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Instead of focusing on why New Year’s [resolutions fail](https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/articles/2015-12-29/why-80-percent-of-new-years-resolutions-fail), we want to help you succeed in reaching your goals for the new year. Take a look at some [New Year's resolution ideas](https://www.statista.com/statistics/378105/new-years-resolution/) for 2019 that will better your mental and physical well-being, along with [improve your life.](https://www.nytimes.com/guides/smarterliving/resolution-ideas)   Travel More![travel more](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/travel%20more.png?width=300&name=travel%20more.png) There are endless options for travel destinations during retirement. Make it a point to travel more in 2019. Explore the world and learn about new cultures and people. Set a goal to travel to a certain number of new countries next year and meet that goal.   Lose Weight and Eat Healthier Set a realistic goal for the amount of weight you want to lose. Go on walks around the beautiful Collington trails. Strive to lose a pound or two a week or just focus on eating healthier. Go shopping at healthy supermarkets in the DC area to buy the essential items to improve senior health.   Learn Something New Learn a new language or learn how to play a new instrument. There are various benefits to learning a musical instrument as an adult. Give it a try!   Save Money![save money](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/save%20money.png?width=300&name=save%20money.png) Saving money and spending less are both things that are easier said than done. For your New Year’s resolution in 2019, put away a certain amount of money each month into a savings account. Try and spend less money on things you do not need.   Explore New Hobbies Collington has a variety of activities that you can explore. Try something new every month and see what peaks your interest.   Improve Sleeping Habits![sleeping habits](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/sleeping%20habits.png?width=300&name=sleeping%20habits.png) Many people have trouble falling asleep, but there are ways to fall asleep faster and stay asleep. Try to get into a new sleep routine in order to improve sleeping habits in the new year   Do What Makes You Happy Whatever New Year’s resolution you decide, do not forget to be happy. 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