Each new year provides a new opportunity improve your life, try new things, or even take a completely new direction. If you’re in need of inspiration, check out 30 new year’s resolution ideas to make 2024 the best year yet.
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1. Travel to 3 new places.
You’re never going to be younger than you are right now. There’s no better time than now to plan trips to places you’ve always wanted to go. From national parks to cities on other continents, there’s options for every budget!
2. Establish a morning routine.
Morning routines can radically change your life and by extension, your health and body. Establish a morning routine that you can stick to and STICK TO IT. ALL YEAR.
3. Set a career goal and create milestones to achieve them.
Some of our favorite great new year’s resolution ideas revolve around improving your career. Set a specific goal and define milestones you can achieve to help you reach it. Be as specific as possible when setting the goal and the milestones.
4. List three things you’re grateful for every day.
In the day to day rush it’s hard to remember to practice gratitude. Try making a new year’s resolution to list three things you’re grateful for every day to ground yourself even if you’re going through a difficult season.
5. Find a new hobby and begin taking classes.
Picking up a hobby can be exciting and daunting. You’re challenging yourself to be a beginner again and you will fail along the way, but through it you learn more about yourself and become that much more interesting. Find something that piques your interest and book classes, even if only for a month to try it out.
6. Read a book a month.
It’s hard to find time to read sometimes. Between work, errands, self care, and scrolling on social media, books usually get crowded out. Make it a goal this year to read one book a month, whether it be self help, fiction, poetry, or whatever strikes your fancy.
7. Journal at least 5 sentences a day.
Perhaps one of the most popular of new year’s resolution ideas: journaling. It can be incredibly helpful but it can be hard to know how to begin. We suggest starting with 5 sentences a day and focusing on how you feel or events that happened that day.
8. Work out 3x a week.
The mental and health benefits of exercise are well documented, even if you don’t have a goal to lose weight. Going for walks, yoga, Pilates, and weight lifting are all great options, just find something you enjoy and can stick with.
9. Get rid of any clothes you haven’t worn in the last year.
Clean out your closet! Donate anything still in good condition and throw away anything that’s not. It’s time to let go of things you no longer need or want to make room for things you do.
10. Meet someone new every week.
It’s easy to get stuck in a rut where every day feels monotonous. One way to break that is to meet someone new every week. Whether it’s someone at the gym, a coffee shop, or in a store, challenge yourself to strike up a conversation and meet someone! You never know where it’ll lead.
11. Limit drinking to 1x per week.
Drinking alcohol can be fun in moderation, but if you feel you HAVE to do it to have fun or feel comfortable in social settings, it may be time for a break. If you lean on alcohol more than you’d like, try limiting yourself to only once per week.
12. Start a side hustle.
Another of the classic new year’s resolution ideas: The Side Hustle. If you’ve ever dreamed of extra income, pursuing a business idea, or monetizing a hobby, this may be a good resolution to set.
13. Make 5 new friends.
Expanding your social circle can be hard, but rewarding. Set a goal to make 5 new friends in the new year and you’ll find yourself stepping outside your comfort zone in ways that might surprise you!
14. Pay off credit card debt.
Credit card debt is exhausting and it can keep you from pursuing goals and dreams that inspire you. Set a resolution to pay off credit card debt this year, giving you a clean financial slate for next year so you can pursue even more exciting resolutions!
15. Volunteer once a month.
Volunteer for a cause or organization you care about once a month, even if it’s just for an hour or two. It’s an amazing way to give back, meet people, and remind yourself of all you have to be grateful for.
16. Learn a new language.
If you’ve always wanted to pick up another language, why wait? Today there’s all sorts of programs, apps, and classes you can take to expand your linguistic horizons!
17. Set a financial goal.
Putting money towards something is showing yourself you’re serious about whatever it is you’re saving for. It could be an emergency fund, a vacation, a new wardrobe, or even a donation goal. Whatever you want to pursue, make a plan to save the money to achieve it.
18. No blue light an hour before bed.
Studies show that blue light emitted from electronic screens can disrupt our sleep cycles. Consider a new year’s resolution to eliminate blue light an hour before bed to help improve your sleep quality!
19. Cut out fast food for a month.
Challenge yourself to no fast food for a month. Force yourself to plan and cook your meals. You may be surprised at how much money you save and how much better you feel!
20. Develop a new skill.
It could be crocheting, it could be public speaking, it could be changing a tire. Try making a resolution to develop a skill and watch your confidence grow as you become more competent.
21. Clean your apartment once a week.
Cleaning is not everyone’s favorite thing, we don’t blame you. If you struggle to regularly clean your apartment or living space, a resolution to clean once a week may help you stay on track. You deserve a clean environment!
22. Master a recipe.
Practicing and refining a recipe until you get it perfect is a fun challenge and is incredibly rewarding when you achieve it. Foods from other cultures and old family both make great selection pools, just pick something you’re excited to eat a few times over the year.
23. Adopt a pet.
Sometimes there’s never a perfect time to do something, you just have to do what you can to prepare and go for it. Adopting a pet can be a lot like that. Make sure you can afford vet care, food, and have the time to care for it, and take the plunge!
24. Redecorate your apartment.
Redecorating your apartment is a challenge that could very well take the whole year! We recommend starting with a vision board on Pinterest and to save up a budget to work with. We also recommend checking out estate sales, thrift stores, and antique stores for pieces to add character to your space.
25. Discover your personal style.
This is another daunting one. We love Allison Bornstein’s Three Word Method, which you can watch more about here on her TikTok account (@allisonbornstein6). You can also use Pinterest to work through what you aspire your style to be or feel like.
26. Get a promotion at work.
Getting a promotion is a huge milestone, no matter what industry you’re in so setting this resolution is truly a big undertaking. But imagine what could happen if you succeed!
27. Consistently take vitamins and supplements.
Vitamins and supplements can do wonders for you, mentally and physically. Do some research on vitamins and supplements you think may benefit you, consult your doctor, and establish a regimen for the year.
28. Limit TV time each night.
We’re all guilty of rotting on the couch watching episodes of some show back to back to back. As nice as that is every now and then, try limiting your TV time each night and dedicate that time to reading, journaling, a side hustle, or hobby.
29. Donate a certain amount of money each month.
Charitable giving is a wonderful way to give back to your community or a cause you care about. It could be as little as $10 a month, but setting a goal to give can make a bigger difference than you anticipate in the long run.
30. Do daily affirmations.
Practicing daily affirmations can literally reshape how you see reality, so it’s one of our most highly recommended new year’s resolution ideas. Find some affirmations that resonate with you and make it a point to set aside time to meditate on them.
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