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The Weekender – 100+ Tips to Make This Year’s Resolutions Stick

We all know that New Year’s resolutions can be difficult to keep. After all, there’s a reason so many of us come back to the same ones year after year. We have reason to believe this time’s different though. The Tip n’ Tag Team has rounded up some of the best easy-to-keep New Year’s resolutions for you to commit to in 2019. Whether you’re looking to embark on a health transformation, find balance and harmony, embrace new experiences, or bond with those that matter to you most, here’s how you can make sure this is the year you’ll stick to your word!


spend time with your loved ones


Rekindle Your Friendships

Rekindle Your Friendships

Life without friends is as bland as tofu, and nobody likes bland tofu. From cooking, to parties, to video games, anything that brings pleasure becomes much more thrilling in the company of friends. If you feel like you’ve been a bad one recently and are resolved to rekindle your relationships, start this weekend. Hit your friends up and make plans to do one of these 10 Things Better Enjoyed With Friends.


Spend Time With Your Person

Spend Time With Your Person

Whether you promised to spend more time with your partner or you’re still determined to find ‘The One’ this year, going out on a date is one of the best ways to get closer to someone. Because fancy dinners and costly ticket prices all add up, here’s a go-to list of 15 Dates for Under 20 JDs to make it easier for you to get that romance going without having to break the bank.


Bond With Your Family

Bond With Your Family

Spending time with family tops the list of people’s New Year’s resolutions, yet somehow with everyone’s jam-packed schedules, it often ends up being the one most easily forgotten. Does this sound like your family? Well, there’s no better way to spend quality time with them than on a good old family road trip. So, pack up and head out on as many Delicious Destination Drives as you can this year.


Boost your productivity


Stop Procrastinating

Stop Procrastinating

Looking for a solution to overcome laziness and procrastination this year? We’ve sifted through the places, scouring for power outlets, running wifi speed tests and trying every last latte on the menu, to make sure you find the place to do just that. The spots in our Verdict, A Workaholic’s Guide to Getting Stuff Done, will help you get the most out of your planned productivity without breaking a sweat.


Wake Up Early

Wake Up Early

You’ve heard it time and time over, the early bird catches the worm. Successful people are early risers. They have more hours in their day and are able to get their work done uninterrupted while the rest of the city sleeps in. If rising with the sun is one of your resolutions, starting your morning off with a delicious bite and good coffee from our 17 Breakfasts for the Early Birds list will give you that little extra incentive you need.


Nurture your bond with nature


Take up Exciting Adventures

Take up Exciting Adventures

Who doesn’t need a break from their fast-paced high-tech lives every now and then? Bringing more nature into your life will reflect positively on every aspect of your well being, making sure you’re happy, healthy, and able to achieve all your plans for 2019. For those of you looking for a resolution that will get you to disconnect and go outside more often, taking up these 10 Engaging Hikes You Never Knew Existed will definitely help you summon enough motivation to get off the couch.


Disconnect More Often

Disconnect More Often

Vacations are not a luxury. They’re essential if you want to stay at the top of your game. Separating from the office for a breather every now and then, even if it’s for a day or two, will give you the time to recharge. Make it your New Year’s resolution to give yourself the time-off you deserve. These 10 Nature Infused Getaways are affordable and just outside the city leaving you with no excuses to relax when need be.


Get in shape


Take up a New Sport

Take up a New Sport

Forget about exercising your thumbs through texting or your eyes through binging your latest show. If you’re determined to do  something good for your body this year, tune into this edition of the Hobbyist to Unleash Your Inner Athlete. You will find at least one sport on this list of diverse activities in Amman that you’ll want to commit to for the next 12 months, if not longer.


Change-up your Routinely Workout

Change-up your Routinely Workout

Are you ready to leave those lazy days back in 2018 and upgrade to a more active lifestyle?  For those of you who aren’t big fans of hitting the gym and are sick of the same old boring exercise machine workouts, our 10 Flexin’ Fit Stereotypes will give you that motivating atmosphere and hefty dose of inspiration you need to stay on track.


Try something new


Say Yes to New Experiences

Say Yes to New Experiences

Saving up to embrace your adventurous side is well worth the money. Although it may seem hard to believe, Jordan is crawling with new experiences. If you’ve blown through your savings traveling around on the holidays but are still determined to make 2019 a bold one, tick these 8 Eccentric Experiences on and around Amman off your list.


Have More Rhythm

Have More Rhythm

Always wanted to learn how to play an instrument or master a dance you can show off at the next party, but thought Amman can’t offer you that? Well, you’re mistaken. If trying new things is on your list, the hobbies in this edition of the Hobbyist series will surely Unleash Your Inner Performer buried within.


Cultivate Creativity

Cultivate Creativity

It can feel burdensome when it seems like there’s nothing fresh in your brain. Regardless where you think you rank on the creativity scale, taking up artistic hobbies can have a huge impact on your ability to innovate. If 2019 is the year you decide to Unleash Your Inner Artist and unlock your dormant creative potential, this Hobbyist is for you.


Eat healthier


Eat Cleaner

Eat Cleaner

When life is full of creamy pastas, cheesy pizzas and rich layers of cake, keeping your healthy New Year’s resolutions can seem like quite an impossible chore. You probably know by now though, that if you want to get that rocking summer body, you need to get started early. For those of you who aren’t sure how begin with their quest for healthy bites, these 10 Healthy Bites Under 10 JD will make it fun, inexpensive and actually quite delicious.


Transform your Diet

Transform your Diet

If the guilt from overindulging in the holiday season has hit you already, then you’ve probably vowed to adopt a healthier diet this coming year. Perhaps you’ve even decided to give up refined sugar, meat or dairy. Whether that’s the case, or you’re just aiming to eat a little cleaner, this list will make every healthy meal feel like a treat, allowing you to fully embrace Livin’ La Vida Vegan (Gluten, Sugar Free, Etc.) in 2019.


May 2019 be your best year yet, Tipsters!

Lemur Love,

The Tip n’ Tag Team