This is the year for happy little habits.

Not long ago, I saw a woman on social media talking about her resolutions for the year. She said had an epiphany and I think it’s so genius that it needs to be shared with you: Resolutions don’t have to be serious. They don’t have to have some lofty ambitious goal. Your resolutions just have to add something positive to your life. So what resolution did she make?

To pet more cats.

That’s right. She set a goal of petting 100 cats in 2024. She has a little notebook where she sketches each one and writes their name and little notes about their encounter. How wholesome and lovely is that? In the spirit of the cat petting lady, here are some things I am also resolving to do in 2024 for no other reason than it adds a little spark of happiness to my life:

Turning up the music and dancing my ass off in my living room.

Sending more real, old fashioned, handwritten letters.

Try painting with watercolors.

Wear red lipstick just because.

Embracing joy and whimsy makes you a happier, more well rounded person and well rounded people make better bosses, business owners, parents and friends. What brings joy to your life? What makes your little heart happy? Comment below with the happy little habits you want to incorporate into the year ahead!