We all use New Year Resolutions as a reminder to improve the way we live. While the homeschool parent makes resolutions for the upcoming year, the homeschool students should also be encouraged to do so. Individual resolutions are easy to give up, but if you add the power of a group to them, you will be surprised at how fast they come true. Here are some resolutions that can be used by Homeschool families in the upcoming year.
Get Healthier As a Family
A preschooler can be asked to resolve to brush their teeth twice a day. An older child could use a resolution like drinking two cups of milk everyday. A teenager could make a new year resolution to ensure that they exercise half an hour each day. And the parent can add in healthy eating as their resolution. Think of all the health goals that you have for your family, turn them into resolutions for the new year. Here are some ideas
I will eat five helpings of fresh fruits and vegetables each day.
I will make new friends in the neighborhood.
Stop negative self talk which discourages me from achieving what I want to.
I will spend only one hour watching television each day.
I will ensure that I go for a jog each morning for an hour to stay fit.
I put away all my books and play material after I finish playing.
I will unplug myself from electronic gadgets and get out more in nature.
Make Sure You Write it Down and Display it
Resolutions work best when the individual writes them down and posts them in a place where they can be seen each day. The individuals can have their own sheets to display and there can be family resolution board in the homeschool classroom where these sheets can be posted. Add new resolutions as older ones get met. The idea is to keep striving for new goals towards improving the quality of your life. As the full family strives to be healthier and better it is easy to achieve new year resolutions.
