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How to Start the New Year Fresh

After you celebrate New Year's Eve , it’s time to get to work on those New Year's resolutions ! If you are looking for a way to start the new year fresh, consider changing your look, tidying up your life, and setting goals and intentions. You can do things like get a haircut, donate unworn clothing, start a workout routine, or perform more random acts of kindness. Having a schedule is also important for you to help stay on task, achieve more, have an organized day, and stay positive, which can help you feel happy, which then spreads to others, so they feel that same happiness. Little changes can affect those around you positively, so choose wisely. Whatever approach you prefer, it’s great to start the new year feeling refreshed and focused, so you are ready to take on the year ahead. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Polishing Your Look Get a haircut to freshen up your face. Schedule an appointment with your stylist early into the new year. You can get a trim for a subtle upgrade o

How to Pick a Realistic New Year's Resolution

On January 1st, New Year’s resolutions sparkle with hope and the promise of a better you. However, by the year’s end, you may find that many of those resolutions have been abandoned halfway or left completely unattempted. If this sounds familiar, don’t worry--you aren’t doomed to unfinished resolutions forever. In fact, if you pick a single, focused New Year’s resolution that’s both inspiring and manageable, you’ll be more likely to check it off come December 31. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Narrowing Your Focus Pick a resolution you haven’t attempted before. If you’ve already tried a resolution and failed, you may be setting yourself up for failure again. Instead, pick a new resolution! It’ll give you a fresh start and get you a little more inspired. [1] Make only one resolution. You may have big plans for self-improvement, but avoid creating a to-do list-style document crammed with resolutions. Rather, focus on just one. That way, you can put all your energy into achieving it, and

How to Select a Bottle of Wine

Selecting a bottle of wine can seem nearly impossible when you're at the liquor store, in the grocery store, or at a restaurant. There are so many choices, like picking red or white, choosing the type of wine, selecting the year, and pairing the wine with food. Luckily, there are some basic rules that can help you select a bottle of wine for any occasion, for any purpose, and to go with any food. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Pairing Red Wine with Food Pair light reds with light meat and fish. Light red wines generally have an alcohol content below 12.5 percent. They feel light in your mouth as opposed to heavy and thick. [1] Light red wines include pinot noir, schiava, and gamay. These pair well with white meat, carbohydrates, roasted vegetables, and rich fish dishes, including: Chicken Salmon Breads Go for medium reds when you're eating meats and cheese. Medium bodied-reds feel a little more substantial in your mouth, and they typically have an alcohol content between

How to Connect a Laptop to a Monitor

Connecting an external monitor to your PC or Mac laptop is pretty easy. You'll just need to find out what type of output your laptop has, such as HDMI, Thunderbolt, or USB-C. Once connected, you can use both screens at the same time or close your laptop to use the monitor like a desktop computer. This wikiHow article will show you how to find out what cable you'll need to connect your laptop to a monitor, and how to set up your second monitor to mirror or extend your laptop's main screen. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Connecting a PC Laptop to a Monitor Determine your laptop's video output options. Most PC laptops have at least one port that can be used for video output. The most common ports are HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C. [1] There are a few main types of connections that your laptop may have: HDMI: This is a 6-sided trapezoid-shaped port that's about ¾ of an inch wide. DisplayPort: The size is similar to HDMI, but one of the corners is bent inward while th