2017 is here and the overwhelming amount of pressure we put on ourselves to change immediately is upon us. After the holiday season, it can be difficult to financially spend a fortune on self-improvement products that include gym memberships, Tupperware, or new electronics. That is why in this post, I am suggesting you eleven new year’s resolutions that will improve your life and won’t cost you a dime!

Practice Meditation Try an iPhone or Android app like Headspace to calm your busy mind. Don’t have enough phone storage? Simply put on your phone’s timer each morning or night for 10-15 minutes to practice deep breathing.

Start a Bullet Journal Are you wanting to improve your time management skills? Then you should check out this bullet journaling craze that is taking over the stationary industry.

Follow an Inspirational Person on Social Media I recommend life coaches and public speakers like Tony Robbins, Andy Andrews, Iyanla Vanzant, and Gary Vaynerchuk who post advice frequently.

Try a Workout Video Don’t have the time or money to join a gym? Use the unlimited resources and videos found on YouTube and Pinterest for your at-home workout routines. In University, I really liked Blogilates, Kayla Itsines, and Ballet Beautiful.

Borrow a Book or an eBook at The Library Knowledge is power and acquiring it through books is an offer you can’t pass up. Make a point this year to check out your local library or find out if they use Overdrive for eBooks. If you are a book collector, there are also used book stores, thrift shops, or online subscription services that are reasonably priced. Plus, you can track your reading progress on GoodReads!

Listen to a Podcast When you read too many self-help books, you discover that a lot of these authors have their own weekly podcasts as well. However, podcast subjects are not limited to the subject of self-help and on the Apple Podcast app or on Spotify you can find ones for all of your interests. Some of my favourite podcasts are Straight Up with Stassi, Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Adulthood Made Easy.

Read Inspirational Blog Articles Are you getting from this post that I love life advice and inspirational content? Whenever I’m in a pickle, I always go to Pinterest and search for articles from The Blissful Mind, Smart Twenties, My Domaine, Lifestyle Inspire, and Levo League. Then if I’m still wanting specific answers or advice I go to Reddit!

Dance by Yourself For 20 Minutes Dancing releases endorphins boost your self-confidence, and doesn’t cost a thing! Put on your favourite album or Spotify playlist and dance it out! I promise that you’ll feel ten times sexier or better than you did before.

Text or Message One Friend a Day One of my new year’s resolution this year is to be more social. Take the time five minutes out of your day to tell your friends through text messaging or Snapchat that you are thinking about them. It will improve your mood immensely!

Plug Your Phone Away From Your Bed: I don’t know about you but I love reading on my cell phone at night even though I know it’s awful for my health. So together, let’s make a new year’s resolution to charge our cell phones away from our beds and in order to catch those extra ‘zzz’.