As December draws closer, there may be a rush to do something new or complete new side-quests before the year ends. However, if you are looking to finish up a practical checklist by the end of the month, this article lists 10 practical things you can do as a Nigerian.
- Begin Your Savings Plan for December
If you have not begun your savings plan or your financial budgeting for the December festivities, now is a great time to start. October gives you at least two months before the Christmas holidays to save up for your festivities or budget the savings you have accumulated for the entire year.
- Pick Up Your PVC
As the Nigerian elections draw closer, it is important to have all the necessary materials required for voting. On the 9th of October, the collection of PVCs will begin, and a major part of your checklist for this month should be collecting yours.
- Begin Your Journey to a Healthy Future
This is one of the most practical and yet impactful ways you can impact your life in October. Joining a running club, eating healthy, or starting your time at the gym are easy yet beneficial activities to add to your October checklist.
- Plan A Family Dinner
Before the heat of the festivities and the holidays, you can plan a get-together with your loved ones to ensure you are up to speed on what’s happening in their lives, and they are up to date on yours as well.
- Plan A Cleaning Day
One of the most important things to add to your monthly checklist is a day to clean your environment. This affords you the chance to clean up spaces in your home or outside of it that are usually neglected in your day-to-day activities. It also helps you clear out things no longer needed in the home that may be taking up space. This checklist will help you clean up your space and give you much-needed clarity.
- Take a Weekend Trip
A solo trip or a trip with friends to a different country, such as the Republic of Benin, would be easy. All you need is your international passport and a yellow fever card, and this short two- or three-day trip gives you the chance to add a new country to your passport and explore a new place.
- Begin Christmas Shopping
If you plan to celebrate the Christmas holidays, October is the perfect time to start shopping for what you need. As the holidays approach, prices begin to rise. To combat that, it is important to shop for your holiday gifts earlier than everyone else. Including this in your checklist for October saves you stress and anxiety of having to do it in another month.
- Pick Up A New Hobby
Picking up a new hobby towards the end of the year, in October, gives you ample chance to become good at it, or at least surpass the beginner level, and start the new year with a new skill. Hobbies like pottery, crocheting, painting, or bead making are calming, relatively affordable, and can become a secondary source of income in the new year.
- Binge A New Series
A fun and practical thing to add to your checklist this month, and carry into other months, is to start a long series and finish it by the end of the month. This is a chance to get excited about the show and remove something from your “To-be-watched list.” It is practical, fun and easy to make a part of your day.
- Pick Up a New Developmental Course
Social media is full of new courses or suggestions of developmental courses you can take. Choosing to take a course that either introduces you to a new skill or enhances your existing skills is a resourceful use of your time and a practical, valuable way to spend your October.
