24 Resolution Ideas for 2024 (Part One)
With 2024 barely two weeks away, this is a season where most of us will be taking stock of what they’ve been able to achieve in the calendar year 2023, as well as planning for what they hope their 2024 will be like. That said, here are 24 ideas you can consider incorporating into your 2024 routine.
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B O O K R E A D I N G
You can set a target to read a specific number of books in the year. Join book clubs and communities and surround yourself with people who will keep you accountable to your goals. For men, you can check out the Men’s Book Breakfast Club to get you started. For ladies, you can check out The Ladies Book Breakfast Forum.
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N E T W O R K I N G
People network for various reasons. For recently graduated students, a good place to start networking from is by joining alumni groups, and checking out forums like Unlock Young Leaders Summit. For entrepreneurs, find communities around your field that you can plug into. There’s communities specific to genders only too! For ladies, you can check out Epic Women Africa, The Gurls Club, Networking in Heels Africa, and Heels n Green to get you started.
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C O M M I T T O A F I T N E S S A C T I V I T Y
When we talk matters fitness, what immediately comes top of mind for most of us is committing to the gym. As I grow learning, I find that while gym is effective for many of us, it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, and that’s okay. Find an activity that you actually derive joy from and start there. Examples of fitness activities you can explore in 2024 include swimming, dancing, yoga, aerobics, cycling, running and hiking.
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C O M M I T T O E A T I N G H E A L T H I E R
Eating healthier in 2024 is a holistic approach to self-care that goes beyond just physical health. It encompasses mental well-being, environmental consciousness, and a commitment to long-term vitality. Making mindful choices about the foods you consume can positively impact every aspect of your life, setting the foundation for a healthier and happier future. This is actually a personal resolution and something I hope to work towards being better at in 2024.
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L E A R N A N E W S K I L L
In this day and age where everything is accessible to us at the tap of a button, there’s no better time to utilize the internet to learn new skills. With the evolution of work, learning new skills is often the only thing standing between us and our dream jobs. I pursued Information Technology for my Undergraduate, but ended up getting to Digital Marketing and Media thanks to YouTube. Not only that, but because of taking this leap of faith and learning new skills, I founded Digital Mtandaoni to help social media managers land their dream jobs. From learning new skills, this is my testimony… what will yours be?
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P O L I S H U P A N O L D S K I L L
If you happen to be someone multitalented, your challenge might not necessarily be learning new skills, but more of managing the ones you already have. Are there some refresher courses you need to take to polish up some of your rusty skills? Go for it! Is there a passion you have that had to take a backseat as you dealt with other things in life? 2024 should be your year of revival! Do not underestimate the power in the saying, “Old is Gold!”
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M O N E Y M A N A G E M E N T
As you make your new year’s resolutions, adopt these 7 rules for personal finances in 2024: Educate yourself regardless of how young you think you are (applies if you’ve still not started making money yet), Always pay yourself first, Automate your savings, Try to spend less than you earn, Keep growing your income by diversifying your income portfolio, Invest more than 20% of your earnings, and always know the due dates of your bills to help you plan better.
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C A R E E R D E V E L O P M E N T
Do you have a career development strategy in place for 2024? If you follow me on Instagram, you probably already know I’m not for people who want to fast track the path of career growth through “kupewa connections.” Connections only work if you know the direction in which you want to steer your career. Most often times we are praying for jobs, but really the only reason we are not getting jobs is because we are applying to jobs with rusty old CVs with “Curriculum Vitamin” (instead of Curriculum Vitae) as the headline. If you can afford to, please get a professional to do your CV for you. If not, I’d highly recommend paying a visit to Joan the Career Coach’s Youtube Channel to get tips on how to DIY an ATS CV and a Modern CV.
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B U I L D A P E R S O N A L B R A N D
In today’s world, your personal brand is your calling card – it’s what you’re know for, and it’s the impression people have of you when you’re not in the room. When someone says your name, what do you want them to think of? There’s different ways to brand yourself, and Olive Gachara has a tonne of resources on her Youtube Channel you’d find useful should you decide to take up personal brand building as one of your resolutions in 2024.
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B U I L D R E L A T I O N S H I P S !!!
There is something in life called “Social Capital” – The people you know; the people who know you and how they know you. Quite unfortunately, people think or behave like social capital is only needed on weddings and burials, hence, the reason why someone will not have contacted you in ten years or so, but one day out of the blues, they send you such a message, “Hello so and so, long time. Btw, next Sunday is my pre-wedding. I need your support!”
Social Capital is NOT BUILT OVERNIGHT. It is reciprocal and does not need money (especially in this virtually connected world) to build. It just needs for you to know that people have emotions and that you can’t sneak into their lives only when you need help.
As we head into 2024, please learn to connect with people in your circles. Check on people, send someone a birthday message, check their timelines and comment something positive or inspirational. Pick your phone and call or text someone. Creating connections with people is important for building your social capital. And even if they don’t respond, at least keep in touch and don’t just reach out when you’re in need!!!
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U S E S O C I A L M E D I A M E A N I N G F U L L Y !!!
Are we using social media responsibly? When someone comes up to me and asks me how I have built a career through social media since they find it “very toxic” or “very fake”, my first response to them is to audit the accounts they are following. While social media definitely has its bad and ugly, when used right it can definitely open up massive opportunities for anyone. Today, you can use social media to follow like-minded individuals, thought leaders in a particular niche, and people who add value to your life. If you find social media a “fake” place to be on, it’s likely that you are following people who are not authentic about their journeys. When I talk of using social media responsibly, I also mean being mindful of the content you put out. Be respectful when engaging with others because best believe, the internet never forgets.
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M A K E S E L F A W A R E N E S S A H A B I T
Being self-aware is a valuable trait that brings numerous benefits to personal development, relationships, and overall well-being. When you’re self aware, you have improved emotional intelligence, you’re able to make better decisions pertaining to the quality of your life, and you can identify areas for improvement and actively work towards becoming the best version of yourself. Self-awareness enables you to live authentically, aligning your actions and choices with your true values and beliefs. Living authentically leads to a greater sense of purpose, fulfillment, and satisfaction in life. Cultivating self-awareness is an investment in your overall well-being and can positively impact various aspects of your life. Not sure about how to start your journey towards self awareness? Benjamin Zulu’s Youtube Channel is a great place to start you off in 2024.
Which of these 12 resolutions are you moving with into 2024? Please let me know in the comments section!
Also, check out for Part Two of this article which will come complete with the other half of ideas that make the full list of 24 resolution ideas for 2024!
🎄 HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! 🎄
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