With the new year upon us, many people look forward to taking on fresh challenges. While setting goals can be a great way to keep ourselves motivated and accountable, common New Year challenges often get forgotten within just a few days or weeks – so what can we do differently this year?
New Year is a time to set ambitious goals, and Filipinos, like anyone else, have been striving to better their lives. Filipinos have long been known to be thrifty spenders and savers, so it’s no surprise that New Year’s Ipon Challenges are among the most popular resolutions Filipinos tend to set for themselves.
From setting targets for a designated amount of money saved per week or month, Filipinos work hard to ensure they meet their financial goals. But beyond that, New Year also serves as an opportune moment for Filipinos to strive for better self-improvement in physical health. Filipinos often work towards that through weight loss plans – establishing healthier eating habits and more frequent exercise schedules.
Establishing such habits can help Filipinos cultivate healthier lives, ultimately improving their quality of life and mental well-being.
Common New Year Challenges for Filipinos
The New Year is here! It’s natural to feel optimistic about the opportunities this fresh start will bring. And yet, despite the best intentions, it can be challenging to make lasting and meaningful changes in our lives. To help you succeed in your goals, here is a list of the top 10 common New Year challenges for Filipinos – designed to help you take the first steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Ipon Challenge
This challenge comes from the Filipino ‘Ipon’ or savings challenge. This age-old tradition encourages people to save money consistently each month by setting aside a certain amount of their income. The idea behind this challenge is to create healthy financial habits that can provide long-term financial security and stability. To ensure you stick with this challenge throughout the year, set up an automatic deposit scheme into your savings account – so that you don’t even have to think about it!
Recommended reading:
- How to Save Money with these Budget Savings Tips
- Eight Bad Money Habits to Break To Be Financially Independent
- How to Create a Budget
- How to Achieve Financial Goals with the Envelope Method
A separate article on Ipon challenge will be coming soon!
Weight loss
Whether because of health concerns or simply wanting to look better, weight loss is always one of the most popular resolutions among Filipinos on New Year’s Eve. While it may not be easy or quick, there are some simple steps you can take toward achieving your goal. These include reducing caloric intake and exercising regularly, avoiding processed food, and seeking professional nutritional advice. Remember, no journey is ever too tricky when taken one step at a time!
Habit Formation
It has been said that forming good habits can transform our lives in ways we thought were impossible before – so why not try this challenge? Start small by committing yourself to something as simple as drinking water daily or taking regular breaks from work. Gradually increase the difficulty as you go along until you reach your desired level of success and achievement.
Social Media detox or using less of your phone
We all know how addictive social media can be, so why not take up this New Year challenge by reducing its use? Try deleting apps that only serve as distractions and instead focus on activities that offer real value, such as reading books or engaging with friends face-to-face instead of via messages or video calls. Just remember – moderation is key!
Improve your skills (Drawing, Writing, etc.) or explore new hobbies
One way to ensure meaningful growth over the next 12 months is by learning something new daily! Get creative with activities like drawing, writing, or playing music; explore new hobbies such as cooking or gardening; join classes offered online; attend talks hosted by experts in their field; read inspiring books…the possibilities are truly endless!
Achieving your dreams
Every person has a dream they hope to achieve in life, and setting your sights on them can be challenging but rewarding. Whether getting an education, starting a business, or retiring early, working hard and staying focused on what you want is key to achieving your goals. Setting yourself up for success includes having a plan, creating achievable milestones within timelines you can stick with, and knowing when to seek help from professionals or mentors who can guide you.
Protecting your mental health
Mental health should be considered just as important as physical health. That means taking care of yourself emotionally – which includes practicing self-care activities like yoga or meditation and seeking therapy or counseling when needed – and being mindful of how too much stress can affect your physical and emotional states. An understanding support system also makes a big difference when battling any mental health battles you may face throughout the year.
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Starting a new career or building a business
This can seem like an overwhelming task at first, but by breaking down the process into smaller steps, it is much more manageable. The first step would be exploring different options by researching what job or business would work best for you based on your interests and available skillset. Once this decision is made, begin researching the field thoroughly while investing time in learning more about it (taking classes, attending seminars, etc.).
After this is done, start making connections and networking with other professionals already in the industry so that you may gain insight from their experiences while also continuing to grow professionally through practice and experience.
Investing (real estate, high-yield savings, etc.)
Investing involves taking measured risks for monetary gain over time; this could involve purchasing stocks in certain companies or real estate investments where you buy land/properties at lower prices with plans for future growth potentials after reselling them later down the road at higher prices than before.
It requires proper research beforehand, so that wise decisions are made toward successful results; consulting experts in these areas, such as financial advisors or real estate agents, may also be beneficial during this process, especially if one is just getting started in these fields.
Treating yourself more
Self-care is essential throughout 2023 – it doesn’t have to involve spending money, either! Taking time out of your busy schedules for yourself could involve sleeping in occasionally instead of rushing off to work early each morning or even going for long walks in nature – whatever helps keep your body and mind healthy should become part of your routine during this coming year!
Self-care activities should include things such as journaling/writing down thoughts regularly so that any issues/concerns one has can be addressed without burying them deep inside while also doing something enjoyable once in a while – like reading books/watching movies/cooking meals – so that life feels more balanced overall mentally speaking throughout the new year journey ahead!
An actionable plan and consistency can set them up for success during this upcoming period. Utilizing the available resources mentioned above while allowing oneself grace/time off throughout all tasks will also aid individuals in their journeys toward conquering these obstacles throughout 2023.
Overall —
Here are some of the most common New Year challenges people face and how we can tackle them together. The Philippines is no different! Many Filipinos face obstacles ranging from managing budgets to fighting loneliness and anxiety when attempting to handle their resolutions. But these commitments often come with challenges. As we turn to a new year, starting fresh with goals and resolutions for the next 12 months is always exciting.
