Resolving to be the best version of YOU in 2024 (and all the places in Corinth you can do just that)
It’s a new year, and with that comes New Year’s resolutions. Every year, people make New Year's resolutions to give up a bad habit or lose weight. However, instead of focusing on losing something, why not shift the focus to gaining something? Why not change the narrative and concentrate on how you can add to your life instead of taking away from it? This approach can make it easier to stick to your resolutions and achieve your goals, and you can easily enhance your life with a visit to beautiful Corinth, Mississippi!
Corinth is the perfect place to improve and nourish your body, mind, and soul—and with a little exploration, you’re sure to make 2024 a year where you the best version of you. Here are just a few positive resolutions you can achieve in our charming corner of the world:
1. Expand Your Horizons
If you’re looking for a healthy New Year’s resolution, there’s nothing better than learning a new skill or simply diving into an intriguing new tale. Corinth has the perfect place for you to expand your horizons with The Wanderlust Bookstore. The Wanderlust Bookstore is an excellent spot to pick up a great book, whether you’re interested in fantasy tales or practical skills-based informational tomes. They also have a plethora of local writers’ books in stock and have recently added over 800 new books to their inventory, so make sure you include this book haven in your quest to expand your mind and broaden your horizons.
2. Dive into History
If you’re interested in incorporating learning into your New Year’s resolutions, a better understanding of the past is a great way to ensure a brighter future. Learning about the past builds excellent skills such as empathy, and additionally helps you understand the cultural context of a community or region. Corinth is a historically significant community rich in history—it’s the perfect place to discover the secrets of the past. In fact, Corinth strongly believes in preserving its fine historical buildings and has even created a walking tour so that people can view these timeless buildings up close. The Sixty Sights in Sixty Minutes Historic Downtown Walking Tour is about a mile long and contains over 55 homes and buildings that are over 100 years old, many of which were built in the 1800s. Viewing such buildings still in excellent shape is a true testament to the architectural integrity of the time and is sure to inspire additional learning and perhaps even spark some new interests.
3. Boost Your Brain
An out-of-the-box, yet absolutely doable New Year’s resolution can be improving your cognitive function. Cognitive functions are critical to maintain, especially as we age. But it doesn’t take a whole lot to start—in fact, you can very simply boost your brain by getting in a daily cup of coffee! The caffeine in coffee is scientifically proven to improve memory, mood, reaction times, and mental function, and it’s easy to get. Just stop by downtown Corinth at SoCo GRIND and grab a cup! Not only is their coffee amazing, but their service is as well, making this New Year’s resolution an easy (and delicious) one to stick to!
4. Treat Yourself
Did you know that treating yourself is psychologically beneficial to your health? Indulging in a bit of retail therapy can improve your mood. When we reward ourselves with a little treat, we feel energized, cared for, and content, which increases our self-control, and self-control helps us maintain a healthy lifestyle overall. So, resolve to treat yourself this year! Sage and Willow, an adorable boutique filled with trinkets like fine stationery, luxury bath and body products, darling home décor, and so much more, creates the ideal opportunity to score yourself a little “happy.” Here, you’re sure to find an item that makes you smile and helps boost your mood. After all, self-care is NOT selfish.
5. Experience Something New
One positive New Year’s resolution you can commit to this year is trying something new. New experiences have been proven to boost your emotional well-being and make you a happier person overall. Whether you’re picking up a new hobby or visiting a new place, doing something novel is simply good for you! One great place you can experience a whole new world is the Corinth Theatre Arts! Drift into another world via one of the theatre’s upcoming productions and perhaps even enhance your worldview in the process. Exposure to performance art is even believed to increase empathy, so catching a great show is a win-win.
6. Plan a Getaway
Did you know that taking a vacation is huge for your mental health? Getting away can decrease burnout, improve your physical and mental health, and even improve your familial relationships, so plan your escape to Corinth! The Generals’ Quarters, a stunning boutique hotel built in 1872 and designed to provide a private and luxurious experience for its guests, offers an ideal home-away-from-home while you’re in Corinth. This iconic spot has an amazing restaurant on location that offers “Old Fashioned Thursdays” including tasty appetizers and delicious craft cocktails plus an available to-order menu.
Choose yourself by choosing a trip to Corinth, Mississippi, this year! To learn more about how Corinth’s attractions and activities can make your 2024 the best year yet, be sure to explore our expertly curated itineraries here.