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If your 2020 resolutions got canceled along with the rest of the year, we are right there with you.Ìý

But we here we are, in January 2021, the usual time for setting self-improvement goals. If you don't have space to make any resolutions this year, we get that. Or maybe you are setting a few goals but they look different — simpler, gentler and more focused, perhaps.

Either way, we hope these ideas will help you enjoy your home and your city in the year to come.Ìý

Resolution: Take more walks

OK, you probably walked a lot in 2020. But this is the gentler, 2021 version of exercising more. Plus, you get fresh air and a chance to wave at your neighbors.Ìý

If you go walking in your neighborhood, check out our to look for in the spring.Ìý

For a walk in a new location, pick a point on , more than 130 miles of paved pathway that winds throughout the metropolitan area. This is also a great, car-free place to bike.Ìý

, a weekly walk/run that people gathered for Mondays downtown before the pandemic, has gone virtual. Take a photo of yourself walking with your people and share it with other walkers. Directions on how to do that are posted on the . Meet Me At Maynards has also mapped out two mural walks in the downtown area. to see several dozen of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s colorful murals.Ìý

You might also consider getting out of town and taking a hike. Here the whole family can do together.ÌýÌý

The Humane Society of Southern ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ is also accepting volunteers to walk dogs, so you can get your exercise, spend some time outside with a pup AND help a good cause. Win. Win Win. Dog walkers help keep shelter dogs socialized and exercised. Potential volunteers must fill out an application and then go through an online orientation and training, plus an in-person, one-on-one mentoring session with an experienced dog walker, says Hannah Carl, the Humane Society's public relations coordinator. To apply, visit Ìý

Resolution: Declutter

You have spent a lot of time at home in the last year. And chances are, your space reflects that.Ìý

We just updated a to take your old books, clothing and furniture, plus how to properly dispose of electronics, vehicle fluids and more.

Also, if you have a live Christmas tree that still needs to go,Ìýremove all of the decorations, including the stand, and haul it to one of the City of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s "TreeCycle" collection spots through Sunday, Jan. 17. You can find those locations atÌý.

ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ professional organizer Jennifer Phelps also has some tips for tackling your stuff, taking you through both the mindset for a closet purge plus actual steps you can take today — ie: get rid of 10 things from your closet today. You can find additional tips atÌý.Ìý

Resolution: Learn something newÌý

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Thanks to the wonders of the internet, many ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ organizations now offer classes online, so you can learn a new skill or hobby from the safety of your home.Ìý

The has compiled a gigantic list of online classes and experiences offered by ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ creatives. Drop in for an Ìýor take an .Ìý

Maybe 2021 is the year you get more comfortable in the kitchen. Flying Aprons ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ offers cooking classes taught by Southern ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s culinary experts. You can take one of these classes via Zoom. Upcoming classes include explorations of Italian and Asian cuisine, gluten-free baking and more. Classes cost $40 per screen. Visit .

Aspiring gardeners can sign up for free, virtual talks from the . Upcoming talks cover everything from caring for roses to properly watering your plants. Go for a January schedule.Ìý

Resolution: Buy local

Now, more than ever, local businesses need our support. Whether your family has adopted Takeout Tuesday in the last year or you're looking to refresh your work-from-home wardrobe, there are lots of opportunities to spend locally.ÌýÌý

If you need some restaurant inspiration, our food reporter Andi Berlin is constantly writing about new places to grab a bite. You can find her stories at Ìýor by signing up for her weekly newsletter .Ìý

Park ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ has designated free parking zones downtown, on Fourth Avenue, Main Gate Square and in the Mercado District. These zones allow you to park for free, under 15 minutes, in order to pick up takeout. Visit for maps of where you can park.Ìý

To find other ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ businesses beyond restaurants, visit Local First ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s directory of small businesses atÌýÌýand peruse our .

Resolution: Explore ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥Ìý

Even though we'd all love to list "travel more" as a resolution, this year, that is just not likely. So, instead, explore ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.Ìý

Obviously, this will look different throughout the year, depending on the spread of COVID-19 in our community. Right now, for example, the best exploring is done virtually or by car. But still, there are adventures to be had!

For an at-home adventure, select a book from one of our . Sure, it's January, but all of these books have ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ connections, and many are set in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ or ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, allowing your mind to wander while you remain comfortably on your couch. A few books from the lists that are set in or near ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ include: "Light Changes Everything" by Nancy Turner, "The Road to Mount Lemmon: A Father, a Family and the Making of Summerhaven" by Mary Ellen Barnes, "The Bean Trees" by Barbara Kingsolver and "The Wood Wife" by Terri Windling.Ìý

If you need your travels to get you out of the house, catch a movie at the or watch the . Take a drive through in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Mountain Park to marvel at craggy hills and a saguaro-studded landscape or head up for some sweeping views of the city and fresh mountain air.Ìý

#ThisIsÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s Jen Bond and organizes events into open-air, virtual and drive-in categories.Ìý

Local outdoor attractions such as the , the and Ìýare all openÌýand require advanced registration and have a limited capacity.Ìý

Also, your exploring doesn't have to be grand. Find a Ìýand pack a picnic. At , for example, spend some time beside the water. Or if you're in Marana, check out , which has had spectacular wildflower displays the last two springs.Ìý