23 Things Every Person Should Do For Themselves In 2023

Make the effort to reconnect with someone you lost touch with that you regret letting go.

Bekah Allmark

By Molly Burford

1. Declutter. Nothing says a fresh start like getting rid of the things that no longer serve you. So, open up that junk drawer and see what can be tossed. Dig through your purse if you have one and get rid of those old receipts. Take books off your shelf that you’ve already read (or know deep down that you will most likely never get around to) and donate them. Sort through your clothes and donate or throw out anything that doesn’t fit right, is far too worn, or simply isn’t your style anymore.
2. Journal daily. Even if it’s just one sentence per day, journaling is a great way to destress and also document your days because your days eventually become your life. In the years to come, you’ll be grateful you have an account of how you lived.
3. Refresh your budget. Stay in one quiet Sunday morning at the start of the year and take a hard look at your finances. Comb through your bank statements and see where you could cut back on your spending. Create a Google Sheet of any debt and make an actionable plan to pay it off. Basically, just get your bearings about where you stand financially now so you can get to where you want…