Friday, January 3, 2014

5 Emirates Trends Resolutions for 2014

Ghandhi once said: 'be the change you want to see in the world'.

January of every year is normally a time for reflection, and deciding on what changes you want to make for yourself in order to become a better person. We hear many times that those resolutions are often never met, and are the same ones we continue to promise ourselves every year to get around in doing them. The main reason why many of us never tend to keep our resolutions is due to the fact that we make those resolutions very dramatic.
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Here are 5 resolutions, that are not only easy to achieve, but will also turn you into a better person in society:


1. Read a Book, Regularly

Our busy schedules and commitments have confined our readings to what is being posted on Facebook, and Twitter. The benefits of reading have been determined to simulate the mind, reduce stress, increase knowledge, and improve concentration among many others. Reading, in my opinion, is also a great way to start conversations with people. There is truly nothing more attractive than a person who is well-read.

2. Drive More Carefully

Emirates 24/7 had recently published an article in which it states that there have been 148 cases of fatalities and 635 accidents on Dubai Roads between January and November, mainly attributing to sudden swerving or sharp turns by vehicles. 2014 is a great year for you to self-pledge that you will slow down a little and pay attention more on the road. You owe it to yourself, and to your family and loved ones as well!

3. Be Nicer

The stress in our lives tend to make us become more self-centred, and inconsiderate of other people's feelings. Perhaps when you reflect on this, you will be able to think of that one person that you know you have been a little harsh on during 2013. It may be your partner, the waiter in your favourite restaurant, or even a colleague at work. Take a vow that this year you will treat the people in your life more politely, and more courteously.

4. Get Active

Typical outings concentrate mainly on either going out to coffee shops (for shisha), heading out to the malls, or enjoying the night life at one of the city's poshest clubs. With the weather being favourable for the next couple of months, cease the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors more! Take the metro more often if you live in Dubai, or schedule a 3k outdoor jogging session 3 times a week, or even plan to start dancing lessons. Why not? Whatever you decide to do, make it a regular habit and schedule it in like everything else in your routine.

5. Find Your Passion in Your Career

I hear many people talking about their careers like it is something that they are forced to do. With the market conditions looking optimistic, given the recent announcement of Dubai winning the Expo2020 bid, perhaps it is time for you to start searching for an opportunity that will ignite that fire in you rather than being employed in a job that just pays the bills.

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