50 New Year's Resolution Ideas
I can’t believe it but it’s true – 2020 is almost here!
Are you setting any big goals this year?
If you want to make some changes but aren’t sure where to start, here’s a list of New Year’s resolution ideas.
With 50 ideas pertaining to all aspects of life, you’re sure to find some inspiration to chase your dreams and reach your goals in this New Year’s resolution list!
Leave me a comment at the end and let me know if you decide to try any of them.
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New Year’s Resolution Ideas
1. Make a self-care box
Self-care is the most important thing you can do for yourself – and those around you! A prepared DIY self-care box for anxiety can really come in handy, especially during the hectic holidays.
2. Make exercise a habit
3. Travel to one of your bucket-list destinations
4. Be more mindful
Mindfulness is an essential component of mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. There are plenty of easy ways to incorporate mindfulness into your everyday life in the new year which makes this one of the best New Year's resolution ideas.
5. Drink more water
6. Breathe better
7. Social media detox
Technology is a significant source of stress in our modern lives – especially when it comes to social media, the perfect breeding ground for insecurity. Consider doing a digital detox or setting certain times that you will stay off social media.
8. Volunteer for a cause you are passionate about
9. Wake up earlier
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10. Adopt a pet
There are so many health benefits to having a pet, including decreased blood pressure, reduced physical pain, decreased feelings of depression, and lowered cortisol levels. Consider adopting a pet from your local shelter this year– there are so many sweet animals who need homes!
11. Watch less TV
12. Floss more
13. Do more brain dumps
Dumping all the contents of your overwhelmed mind onto a piece of paper can be so cathartic. This year, do a brain dump more often to increase your productivity and reduce stress and anxiety.
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14. Quit smoking
15. No soda
16. Be more self-confident
Confidence is a skill that can be learned and improved – and some psychology experts believe that self-efficacy is the most powerful predictor of success. So, this New Year’s resolution idea involves gaining mastery experiences, developing emotional control, and other confidence-boosting strategies.
17. No cursing
18. Improve vocabulary (I signed up for the Merriam Webster word of the day and I absolutely love it!)
19. Be more resilient
Your stress levels depend heavily on your ability to adapt and thrive amidst change. Fortunately, resilience (like confidence) is a skill that can be trained and strengthened.
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20. Eat an anti-anxiety diet
The food you eat – or don’t eat – can make your anxiety worse. So, this New Year’s resolution idea involves incorporating some more anti-anxiety foods into your diet to improve your mood.
21. Do more acts of kindness
22. Organize your house
23. Keep a gratitude journal
There are so many benefits to expressing gratitude, including that it promotes lasting happiness. Try incorporating some gratitude journal prompts and activities into your daily routine this year.
24. Create a will
25. Take the stairs
26. Conquer your limiting beliefs
Your belief system is the foundation upon which all your thoughts and actions are built. If you have self-limiting beliefs, they could be holding you back from achieving what you want in life. Transforming your limiting beliefs to empowering beliefs is one of the most life-changing New Year’s resolution ideas you can implement!
27. Park far away from the entrance
28. No alcohol
29. Define success for yourself
Don’t let anyone define success for you – develop your own definition of success. This year, make it a priority to set and achieve intrinsic goals that will make you happy.
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30. Get to know yourself better
How well do you really know yourself? Being aware of your core values, strengths, and innermost desires can help you to improve your life. Here are 71 insightful questions to help you get started on this New Year's resolution idea.
31. Practice yoga
32. Spend more time in nature
33. Be more creative
Creativity ranks third on the list of the top 10 skills employers want in 2020. Being creative helps you with things like problem-solving, emotional intelligence, and social skills. So, this is one of theNew Year’s resolution ideas that has the potential to improve pretty much all aspects of your life.
34. Eat less sugar and gluten
35. Complain less
36. Improve your time management skills
If you often find yourself feeling overwhelmed, you may want to brush up on your time management skills. Here are some strategies for getting more done in less time so you can finally relax and enjoy your life!
37. Improve your communication skills
Being able to communicate effectively helps us to establish relationships, be good at our jobs, and enjoy better physical and mental health. Here’s how to communicate effectively under pressure.
38. Stick to your budget
39. Meditate more
40. Toss out your microwave
Microwaving your food not only strips the nutrients out, but it also has many negative health effects. I don’t own a microwave – I cook all my foods on the stovetop or in the oven. And I think microwaves are one of the things you should avoid for a happier and healthier life.
41. Read more books
42. Grow your own vegetables
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43. Simplify your life
Trying to juggle your job, your family, your side hustle, and your endless to-do list can be exhausting! Simplify your life to achieve more balance and peace in the new year.
44. Learn a new language
45. Get more sleep
46. Quit your job
If your soul-sucking job is making you miserable, consider this brave New Year’s resolution idea – quit your job. Work stress can be absolutely unbearable and you owe it to yourself to get out if you have any of these warning signs.
47. Start a blog
Whether you have social anxiety, you’re an introvert, you want to work from home, you love teaching people, or you have a message to spread to the world, you may want to consider starting a blog this year! You don’t need any special experience, education or connections to get started – take this quiz to see what kind of blog you should start.
48. Open a savings account
49. Write a book
50. Create a stress management plan
Of all the New Year’s resolution ideas, this one may truly be the most life-changing. In today’s modern world, we are under constant pressure to do more, better, faster. So, if you find yourself feeling stressed out and overwhelmed all the time, consider creating a stress management plan.
Over to you ... which New Year's resolution idea will you try? Leave a comment!
