The guardian | 16:33 02-01-2026 | Lifestyle
We’re ringing in 2026 with simple ideas for improving your life
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Every time the new year rolls around, I start to rethink my entire existence. Instead of setting a few realistic resolutions, I head straight to Pinterest in search of grandiose ways to overhaul my life. Maybe this will be the year I learn how to ski, despite the fact that I live in Manhattan and am terrified of ski lifts.
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