Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 3859: 11 Resolutions For a Better You - Proven by Science by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Evidence-Based Growth
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Dec 29, 2025 Explore 11 science-backed resolutions for a more intentional life. Discover how regular exercise boosts mood and confidence, while spending less time on TV enhances life satisfaction. Get outside to rejuvenate your energy, and enjoy the cognitive benefits of reading fiction. Learn how charitable giving and volunteering enrich happiness and time perception. Emphasize experiences over material goods for lasting joy, practice gratitude to uplift your spirit, and don't forget the importance of play in adulthood. Start small for big changes!
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Begin Short Regular Workouts
- Do start exercising regularly, even with short minimalist workouts to get results fast.
- Joshua Becker notes benefits appear in as little as two weeks for body image and confidence.
Reduce Television Consumption
- Cut back on television to reduce consumerism and improve life satisfaction.
- Becker warns excessive TV may even shorten life expectancy according to emerging studies.
Spend Real Time Outdoors
- Go outside deliberately and spend meaningful time in nature, not just to your car.
- Studies show nature time increases energy, reduces exhaustion, and boosts well-being.
