January 12 – Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions Day

Stick to Your Resolutions Day is Today!

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HOW TO STICK TO YOUR RESOLUTIONS WITH THESE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION IDEAS

•  Take the course, “How to Make and Keep Goals and New Year’s Resolutions.”
•  Download the Habit Tracker app.
•  Watch the video, “Epictetus – How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions.”
•  Purchase a book on New Year’s resolutions.
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Sticking to resolutions day might seem like a drag, but it doesn’t have to be! Instead of harping on the fact that you “have” to make positive changes in your life, turn it into a game and make a plan of attack.

Give yourself plenty of breaks and rewards; for instance, if you reach the end of the month with no slip-ups in your resolution-keeping plan, give yourself a treat like an extra hour on the weekend doing something fun. And when things get tough (because let’s face it – old habits die hard!) don’t be afraid to ask for help from friends or family.

If all else fails, take some time off from your resolutions and recoup: sometimes starting over with renewed energy can take you even farther than trying to tough it out. It’s not easy, but hey – with the right attitude nothing is impossible!

A BRIEF HISTORY OF MAKING NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS 

Making New Year’s Resolutions is a beloved tradition practiced all around the world. This tradition was first documented in Ancient Babylon, with promises to their gods helping to bring joy and prosperity in the coming year. In Medieval Europe, knights would take an annual vow on New Year’s Day to maintain their code of chivalry throughout the upcoming year – ensuring they stayed true to form as guardians of justice and goodness. Fast-forwarding to modern day times, making resolutions has become something almost everyone looks forward to every December 31st!  Try these New Year’s resolution ideas:

