Raise A Glass To These New Year's Resolutions, As Inspired By Love Island

A new year can be both daunting and exciting because it's a chance at reinvention and an attempt to inch closer to our best selves.

The Islanders on Love Island know all about new opportunities, in addition to first, second—and sometimes third, fourth and fifth—chances. So if you're not sure how to start a new decade right, allow us to share some motivating life advice gleaned from the cast of Love Island.

Stream full episodes of Love Island USA for free on CBS All Access.

While only a lucky few get a chance to meet new people on the tropical shores of Love Island, all the series' sexy singles demonstrate the importance of putting yourself out there.

You might not have a string of hotties walking through your front door in slow motion, but do like the Islanders do and say "hi" to new people when you meet them. You never know when a spark can turn into a full-on flame.

If there's anything the Islanders do well, it's show off their... ahem... best assets. But a good body, or even a reasonably okay body, requires a significant amount of work.

Pro tip: You may find you're even more motivated to exert yourself when you know you're in plain view of other cuties, so pick a gym with nice eye candy because you could walk away with more than just new ab definition.

In nearly every episode of Season 1, the Islanders find themselves in emotional turmoil as they traverse the highs and lows of love, but the ones who made it to the finale know the key to a healthy relationship—communication. 

For example, if you're not sure where you stand with a friend or significant other, don't be afraid to ask them what's on their mind. A gentle nudge can be incredibly helpful in sparking an important conversation.  

Be it an athletic bro-down or a ladies spa day, the gals and gents of Love Island provide plenty of ideas for self-care.

When life gets too stressful, make time to lounge at the pool, do yoga, play board games, bake a cake, form a human pyramid with your friends, or whatever else makes you feel totally zen.

When it comes to bettering ourselves, it can be hard to stay motivated, but developing a new skill is a great way to shake up our usual routine while also feeding the soul.

Not sure where to start?

Consider some of the skills explored in the competitions on Love Island, like learning how to two-step, joining a team sport, building furniture, or passing a banana without using your hands.

If we learned nothing else from Love Island, it’s that romance is a numbers game.

Sure, Zac and Elizabeth proved to be a perfect match from Episode 1, but the more people you meet, the more chances you have to make a real connection.

Whatever your flirting style or dating strategy, the key is to never lose hope because love is simply a coupling—or recoupling—away!

Stream full episodes of Love Island USA for free on CBS All Access.