31 Ways to Reinvent Yourself

I don't know if it's part of getting some wisdom with age but I'm noticing a lot of things about myself that I want to change. Probably none of us are who we thought we would be at whatever age we are. What I am realizing is that it's not too late to change that habit, gain that skill, or pray that prayer.

As I'm sure you have heard any number of times, it takes between 21 and 30 days to start a new habit. Why wait for the first of the year? Give yourself the gift of a new you by Christmas.

Here are 31 Ways to Reinvent Yourself. Some are more permanent than others. Most are actions to try everyday for a month. Let me know if you can think of more!

I'm embarking on some life renovation; care to join me?

1. Get married
2. Adopt a pet
3. Start a business
4. Plant something
5. Take a class: cooking, woodworking, cake decorating, CPR, dancing, defensive driving, gardening, scrapbooking, knitting, writing, photography, history, chemistry, accounting... so many to choose! Try one a month until you find your passion!
6. Try new foods
7. Fast and pray
8. Take the Couch to 5K (C25K) challenge 
9. Become a parent
10. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything
11. Try a new hairstyle (or men: grow facial hair!)
12. Wear more color or one you have never tried
13. Dress up
14. Start a blog (or set a blogging challenge)
15. Write thank you notes to former teachers and mentors
16. Listen to talk radio
17. Get certified: SCUBA, CPR, Master Gardener, Real Estate, Professional Organizer, Montessori educator, Nutritionist, Lactation Consultant, Lifeguard...
18. Take a walk 
19. Nap
20. Recycle
21. Volunteer. There are a lot of needs: Big Brother/ Big Sister, Scouts, soup kitchens, the church nursery, foster care, animal shelters, the local polling precinct, local schools, libraries, nursing homes, museums, zoos... the list is truly endless.
22. Practice Random Acts of Kindness
23. Read more
24. Cancel cable
25. Tithe
26. Do something creative. Paint a picture, take a photo, write a poem, sing a song... so many options!
27. Learn an instrument
28. Wake up earlier
29. Apply for a new job, ask for a raise, move your desk
30. Go to church (and pay attention)
31. Listen

 Remember, Life is Good.