{"id":10302,"date":"2018-01-02T09:50:27","date_gmt":"2018-01-02T14:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/?p=10302"},"modified":"2018-01-03T11:35:28","modified_gmt":"2018-01-03T16:35:28","slug":"take-5-new-years-resolutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/take-5-new-years-resolutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Take 5: New Year’s Resolutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re struggling to come up with good resolutions for the new year, perhaps try taking a tip from nature. Here are photos from our Picture This: Your Great Outdoors<\/a> photo contest of some wildlife that wants to inspire you to live your best life in 2018.<\/p>\n

Want more inspiration for making the most of the new year ahead? Visit massaudubon.org\/resolutions<\/a> for our handy guide!<\/p>\n

1. Resolve to eat more fruits and veggies.<\/h2>\n
\"Eastern

Eastern Chipmunk \u00a9 Jill Skibel<\/p><\/div>\n

They’ll help keep you strong and healthy!<\/p>\n

2. Resolve to recycle more.<\/h2>\n
\"Gray

Gray Squirrel \u00a9 Eileen Leary<\/p><\/div>\n

Nature needs our help, so check out our guide for more tips on living sustainably<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. Resolve to play more.<\/h2>\n
\"Red

Red Fox Kits \u00a9 Janet MacCausland<\/p><\/div>\n

It’s good for the body, heart, and mind.<\/p>\n

4. Resolve to stop and smell the flowers.<\/h2>\n
\"Eastern

Eastern Chipmunk \u00a9 Tracy Myers<\/p><\/div>\n

Living in the present keeps you grounded.<\/p>\n

5. Resolve not to bite off more than you can chew.<\/h2>\n
\"Least

Least Tern Chick \u00a9 Sandy Selesky<\/p><\/div>\n

Because, after all, life is all about balance…<\/p>\n

\"Female

Female Mallard Duck \u00a9 Solinka Molinero<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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