101 New Year Resolutions
Although the last few years have been quite challenging, it is human nature to want to keep persevering, and this mentality is seen with New Year’s resolutions. Even though the pandemic and other significant events have impacted day-to-day life, many of us continue to look to new year with optimism.
Once the festive season has concluded, and we have all undoubtedly overindulged, it will be time to consider committing to a few New Year’s resolutions. Of course, there are always the tried and tested resolutions surrounding weight loss and quitting smoking, but it’s time to make a few resolutions that go beneath the surface. After all, most of us want to make the next 365 days better than the last.
According to data trends, more and more people want to improve their lives far beyond the typical New Year’s resolutions. Since you can choose to resolve and make a change to any part of your life, why not strive to do so? We know it can be difficult to determine what resolutions you should commit to going into the New year, but we guarantee having resolutions will be worth it.
That’s why we have found 101 New Year’s resolutions to help you get started. Armed with these, you should be able to add a few of the ones we mention to your resolution list or adapt a few of them to suit the best version of yourself. If you’re eager to make a change, continue reading for some resolution inspiration.
- Quit the processed foods and eat healthier complex carbs and plant-based meals.
- Curtail big purchases and instead build a better budget based on your needs.
- Commit to less screen time and pick up a good book for that cozy Sunday afternoon reading session.
- Learn a new skill, like cooking, carpentry, or even something outrageous like the Moonwalk.
- Find your passport and take the first flight with availability to a town, city, or country you’ve never visited.
- Take risks that you would normally not have taken. A risk untaken is a potential opportunity lost.
- Broaden your friend circle with a few new people that make life fun.
- Give up old habits that are destructive and instead dedicate your time to reinventing yourself.
- Take up memory-making practices and commit to a healthy side hustle that will help you obtain your dreams and goals.
- Commit to more exercise classes to get that body you lost back in action. After all, a healthy heart leads to a healthy life.
- What are your origins? Dig into your family’s past and see what you can uncover; you might be surprised by what you learn about yourself.
- Dedicate time to teaching yourself how to become a daily planner as it is likely to increase your productivity.
- Change your outlook on how you treat people, both those you know and those you don’t.
- Take on problems that arise head-on even if they frighten or unnerve you.
- Volunteer at an organization and help those who cannot help themselves.
- Endeavor to ditch social media, pick up a pen, and start writing letters to a pen pal; you would be surprised by how rewarding this activity can be.
- Make taking pictures or video memories once a day every day a habit.
- Not happy at your current job? Change that, find a new place to work, and do something you love.
- Buy new fruits and vegetables for your daily meals every shopping trip to stick to your health goals.
- Spend less time watching reality television. Instead watch an enlightening documentary.
- Face a fear you feel is holding you back in life.
- Determine what to do with all the pennies in your pocket. Start a road trip fund or a charity donation fund.
- Take an online course to learn something new.
- Keep in contact with family more and stay abreast of what is happening with their lives.
- Commit to planning out your daily tasks and completing them.
- Budgeting is key to all success. Set an amount you wish to save and keep track of if you are likely to achieve your target amount. This will ensure you hold yourself accountable.
- Commit to taking more frequent breaks while working to increase blood flow and concentration.
- Commit to creating new events in your daily life every week. Change it up a bit to keep life less monotonous.
- Work towards discovering if you have any hidden talents that could be lucrative.
- Learn to cook a new cultural food type every week.
- Stay focused and aim for that work promotion by ensuring your employer realizes why you’re the perfect fit for the role you’re interested in.
- Pay attention to your partner more romantically and physically.
- Commit to decorating your home with plants and flowers to keep your space healthier and happier.
- Commit to something new and scary as the rewards could outweigh the risks.
- Reaffirm your spiritual beliefs and seek out answers to your religious questions.
- Go to a fun karaoke bar once a week but instead of drinking, have a fun, alcohol-free night with friends.
- Commit to focusing on completing one task at a time to maximize your effectiveness.
- Forgive those who have wronged you in some way.
