A new year for many means a renewed focus on your goals and aspirations for the next 365 days. From a refresh on etiquette to bettering yourself both inside and out, here are five ways to achieve your New Year’s Resolutions in 2016.
1. Give Back to Society with Tips from Celebrity Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff
An easy way to add value to both your life and those around you in the New Year is to get involved in a project, organization or cause you really care about. Noted New York philanthropist, globe trotter and style make Jean Shafiroff spends much of her time as a volunteer leader, fundraiser and ambassador of several charitable causes. Most recently, she wrote a book on philanthropy to be published March 2016.
Jean believes that anyone can be a philanthropist finding a cause or issue that means a lot to you when you narrow down your search for the ideal personal philanthropic project. She also recommends researching a number of charities and then look for the right “people mix” that works best for you. “As a volunteer you will want to be comfortable with the others involved in the organization. You will also want to work with a charity that is well run and manages its finances properly,” she says.
Currently Jean serves as a Board Member of New York Women’s Foundation, New York City Mission Society, Couture Council (Museum of the Fashion Institute of Technology), French Heritage Society, Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services (20+ years), Southampton Animal Shelter Honorary Board, and Southampton Bath & Tennis Club’s Charitable Foundation. In addition to her board memberships, Jean chairs numerous galas and hosts events benefiting not-for-profit organizations using her remarkable ability to connect different groups with interested people and resources and details.
For more information on Jean Shafiroff: www.jeanshafiroff.com
2. Maintaining a Healthy, Balanced Diet at Philippe Chow
Make it a priority in 2016 to follow through with that healthy eating plan you attempted to establish in 2015. New York restaurant Philippe Chow, celebrating its 10th anniversary in January 2016 makes it easy with delicious options that are just as healthy as they are appetizing. In addition to its signature, hearty Chicken Satay or Peking Duck; Chef Philippe Chow’s menu boasts a host of delectable carb conscious, gluten-free options for diners looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle without sacrificing on taste. Options include the Spa Chicken Salad with steamed chicken, mixed greens and sesame/soy vinaigrette; Spinach Salad with plum & lime juice vinaigrette and Lettuce Wraps available with Chicken, Beef, Shrimp or Vegetable. Additionally, all seafood options are available with steamed options and/or a light sauce, such as its Lobster Salad and Maine Lobster. Chef Chow presents complex flavors with a modern flair, bringing freshness and vitality to traditional Chinese cuisine.
3. Reinvent your look with a Makeover by Celebrity Couture Hair Guru Angelo David and His Team at the Angelo David Salon.
4. Treat yourself to something special from Margo Manhattan
If you are looking to treat yourself to something special in 2016, why not invest in a piece of jewelry that is sure to become a treasured collectible?
Celebrate yourself with jewelry from the chic Madison Avenue designer Margo Manhattan. If you are in New York. Margo Manhattan’s jewel box is a must-visit destination. Margo Manhattan’s clientele includes Beyonce’ and Selena Gomez to name a few.
5. Start the New Year with a Refresh on Etiquette with Manners That Matter Most
In Manners That Matter Most – the Easy Guide to Etiquette at Home and in the World – published by Hatherleigh Press, researched and written by June Eding, with a special foreward by Norah Lawlor – covers topics from introductions, greetings and thank-you’s, to the etiquette of modern technology.