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Time to try something new? - New Year's resolution ideas

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Time to try something new? What better time to take up a hobby than a new year. Here are some of the most popular options to get you thinking.

Good luck!

Volunteering
There are so many valuable ways to help others. Whether you want to help out locally or be part of a national effort, it’s a great way to meet others and make a difference.

Gardening
It’s no surprise this is a great British favourite. Fresh air, exercise and the satisfaction of seeing all our hard work come into its own – either through a lovely garden or piles of delicious fruit and veg.

Drawing and painting
Get in touch with your inner Picasso and start creating. Whether you simply want to sketch with pencils or get all colourful with paint, just imagine what you could be creating a year from now.

Cooking
Want to brush up your skills or learn a whole new style of cooking? Inspired by Bake Off? There are few things more instantly rewarding than being a great cook.

Meditation
Meditation is a skill that can help you relax and stay more positive. You can learn it remotely through books or the internet, or better still directly with a teacher.

Photography
Whether you love the landscape or the animals that live within it, rural photography promises some a truly absorbing hobby.

Whatever you decide to do, we hope it brings you plenty of satisfaction – and helps make 2020 an even greater year for you.