New Year brings with it many joys, including the joy of thrashing glitter off of everything you own. (Is there anyone out there who wasn’t glitter bombed this New Year’s Eve?) Even if you avoided the sparkles, you’ve still got the whole year to completely change everything about yourself. Daunting as that may sound, I’m pretty sure you can do it with a little help from Goodwill.

What are your New Year’s resolutions?

1. Maybe you want to clear out extra clutter?

Start by photographing anything you haven’t worn in over a year so you can make a happy collage of all of the weirdo, sentimental stuff you used to have. Then make a donation box with all of that stuff. Once you’ve cleared everything out, bring the box of goodies to Goodwill. You’ll get that warm feeling for doing something great for yourself, your community, and you’ll like the tax deduction, too.

2.  Maybe you want to look and feel better? 

Find brightly colored sportswear at Goodwill for motivation and try joining a rec league or a roller skating team. Social exercise gives you added emotional fun that gyms often don’t.  You’ll look great no matter what you do, because Goodwill is full of hidden treasures. Plus you’ll have fun shopping with your new sports friends (and obviously look great from playing all those sports).

3. Maybe you want to travel more. 

Try planing an overnight trip. Pick a road you’ve never driven down and drive an hour or two in that direction. Stay at the first unusual local inn you find. Where ever your adventure takes you, Goodwill has the luggage and overnight supplies you’ll want with you!

4.  Maybe this is the year to focus on your diet.

Start on Goodwill’s shelves to find inspiration in a great cook book or diet book. Then spend your grocery shopping time in the produce section and drink lots of water. This combined with intense roller sports will help your physique practically sculpt itself. (Clearly you should consult a doctor before doing anything radical because I am not a health expert.) 

Whatever your goals, help support others with your donations this holiday season, and spark your own imagination at Goodwill.