40 Tiny Actions (For Each Day) To End Your 2023 On a High Note
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Tick, tick, tick.
That’s the sound of 2023 rapidly drawing to a close.
Before you know it, you’ll be sipping that sparkling beverage, reciting your 2024 resolutions.
And that’ll remind you of your past year’s failed resolutions.
It sounds scary.
But my last week’s nightmare was even more terrifying.
I woke up in a cold sweat, heart pounding, and feeling like I needed to take a long shower to wash the icky off of me.
In the dream, it was already December 31st, 2023.
I was standing on the edge of a huge cliff, looking down at an abyss of black nothingness.
And at my feet was a tiny little ball, balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.
I knew that the ball represented my life.
And I also knew that if I didn’t take action to save it, it would fall into the abyss and be lost forever.
Now, exactly 40 days remain in 2023 to make it count.
Forget the grand resolutions you made for this year.
Instead, commit to tiny, daily actions — micro-movements that’ll propel you forward, inch by precious inch.
Even if you’ve achieved your yearly goals, these tiny actions will fill your heart with gratitude and life with fulfillment.
Day 1: Reflect and Appreciate
Before you surge ahead, glance back. Jot down 5 triumphs from this year — no matter how small.
Day 2: Declutter One Drawer
Choose the messiest drawer. Empty it. Only put back what you need. Feel lighter already?
Day 3: Reach Out to an Old Friend
Send a message. Make a call. Reconnect. Relationships are the true wealth.
Day 4: Read for 15 Minutes
Ignite your imagination or learn something new. Books are portals.
Day 5: Take a Different Route
Alter your daily commute or walk. New scenery sparks new ideas.
Day 6: Pay a Compliment
Lift someone else’s day. The joy you give returns tenfold.
Day 7: Write Your Wins
Before bed, note down three tiny wins from the day. Sleep on a cloud of positivity.
Day 8: No Complaint Day
Complaining is easy. Challenge yourself to abstain for a day.
Day 9: Donate What You Don’t Use
Clothes, books, gadgets. Give and declutter your space and soul.
Day 10: Meditate for 5 Minutes
Breathe. Reset. Meditate. Even chaos can’t consume a calm mind.
Day 11: Unsubscribe from Junk Emails
Cleanse your inbox. Reduce digital noise. Focus.
Day 12: Skip Sugar for a Day
Test your discipline. Your body will thank you.
Day 13: Smile at Strangers
Spread warmth in a cold world. Smiles are contagious.
(P.S. Be mindful not to look like a creep)
Day 14: Wake Up 30 Minutes Earlier
Find quietude in the dawn. It’s a canvas for your thoughts.
Day 15: List Potential DOABLE 2024 Goals
Aspire. Dream. List them. The future is yours to shape.
Day 16: Cook
Cooking is creativity. Enjoy the art.
Day 17: Plant Something
A flower. A herb. Life. Nourish and watch it grow.
Day 18: Digital Detox for an Evening
Turn off. Tune out. Recharge.
Day 19: Digital Detox for a Day
If you can do without screens for one evening, you can do it for a day.
Day 20: Compliment Yourself
Look in the mirror and say, “You’re doing great.”
Tell yourself that.
Note your feelings.
Day 21: Tackle a Procrastinated Task
Dive in. The water’s fine once you’re swimming.
Day 22: Random Act of Kindness
Buy coffee for the next person in line. Joy multiplies.
Day 23: Create a Budget for 2024
Finances in order. Mind at ease.
Day 24: Achieve a Fitness Goal
A walk. A jog. Just move.
Day 25: Write a Thank You Note (to anyone)
Express love. It’s the best thing you can share.
Day 26: Declutter Your Digital Desktop
Organize. Your future self will be grateful.
Day 27: Learn Something New
A word. A fact. Growth is continuous.
Day 28: Fix Something Broken
Don’t replace. Repair. There’s satisfaction in restoration.
Day 29: Visit a New Local Spot
A park. A museum. Expand your territory.
Day 30: Act of kindness
Feed a homeless person. Buy someone a coffee.
Day 31: Date yourself
Go for a movie or a restaurant. ALONE. Learn to enjoy your company.
Day 32: Update Your Resume
Even if you’re not looking for a job, seeing your progress is empowering.
Day 33: Go to Bed an Hour Early
Rest is a weapon. Recharge your arsenal.
Day 34: Start a New Book
Dive into a different world or a subject you know little about.
Day 35: Send an Encouraging Text
Boost someone else’s confidence. Your words can lift spirits.
Day 36: Clean Out Your Wallet or Purse
Discard old receipts and organize them. It’s the little things.
Day 37: Plan a ‘Me’ Day
You give so much. Now, plan a day just for you.
Day 38: Spend a Couch Day
Spend an entire day doing nothing. Be lazy. (Don’t watch TV.)
Write your thoughts as they pop up. Note your feelings and moods.
Sometimes, doing nothing is powerful.
Day 39:Organize Your Phone Apps
Declutter digitally. Efficiency at your fingertips.
Day 40: Reflect and Project
Reflect on the past 40 days.
How have these actions affected your life?
Now, project these feelings into the coming year.
What does this trajectory look like?
“We often overestimate what we can do in a day and underestimate what we can do in a year.”
Or, in this case, 40 days.
Each tiny action, each minuscule habit, is a building block.
The size of the action is far less significant than the consistency of the action.
No matter what you choose to do from this list, it will create a huge impact on your well-being.
I bet.
I’ve experienced it.
“If you can do these things for a day, you can do it for life.
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A list to smile about!
All very good suggestions
All can better one's day, I think, but not necessarily all the same day!!