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13 steps to make 2013 your best year yet
Based on decades of study, researchers at
Washington University in St. Louis have offered 13 notable, no-holds-barred, what-are-you-waiting-for tips to make 2013 your
best year yet.
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1. Make 2013 the year you commit to lifelong learning
• "Taking a class in a subject you enjoy is a great way to rekindle your love of learning.
• If you give yourself the freedom to explore new interests, you might uncover a passion that you never knew existed," – said Robert E. Wiltenburg, PhD,
dean of University College, the professional and continuing education division of Arts and Sciences at Washington University.
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2. Walk in the park
• A quick walk in the park can do wonders to reduce stress and increase focus, – according to Aaron
Hipp, PhD, environmental health expert and assistant professor of social work at WUSTL's Brown School.
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• Volunteering is good for your physical and mental health, as well as the local economy, – said Amanda Moore McBride, PhD,
associate professor and associate dean for social work at the Brown School and director of the university's Gephardt Institute for Public Service.
• "Research links volunteering with improved overall well-being, and connections between people within a community correlates with strong economic indicators," – she noted.
3. Volunteer
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4. Get your social media house in order
• The Internet and social media have opened up exciting new possibilities to connect with others and new vistas to share our preferences in films, books and music.
• Have fun. – But be cautious.
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5. Rediscover the library
• A library card can be the most powerful item in your wallet, opening up vast resources that will enrich your life and give you access to more than you can imagine, – said Jeffrey G. Trzeciak,
university librarian at WUSTL.
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6. Step away from your desk
• Physical activity improves health, lowers stress and increases productivity.
• In addition research has shown that exercise reduces the risk of diseases such as breast cancer, colon cancer and Alzheimer's.
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7. Pay down your credit card debt
• Paying down your debt more quickly is a positive step toward a happier, more prosperous new year.
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8. Use your smart phone to quit smoking
• If you use nicotine replacement therapy and take advantage of some form of counseling to help, you are more likely to be successful in quitting, – Sarah Shelton, manager of
research and evaluation at the Brown School's Center for Public Health Systems Science.
• Use your smart phone to get text messages of support, tweets and access websites that give step-by-step encouragement, – Shelton suggested.
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9. Mind your health
• Committing to eating a healthy breakfast, paying attention to grocery nutrition labels or sticking with a consistent exercise regimen can help you get healthier in the new year.
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10. Kick the car habit
• Leave your sedan, SUV or minivan in the garage and try alternative means of transportation, such as public transit, bicycling, walking or park-and-ride commuting.
• Shifting your commuting habits can have a measurable impact on the environment and on your health, – said Phil Valko, director of
sustainability at WUSTL.
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11. Parents should make every day count
• In order to be happy, well-adjusted children that grow into happy, well-adjusted adults, kids need happy, well-adjusted parents, – said Kelly L. Ross, an
assistant professor in the Department of Newborn Medicine at the Washington University School of Medicine.
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12. Get more sleep
• For decades studies have confirmed the positive effects of overnight sleep on our ability to retain information and to perform tasks.
• In fact, recent research suggests that sleep may help clear the brain for new learning.
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13. Consume more culture
• Make it a point to visit your local museums, galleries, theaters, dance companies and music venues.
• The arts not only educate and entertain, but they help us to better understand ourselves and others.