- Don’t hit snooze for five more minutes. Instead, wake up with your alarm and be more committed to the day ahead.
- Redecorate your home and make it a place you want to be during your free time.
- Improve your self-care practices by using new and different ethically sourced and organic products.
- Wake up with a smile and positive attitude every day and remind yourself to always remember that today is tomorrow’s past.
- Commit to not stunting your daydreams as new ideas might come to light that you likely don’t want to miss out on.
- Change up your wardrobe, learn how to dress for each occasion.
- Learn a self-defense style that suits your personality.
- Bring out your inner child more often.
- Don’t convince yourself to start an unhealthy diet. Instead, commit to eating healthier foods.
- Set goals that you will be able to keep.
- Just do what needs to be done, and don’t say you will get to it later.
- Find a new place to live and set out to meet your neighbors and enjoy your new surroundings.
- Improve the way you speak to others by practicing kindness and endeavoring to be more friendly
- Instead of being lazy and watching midday movies, be active and go for more walks.
- Try to reconnect with old friends that you have lost contact with and spend time with them on a regular basis.
- Finally, go to the doctor for that scary check-up.
- Participate in an action-packed sporting activity to get that blood pumping.
- Learn how to control your emotional state more, but don’t stunt your emotions.
- Renew your entire playlist with new music every month to continuously get new perspectives on life.
- Commit to treating yourself to regular days at the spa to destress and unwind.
- Leave your past in the past and keep reminding yourself to focus on the present and the future.
- Learn a new language to make your next trip that much smoother.
- Try to earn extra money every month for a year-end vacation.
- Remember to always embrace changes in your life, even if they are distressing.
- Motivate yourself to always succeed by having a can-do attitude.
- Start a successful business that you can call your own.
- Finally, seriously consider saying yes to your partner for future family plans.
- Be more of an extrovert in your daily life.
- Be more eco-friendly. Trust us, the environment will thank you, and so will your health.
- Endeavor to live life freely and the way you want to by not allowing others to control your thoughts, actions, or emotions.
- Adopt a pet that needs your help.
- Have more confidence in who you are at all times.
- Work on creating a more balanced work and rest relationship to improve your lifestyle.
- Commit to having more structure in your life by doing routine tasks.
- Manage your time better by not letting anything or anyone waste it.
- Frequently leave your partner sticky (love) notes all over your to show your love and appreciation for all they do for you.
- Set and stick to cleaning schedules for different parts of your home for each day of the week.
- Start a small herb and spice garden as maintaining it can be incredibly therapeutic.
- Improve an existing skill.
- Commit to listening to yourself and reflecting on your inner thoughts.
- Work on making your house a home.
- Make an effort to commit to paying your student or home loans.
- Seek counseling for any issues you may have and are struggling with.
- Spend more time with your friends by participating in fun activities.
- Try new restaurants and new meal choices.
- Cut toxic people out of your life so that you can be happier.
- Spend family time away from home doing things you wouldn’t usually do.
- Spice up your sex life frequently and make your partner happy by paying attention to what they want and like.
- Live more minimalistic by ridding yourself and your home of non-essential things that just use space and waste time.
- Take a chance on something new every day, no matter how silly or small.
- Try to complete a few dart-throw traveling adventures. Throw a dart at a map of the world and go to where it hits.
- Commit to performing acts of kindness while expecting no compensation in return.
- Find someone to mentor and teach them a skill to help them better their life.
- Commit to social media being off-limits once a week.
- Eat or drink items with less sugar content.
- Be more open-minded in everything you do.
- Revisit a past hobby and rekindle the passion you once felt for it.
- Be more grateful for the little things you normally take for granted in your life.
- Commit to leaving your phone in another room when you go to bed to ensure you rest better. Get an analog alarm instead.
- Teach yourself how to communicate better with other people.
- Don’t limit what you are allowed to do, be more spontaneous.
- Get involved in a community NPO or charity event.
- Be resolved to follow your resolutions through no matter what.
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