There is never a bad time to make a resolution, but January 2nd – dubbed “Self-Betterment Day” – is the most popular. It gives you a full day of recovery (on January 1st) from New Year’s Eve shenanigans so that you can approach your yearly plan with a clear and healthy mind.
The most common New Year’s resolutions are to exercise more, eat healthy, be less of a jerk, and do better at life. If that sounds like you, your first resolution should be to make better resolutions!
If you make resolutions that are realistic, measurable, goal-oriented, and achievable, you’ll have better luck. It’s not about shooting for the moon and landing among the stars, it’s about building upon consistent success in a sustainable way so that you’re not starting from scratch again next year.
2021 is a big year for the World: why not make it a big year for you, too?
We scoured the internet for the best New Year Resolutions, gathered them into themes, and listed them below for your brainstorming pleasure.
#1 Read a Book
One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to read a book (just one book) throughout the year. Yet many never make it. If that sounds like you, fear not: you’ve got company.
This is the year! In fact, why not read a book about another topic on your resolution list and catch two birds with one net?
#2+ New Year Resolution Ideas
We’ll bite our tongue in terms of providing any more “tips”- who are we to talk? Use this list of the best and most common
- Read a book
- Write a book
- Lose weight
- Eat healthfully
- Exercise more
- Spend more time outdoors in nature
- Travel more
- Learn a language
- New Hobby
- Learn a new strategy game
- Do a 30 Day Challenge
- Meditate
- Do Yoga
- Increase Flexibility
- Start a Business
- Save money and Start Budgeting
- Learn Personal Finance
- Religious Devotion
- Learn about other/all religions
- Community Service
- Overcome fears
- Show Appreciation
- Reduce toxic products/waste
- Avoid toxic people/waste
- Understand your Carbon Footprint
- Start Meal planning
- Organize Everything
- Declutter
- Improve Concentration & Mental Skills
- Improve Sleep Habits
- Watch less TV
- Use your phone less
- Live with purpose and meaning
- Find Significant Other
- Improve Sex Life & Intimacy
- Dress with Style & Fashion
- Quit Drinking (or drink in moderation)
- Volunteer
- Give to charity
- Let go of the past
- Adopt a pet
- Learn to cook
- Go to the doctor/dentist
- Stop being late all the time
- Remember important names & dates
- DIY Projects
- Art Projects
- Express Creativity
- Take the stairs
- Grow plants
- Lower stress
- Drink more water
- Listen to audiobooks
- Lift weights
- Assign yourself daily/weekly/monthly chores
- Invest in workout gear / wardrobe
- Play music more often
- Make your bed every morning
- Stay up to date with Current Events & News
- Learn an instrument
- Learn to code
- Stop procrastinating
- Stop using bad language
- Learn how to dance
- Take an online class or course
