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December 27, 2012

Start Off The New Year Right!

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This is it, we are in our last week of 2012! This year went by fast and now it’s time for a new year. Maybe you had the best year of your life or even the worst year. Either way, it is time for a fresh new start! Here are some ways to welcome in 2013 to make sure you are off to a good start!

01. Purge

I don’t mean your usual quick clean, I mean a deep clean of every corner. You would be surprised how clutter can impact your mood. Dust, throw out old papers, donate old clothing, organize belongings and make room for all the new stuff you will accumulate over the year. Starting the new year off clean will help make you feel fresh and in control of your surroundings.

Girl Cleaning the House

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02. Resolution

Make a SMALL resolution that you know you can stick to. It’s great to have big aspirations, but this will decrease the likelihood of completing your goal and you can easily become discouraged. Instead, make a smaller short-term goal like walking five minutes every day around the neighborhood (instead of saying you will get in shape) or decrease your bad habits by less (instead of saying you will quit cold turkey). Having a specific concrete goal will be easier to reach.

Written Resolutions

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03. Memories

I am sure we have all had not so fond experiences this year, but this new year means it is time to let go of all those negative memories. Reflect on all the good memories that were important to you. Go into the new year with a good attitude and remember this year to focus on being positive.

Male Thinking and Reflecting Positively

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04. Traditions

To make your New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day feel special, create new AND stick to old traditions. Go somewhere fun, or have loved ones come visit you. Make it an annual tradition and get creative along the way to incorporate new ones.

New Years Eve Party New York City with Carson Daly

Photo © Brian E. Ford

05. Improvement

Even if you had a great year and are happy with how things are, take a second to think about it and you will realize there is room for improvement at least in one area of your life. Reflect on things you want to change and how you think you could change them to make a better year than last.

Girl flexing arm and showing off improved muscles

Photo © Nurse Patty's Muscle Injection Gun, Girl Show!

I hope all of these ideas help you ring in 2013 with a bang! Happy New Year! What will you be doing, tell us in the comments below!

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December 3, 2012

10 New Ideas for New Year’s

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Hello Bookrenters! I know it’s early, but start thinking NOW what you will be doing for New Year’s! This month will fly by faster than you think and no one wants to be scrambling last minute for plans! Here are ten fabulous ideas to bring in your New Year’s right with your friends and family.

1. New Year’s Eve Party In The City

Most major cities have a wide variety of bars, eateries, and entertainment, so it should be a breeze finding a good time.

2. Tune In To The Radio

Your favorite radio stations often host parties around the area, and you could even win free tickets to the next concert!

3. Host

Running low on cash? That’s okay, host your own party. Invite everyone and have your friends chip in with the food, music, drinks, and entertainment.

Group of Friends Celebrating on New Year's Eve

Photo © Magic Robot

4. Television Countdown

It’s a tradition! The exciting performances and interviews from the country’s top musicians and entertainers make you feel as though you’re in New York, except you get to miss out on the cold weather and the big crowds.

5. New York Trip

Plan a road trip and make memories that will have you talking for the rest of the year. Who says the fun has to be for one day?

6. Date

Bring in the New Year with a kiss that your significant other will never forget.

Cute Couple on Winter Date

Photo © Jesus V

7. Concert

Check to see if any of your local or favorite popular artists are performing for cheap! Rock it out!

8. Football

There are plenty of games on television to save some of your guy friends from complete boredom. Even if you don’t like football, the tailgating food is the best!

9. Family

Go on, they don’t bite (always). You will remember who is most important in times of celebration. Trust me, your parents will thank me later.

Family Celebrating New Year's Eve Outside with Sparklers

Photo © Joshbousel

10. Resolution

Pick a resolution you know you can stick to but will also change your life in the better for the new year! This year, I plan to have fun and be safe!

 

No matter what you do this New Years, just make sure to enjoy it! Reflect on all the good times over the year, and think of all your goals for the new one!

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January 6, 2011

New Year’s Resolutions – Why?

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By BookRenter Andy

New Year’s is over, so it’s high time you decided on your New Year’s Resolutions and wrote them down/printed them out. Don’t think you can get away with just thinking about them, no one can do that. Not even Tikiman (aka “The Man”).

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First, General Complaints about NYR’s:

  • New Year’s resolutions are personal goals. So why make them on Jan 1? Is your birthday on Jan 1? NO! (If it is, we’ll send you a birthday t-shirt).
  • It would make more sense to make a New Years Resolution on your birthday, when it’s actually a new year for you. On your birthday, you are entering into a new year of your life. On Jan. 1, you are probably the most hungover you’ve ever been in your life, and you’re probably still the same age in years you were on Dec. 31.

Still, there’s no defying tradition in America, so you have to make NYR’s. I asked The Man what his were. He sent a spear flying my way with some NYR’s on it:

  • Save students tons of dough by renting their textbooks. (Check out our new coupon tab)
  • Donate even more books, this year through our partnership with First Book, to put new books in the hands of children.
  • Get some shoes (?)

Mine are a bit more traditional. What are your New Year’s Resolutions?

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December 29, 2010

Mike’s New Year’s Resolutions

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by joka2000

For a lot of people, the new year represents a fresh start and clean slate to start the new year off right. As a college student, the new year is the sign of a fresh semester and the opportunity to take new classes and earn better grades. Sadly though for me, this new semester will also be my last semester, as I will be graduating from the University of Virginia in May. Although I certainly have no regrets (yet!), here are my top new year’s resolutions for making my last semester, my best semester.

1. Attend a UVa basketball game and sit in the student section

Although I’m embarrassed to admit, especially because I’m such an avid sports fan, I have never gone to a home UVa basketball game (unbelievable, right?). There’s certainly something special about college athletics compared to the pro game, and I crave that last opportunity to root for my alma mater. Plus, there’s nothing more fun than chanting “Hoo’s your daddy?” at the opposing players and coaches!

2. Cure myself of 4th Year apathy

Everybody knows that seniors, whether it be in high school or college, have a tendency to care less about school and more about having fun. While its certainly fun to be a 2nd semester senior, finishing out school on a high note will be a good boost when god forbid I enter the real world next fall. On the bright side, I’m taking all electives next semester which should certainly make this resolution easier to accomplish.

3. Streak the Lawn

Hey! It might be an archaic, nonsensical UVa tradition but it is a rite of passage for all 4-th years nonetheless. The route from the famed rotunda down toward the statue of Thomas Jefferson might be cold, and snowy but the reward is so worthwhile. What better time to engage in this distinctly UVa tradition then when I’ll be walking down this same route maybe a couple weeks later to finally graduate!

So there you have it, my three goals or resolutions for the upcoming spring semester. A perfect mix of pleasure and hard work should make these goals attainable, but hey, isn’t the best part about making new year’s resolutions is not completing them?

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