Congratulations! You've made it to 2017. And while the past year hasn't been on everyone's side, we've victoriously passed through it. The New Year is a perfect time to begin with a completely clean slate – to try and experience new things for a happier, healthier year ahead. We have exactly 355 days to make 2017 a memorable year, yet again, so make sure you start your January off on the right foot with the right activities and with your favorite support system!
You probably have listed your New Year's resolution, but starting with very big promises to yourself can feel a bit difficult, so you can also begin with baby steps and mini projects that slowly build up to a better you – that also includes your family and friends. Start simple, and make your way towards a much bolder and brighter 2017, especially when you have your main squad and the best entertainment essentials on your side, like the Sony Bravia 4K HDR TV. Here are a few things you could do to make sure you and your favorite people are on the perfect path to discovery (and recovery) for the new year:
1. Read a book
Remember those novels you bought last year but never got to read and are just piling up at home? Now’s the time to finish that book you've been wanting to read since forever and sink yourself into a comfy couch – engage yourself with a good book, and get lost in the most interesting stories and perhaps even be inspired by them on how you want your 2017 to look like. Willing to share your growing collection with your bibliophile friends? Go over to your friends' house with your mini library and exchange great titles to enjoy.
Check out All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven if you love any of John Green’s work, Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes to motivate you to be your own person, Girl at War by Sarah Novic which tells the tale of a young girl who beautifully shows how history transforms an individual, It Was Me All Along by Andie Mitchell recounting her emotional journey of losing weight and finding self-love during the process or Tiny Buddha's 365 Tiny Love Challenges by Lori Deschene providing her readers simple ways to spread love through tiny challenges.
2. Stretch and breathe
Go outside, take a walk, run or ride a bike. This year is all about pushing yourself to your limits. Moving around gets your blood flowing and even the lightest of exercises does release endorphins to boost one's mood. Do a little research to find an activity that fits your athletic ability and head out to enjoy the outdoors!
Need a little push? Call a friend or a family member who has been dreading to start a workout routine and have them as your fitness buddies so you can share tips on your journey to wellness. Keep a journal and jot down your progress every month and by the end of the year, check back and see how far you've come!
Fitness Blender is a great website with workout videos for every fitness level so you wouldn't have to worry you can't do any of the activities posted. There's also Darebee which gives advice for beginners, programs, meal plans and challenges for every fitness enthusiast.
3. Unleash the artist in you
Do a craft project you’ve been thinking about trying. It's time to finally bring out that arts and crafts box you've been hiding under your bed for so long and recreate those pins you've saved on your Pinterest board. Feeling a little competitive? Have your creative friends over for a mini arts fest, share your masterpiece with each other and present an award for the best one!
Follow NIFTY by Buzzfeed, Crafty or 5-Minute Crafts to recreate some DIY items you can put on your office desk or hang on the walls of your home and life hacks that will make you live your life a lot easier.
4. Host a game night at home
When was the last time you weren't on your smartphone all night? Create real and genuine connections among family and friends over unique games. Put your game face on and bring out new and classic board games for the family and your barkada to enjoy! Play a round of the classics like Monopoly or Snakes and Ladders, or something current like Exploding Kittens or Pie Face! Have fun rewards and consequences for both winning and losing teams to make the game night more interesting. Who says staying in isn’t fun?
5. Prepare a meal from scratch
Ditch all the fast food flyers you've kept and try new recipes instead. You can copy and create gourmet recipes you see online at home and impress your family and friends – even yourself! You can make gourmet coffee recipes at home for leisurely breakfasts, make some slow-cooked meals, or try a new ethnic dish. Treat is as if you're serving in a restaurant and deck your dining area with the spiffiest tableware – don't forget to plate your dishes so you can share your #homecooking food porn online!
Check out @food52 and @thenaughtyfork if you want all sorts of comfort food while @leefromamerica and @healthyfoodadvice if you prefer healthier meals to start off the new year. All these accounts offer quick and easy instructions on preparing your spread at home.
6. Head to the great outdoors
Step out of your comfort zone. Enjoy the great outdoors so why not start in your own backyard? Make baby steps and set up a tent in your garden and take out your sleeping bags. In the evening, everyone can take turns telling stories while cooking S’mores or grilling burgers and hotdogs. This one’s truly an activity both adults and the kids will enjoy. You can even download SkyPortal (Apple/Android) to identify stars, planets and satellites in the sky!
7. Host A movie marathon
Ring your family and friends and tell them to save the date for movie night so you can finally show off your shiny new Sony Bravia 4K HDR TV! Choose a film theme like rom-com, horror, or all-time favorites, then have each guest pick a film to add to your movie marathon list. Get extra comfy for a day full of movies with popcorn, chips, and drinks (make it a pajama party sleepover if you want to extend the film viewing until late night!).
There are plenty of TV shows and movies you can choose from on Netflix – from Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt to Black Mirror and classics like Grease to films that'll make you laugh out loud: The Hangover, We're The Millers and Look Who's Back. They even have a full list of movies based on books! And let's not forget about the Netflix Originals shows and movies – binge-watch on Orange is the New Black, see what happens on Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life a decade after or watch spine-chilling episodes of documentaries like Making a Murderer and there are so much more to choose from.
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Having the Sony 4K HDR TV will definitely make your whole year even more perfect! Give the most special person in your life or even yourself the ultimate gift ever because the best only deserves the best. Spoil yourself a little and see a greater range of brightness with a wider color spectrum and exceptional contrast, clarity and detail that goes beyond 4K because of its X-tended Dynamic Range Pro, Triluminos Display and 4K X-Reality Pro features. Everything you'll see on screen will seem so real, you can actually almost feel it. Now, watching all your favorite series and movies will never be the same again!
What's great about it is if you don’t have HDR Content, your Sony Bravia 4K HDR TV still enhances the standard conventional content to near HDR quality so you won't be missing out on a lot! Now that's an even greater reason to stay at home for the holidays.
Plus points because it's a Netflix recommended TV so it has a dedicated button and voice control for easy access. Imagine all the popular shows and movies you can watch in the comforts of your home, in just one click. All you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the future of picture quality.
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