Top 10 things to consider in 2013

Spend more time with family and friends Consider appreciating your loved ones and spending more time with them this year. Make it a happy year for yourself and the ones you love. Fitness Regular exercise reduces the risk of some cancers, increases longevity, helps achieve and maintain weight loss, enhances mood, and lowers blood pressure. In short, exercise keeps you healthy. Tame the bulge Weight loss is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions. Setting reasonable goals and staying focused are the two most important factors in sticking with a weight loss program. Enjoy life more You may have had moments in the past year when you were stressed and down. Don’t let this follow you into the New Year. Find out what you enjoy doing, capitalise on it and make your life more fun. Get out of debt Was money a big source of stress in your life last year? Join the millions of people who have resolved to spend this year getting a grip on their finances.Learn something new Have you vowed to make this year the year to learn something new? Perhaps you are considering a career change, want to learn a new language, or just how to fix your computer? Whether you take a course or read a book, you’ll find learning to be one of the easiest, most motivating New Year’s resolutions. Help others A popular, non-selfish New Year’s resolution, volunteerism can take many forms. Whether you choose to spend time helping at a local primary school near-by, mentoring a child, or building a house, there are many nonprofit volunteer organisations that could really use your help. Get organised On just about every New Year resolution top ten list, organisation can be a very reasonable goal.