than watching tv :)
Thank you for this list. Every year my husband suggests to me to do 15 minutes of meditation every morning (that would be Christian meditation). This year I'm making the resolution to live moment by moment with a grateful yes for everyone and everything. 😊
Removal rather than addition can sometimes be the key to bringing more happiness in our life. Reduction of complications and balance.
This really is one of your best videos. I'm going to take one a month with my family this year. Thank you very much.
One thing which significantly improved my happiness and mental health is that I stopped following politics and the news 10 years ago.
Less television and less social networks. Happy New Year!!!!
Less youtube???
Gaston is minimalist????😄
I made a resolution to listen to one audiobook a month between driving, cleaning and folding laundry. I've found this practice has been a really life changing.
Daily prayer and Bible study!
Your indexing and attention to detail in the notes is very much appreciated
All things I’ve been trying to teach my 12 yr old. He thinks I’m a kill joy. But hearing it from you made things sink in a little. With open discussions about why we are choosing the things we choose, my kid is going to have a solid foundation to build his life on. His sister wants to live a minimalist life already, she’s 8.
Every parent wants to give their kids what they didn’t have. And this wisdom, to me, is the most important thing I can do.
Thank you Joshua. I have been following you for years and your insight has helped me tremendously. My husband has always been a minimalist mindful person but did not want to pressure me to change. I started changing when I was ready and your website was the first one I found.
You have consistent, quality content that is so practical. Thank you for including the list in the description. Love your channel 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
After having a couple of strokes and being diagnosed with a couple of other health challenges I had to downsize and retire early. Had to learn to be very frugal to make ends meet. I 'choose' to be happy and content. I'm never depressed or lonely. I'm so grateful for my simple, peaceful life. GOD IS GOOD. 💙
Thank you so much! Have a blessed year!
Such good reminders. I stopped watching TV about 8 weeks ago and it's so refreshing. NOW to get to the exercise part...I know you're right, I will feel better. Thank you for this video ❤️
We don't have a TV, and most people look at us like we are crazy. My parents have 4 TV's in their home 🤦🤦🤦🤦. I love movies and TV shows, I worked in the film industry for almost 15 years and I don't think that people need to have a TV and hundreds of channels, there is so much bad TV out there 😜😜😜😜😜. Be intentional with what you watch. I like to read both fiction and nonfiction and I am a big fan of walking and listening to audiobooks, this morning after dropping my daughter off at school I went on a walk and listened to a book. I have also stopped making excuses to not go for my walk, rain, shine, cold weather, dress appropriately and just get outside.😊
Agreed mon ami! This year more than any ever before I've had to implement all of these to keep my mind. This bug I will certainly find was a true blessing! Thanks Joshua!
OUTSTANDING! Perfect for starting the new year with great points. Thank you.
So true! Especially the television part.
Nancy Solomon Does this include UA-cam?
@@l.d.d.2062 If not, it should...sadly.😉
@@l.d.d.2062 XD
I’m excited to incorporate these resolutions into my life this year. Thank you for putting these together!
Always have loved your channel, reassuring me of what I practiced is the right path!
Happy , loved, embrace , new year !!!
Blessings to you & Family!!!
Happy new year to you and your fam, Josh! Your content is crisp and practical - amazing video, like always. Stay blessed! ❤️
All 11 were fantastic! Loved them all!
I 💜 these short videos! Thanks Joshua! Happy New Year everyone! 🥂🎉🍾🍺🥂🎉🍾
happy new year! keep up with this simple well served and intentional channel of yours! it does good to people (:
This resolution displays a happy and contented person. 💛💚🧡
Happy New Year Joshua! what a great list to focus on - thank you.
I only own TVs (2, both bought used) to watch occasional live sports, movies/documentaries with my girlfriend, or play video games - but all that time is scheduled and intentional.
Video games have been my favorite hobby nearly my entire life, so I’ll never give them up, but I also only play a few hours a week nowadays, and I only ever play games that make me feel relaxed and give me a good story.
I love that line, "I'm not telling you to throw your tv into a dumpster!"
Best advice for 2021!happy New year to you and your family!
Thanks for the information. A couple of these are in my action plans for this year's goals and you just gave me more motivation to follow through. Happy New Year 🎉🎊
Happy new year Joshua
Happy new year every one
This year I will try to SMILE more
💜💜💜
I hadn't read much fiction, or novels-stories in my past. After something lite up inside me when he talked about reading fiction, I want to a local library, found a novel to "try" and ended up loving it! 💕📖
I was completely surprised by the change I could feel in me once I began., from the first day, a settling, and relief of some stress! I set my alarm to 30 minutes of reading, along with tea or coffee, and it was wonderful! It's like I could get away on a mini-vacation "escape" during that quiet "private" time, for myself.
Also his mentioning getting outside-I'll read outside if I can. I'm in an apartment, but there is a bench that I have been able to sit on to read.
❤❤📖📖Anyone not used to this, I highly recommend the reading a novel-fiction- for yourself, daily if possible. Once you start, I think you'll covet that time and experience, and want to it daily, or as often as you can. A couple days ago I stayed out for ~1.5 hours reading, which is something I've never done in my life before!
I highly recommend the book "Happy for no reason" written by Marci Shimoff :)
As we enter 2021 we must do more knee bends, seek God everywhere and then rest in our Lord Jesus Christ!!
AMEN!
Thank you. Joshua. Happy New Year
Rewatching 3 months on :) This is really 101 for well rounded & healthy life. Thanks for sharing your wisdom Joshua.
