35+ New Years Resolution Ideas

New Year’s Resolutions are a divisive subject. People seem to either love them or hate them. If you’ve never tried one before, this year is a great time to give one a go. If nothing else, they get your creativity flowing and can shine a light on some uncomfortable truths about yourself, leading to some good self reflection.

Personally I loved making resolutions. They’re a nice way to shake things up and get started on some things I’ve been procrastinating about. If you want to try one but are stuck on what exactly it should be, then look no further.

New Year’s Resolutions to try out this year

This list on what to try for a New Year’s Resolution will get your brain kick started. Pick one from the list below or tweak one a bit to match your situation.

1. Read one book a month
2. Save 5% of each paycheck
3. Learn a new language
4. Get that new promotion
5. Lose 20 lbs- Look here for tips on how to avoid beginner burnout at the gym
6. Go on 1 date night every month
7. Do one family activity a week
8. Spend less on clothes
9. Eat out less
10. Send a hand written letter to a family member every month
11. Join a club
12. Clean out home/ declutter
13. Renovate something
14. Build something new by hand- Here’s a link to a DIY Pallet Towel Rack that is super easy to make
15. Make more money
16. Volunteer at your kid’s school once a month
17. Start a business
18. Reduce screen time
19. Find a new hobby
20. Start a debt payoff program
21. Write a book
22. Workout at least 4 days a week
23. Start a journal
24. Hang out with friends at least once a month
25. Start a retirement account
26. Stop biting your nails
27. Learn how to do a handstand
28. Make a monthly budget
29. Eat dinners as a family around the table
30. Grow a garden
31. Recycle every week
32. Do 25 pushups  and sit ups every night
33. Paint a mural
34. Volunteer monthly at an animal shelter
35. Pick up litter in your neighborhood weekly
36. Clean one room a month
37. Organize your file cabinet- check out this post for a printable checklist on important documents you need to have handy
38. Take a picture of yourself or your family once a week
39. Save $1000 – I have a good post here to get you started.
40. Donate 3 items a month