Happy New Year Joshua and family. so true love this.
I always like before u start talking! Hehe. Happy New Year to you, Kim and kids! 🥳 Finished, I live for the advice on yourself channel, I think it's a good idea to watch your channel through out the year! That's my advice to all! 😊
Many thanks for these suggestions. I will definitely follow your example of doing gratitudes, play, and choosing happiness. I am a teacher, and we are entering our second lockdown which students and teachers alike find quite challenging. I will be doing daily gratitudes every day with my class and choosing materials designed for laughter. Also, thanks for posting these videos on your channel. I have enjoyed reading your books and watching your videos this past year and am looking forward to new content in 2021. Happy New Year!
Awesome brother... It's praiseworthy the way you research and explain.. continue your efforts and may God bless you in all that you do ..have a blessed year ahead ❤️
I truly value your advice....thank you much.
Thank you 🙏🏼 Happy New Year 🤗
Love this - just made my own list as well and your book is one of my recommendations. Thanks for your help with my minimalism journey!
Would love your feedback if you get a free second. Happy new year!
These tips I will hang onto my wall in the floor😃Thank U so much dear Joshua👍👍👍Greetings from the Black Forrest in Germany🙋🌲
Now THIS is an Excellent video. Good presentation and research work. You obviously spent a lot of time on this subject.
Thank-you Josh. Learning from you has had such a positive impact on my and my family’s life. God Bless you and your family.
I appreciate that!
Thank you for another wonderful, , inspiring video ! Continued blessings to you and your family in 2021 !!!💕💕💕
Great content! I already do 9 of these (never a bad time to start serving and exercising, right?). This affirms for me why I am happy with my life. Because my smile can't be seen behind a mask I've made a point of telling others I'm happy to see them and of expressing gratitude - saying aloud what a smile is meant to convey. Thanks for posting. I really appreciate how your wisdom has enriched my life.
Thank you!
These suggestions will fulfill and combine the first three, and the second through fourth, if you like to read under the shade tree.
Reading is good, but fiction for me is like tv. If you homeschool, a biography or an autobiography are great teachers of history. Other beneficial reading, like Joshua's books, can be chosen according to your interests.
Exercise is on my list of rewards when I finish a task. Depending on time allowed and the weather, I want to step outside for air, take deep breaths, and either go for a walk or do an outdoor task with a time limit. Sweep or shovel the deck, the walk, and the driveway; or rake up a pile or two of leaves; weed a flowerbed or potted plant and water any or all of the plants. I have found that weeds are easier to pull out with their shallow roots if the soil is wet, so water first.
Yes, READING! Stories have so many benefits to offer. Love your videos Joshua!
It's always nice to listen to your advices! Good influence is always welcome. Thanks 👍
Thank you for the encouraging words. I appreciate them very much.
Wow that record near the end is going round really really slowly - guess that's the calm minimalist way to hear music - love it.
Happy New Year!
This is such a great video, thanks so much for sharing this! 🤗 Wishing you and your family a blessed and wonderful Christmas! 🎄😊🙏💗
Well said!!!! Wonderful this would be great to share between Christmas and January 3st with family and friends!!!
Thank you very much
Timely advice for half year reset thank you JB
Yes, going on FB only twice a month has been refreshing. I rarely read non-fiction anymore. After 9-11, I switched to fiction to help me deal with my emotions.
Thank you your words really motivated me. You are one of them who has made my life in a better way
I think I will take one habit a month and focus on that one and by 2022 they will all be a habit.
Good idea! Baby steps :)
We all know it. Thank you for the reminder. Enjoyed this video.
Awesome advice, Love this video! Thank you!
Happy New Year 😀🎉🎉 for you and your loving family. Take care!
Thank you Joshua !!!
I think this is my favorite video, maybe because I need this right now.
My husband and I stopped watching tv over a year ago. It's amazing how life changing just that one decision has been for us.
Several of these surprised me, but they make sense after thinking about it. I'm going to share this with my husband.
Thank you for all your advice
I love smiling, I smile at people who walk by me but I realized they can’t see me smile because of the mask. 😂😂
Yes, but it makes you feel good and your smile will show in your eyes.
Or take the mask off! It's not effective to ward off viruses but it is doing a great job of isolating us from each other. Take it off, smile at people, and let them see it!
@@sharonche5042 that’s exactly how I know when someone is smiling too by looking at their eyes. 😂
@@aliciaw8788 definitely! 🥰
@I I ☺️☺️☺️
Just found this but going to try to implement it asap. Thx Josh. I’ve got a long way to go to DEclutter but you keep inspiring me and many others Greatly appreciate your videos
👏👏👏Thank you!
I start getting rid of stuff
keep up the great work 👍RESPECT
Thank You Joshua 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you for making this video.. I thought I was already subscribed but I wasn't getting notifications 🙂
I do not own a tv. Did not grow up with one. As a family, we had a tv, but only 1 for the house, a small one-- scary when people's heads are bigger than mine. Used rentals, CDs, and it was portable to go into a sick room. Tv went off with someone. Do stream and keep current on a small pad. 📺 📲
I'm glad I watched this.
Just love your videos. Such wisdom. Thank you
Thank you for the encouraging words. I appreciate them very much.
Great video, thanks!!
Love this 😌
Brilliant .Thankyou
Great tips! These are real life changes that can positively improve life styles. And hhelp with depression. Thank you for sharing tbese habits
Great information.
very nice list
THANK YOU !!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Happy New Year 🎊