100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION DAY

1. Set SMART Goals: Create Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals for the year ahead to ensure your resolutions are clear and attainable.
2. Create a Vision Board: Gather magazines, photos, and other materials to make a vision board that visually represents your goals and aspirations.
3. Write a Personal Mission Statement: Craft a statement that outlines your values, goals, and purpose for the year ahead.
4. Organize a Goal-Setting Workshop: Host or attend a workshop focused on setting and achieving personal goals.
5. Join a Support Group: Find or create a support group where members share and encourage each other’s resolutions.
6. Digital Detox: Commit to a period of time without digital devices to focus on mindfulness and personal growth.
7. Fitness Challenge: Start a fitness challenge such as running a certain number of miles, completing a workout series, or achieving a personal best in a physical activity.
8. Financial Planning Session: Create or revise your budget and financial goals for the year with the help of financial planning tools or a professional advisor.
9. Meal Prep for Success: Plan and prepare healthy meals for the upcoming weeks to support dietary resolutions.
10. Learn a New Skill: Sign up for a class or online course to learn something new, whether it’s a language, craft, or professional skill.
11. Declutter Your Space: Tackle a decluttering project in your home to create a more organized and stress-free environment.
12. Read Inspirational Books: Choose books that motivate and inspire you to achieve your goals and set a reading schedule.
13. Meditation and Mindfulness Practice: Incorporate daily meditation or mindfulness exercises to enhance focus and reduce stress.
14. Volunteer: Find a local organization or cause you’re passionate about and commit to regular volunteer work.
15. Start a Journal: Begin journaling to track your progress, reflect on your journey, and stay motivated throughout the year.
16. Create a Habit Tracker: Design a habit tracker to monitor daily habits and ensure you stay on track with your resolutions.
17. Plan a Health Check-Up: Schedule a comprehensive health check-up to assess your physical well-being and set health-related goals.
18. Organize a Charity Event: Plan or participate in an event that supports a charitable cause, aligning with any philanthropic resolutions.
19. Explore New Hobbies: Try out new hobbies or revisit old ones that bring you joy and fulfillment.
20. Attend a Personal Development Seminar: Look for seminars or webinars that focus on personal growth and goal achievement.
21. Plan a Yearly Calendar: Outline key milestones and deadlines for your resolutions on a calendar to keep yourself accountable.
22. Create a Gratitude List: Start a daily or weekly gratitude practice to maintain a positive outlook and stay motivated.
23. Find a Mentor: Seek out a mentor who can provide guidance, support, and encouragement for your personal and professional goals.
24. Set Up a Reward System: Establish rewards for achieving milestones in your resolutions to keep yourself motivated.
25. Participate in a Wellness Retreat: Book a wellness retreat to reset, recharge, and gain clarity on your goals for the year.
26. Resolution Bingo: Create bingo cards with common resolutions and mark off each one as you discuss or achieve it.
27. Goal Pictionary: Draw your resolutions and have others guess what they are to spark creativity and discussion.
28. Charades: Act out different resolutions without speaking and have others guess the resolution.
29. Trivia Quiz: Develop trivia questions about common New Year’s resolutions and their success rates.
30. Resolution Scavenger Hunt: Organize a scavenger hunt where each clue leads to an item representing a resolution.
31. Resolution Jeopardy: Create a Jeopardy-style game with categories based on different aspects of goal-setting and resolutions.
32. Memory Match: Use cards with resolution-related words or images and play a matching memory game.
33. Board Game Night: Choose a board game that involves strategy and planning, such as Risk or Settlers of Catan, to mirror the goal-setting process.
34. Resolution Relay Race: Have teams race to complete tasks that represent achieving various resolutions.
35. Two Truths and a Lie: Share two true resolutions and one false one, and have others guess which is the lie.
36. Goal Setting Role Play: Role-play scenarios where participants help each other achieve their resolutions.
37. Word Search: Create a word search puzzle with resolution-related terms.
38. Escape Room Challenge: Set up an escape room with clues and puzzles centered around achieving resolutions.
39. 20 Questions: Play a game where participants guess each other’s resolutions by asking up to 20 yes-or-no questions.
40. Resolution Roulette: Spin a wheel with different resolutions and challenge participants to commit to one for the upcoming week.
41. Bucket List Race: Write down resolutions or bucket list items and race to see who can complete the most in a set time.
42. Resolution Storytelling: Each participant adds a sentence to a story about achieving a common resolution, creating a collaborative narrative.
43. Scrabble with Resolutions: Play Scrabble, but earn extra points for words related to resolutions and goal-setting.
44. Murder Mystery Dinner: Host a murder mystery dinner with characters and clues revolving around New Year’s resolutions.
45. Resolution Debate: Have a friendly debate where participants defend or oppose various common resolutions.
46. Hot Potato Goals: Pass around an item while music plays and when the music stops, the person holding it shares one of their resolutions.
47. Resolution Mad Libs: Create Mad Libs stories with blanks related to resolutions and fill them in for a fun twist.
48. Resolution Icebreaker: Use icebreaker questions focused on past resolutions and future goals.
49. Name That Tune: Play songs related to resolutions and have participants guess the song and its connection to goals.
50. Goal Achievement Race: Set up a series of mini-games or tasks that represent achieving different resolutions, and see who can complete them all first.
51. Vision Board: Create a vision board with images and words representing your resolutions and goals for the upcoming year.
52. Resolution Jar: Decorate a jar and fill it with slips of paper containing your resolutions. Pull out a resolution each day to focus on.
53. Motivational Quote Frame: Design a frame with an inspirational quote related to your resolutions to display in your home or workspace.
54. Goal Tracker Chart: Make a colorful chart or poster to track your progress on each resolution throughout the year.
55. Inspiration Collage Notebook: Personalize a notebook with collages of inspiring images and quotes to keep you motivated throughout the year.
56. Dream Catcher: Craft a dream catcher with feathers and beads, adding small notes with your resolutions to hang from it.
57. Resolution Rocks: Paint rocks with inspiring words or phrases related to your resolutions and place them in your garden or around your home.
58. Positive Affirmation Banner: Create a fabric banner with positive affirmations and resolutions to hang in your living space.
59. Goal Setting Journal: Decorate a journal and use it to write down your resolutions, progress, and reflections throughout the year.
60. Wish Tree: Create a small tree using branches and decorate it with paper leaves containing your resolutions and wishes for the year.
61. Resolutions Wall Art: Design and paint a canvas with colorful patterns and symbols representing your resolutions.
62. Motivational Postcards: Design and print postcards with motivational quotes and resolutions to send to friends and family.
63. DIY Visionary Planner: Make your own planner or calendar with sections for goal-setting, progress tracking, and reflection.
64. Personalized Goal Mug: Decorate a plain mug with permanent markers or paint pens, writing your resolutions and motivational phrases on it.
65. Resolution Dream Board: Use fabric or corkboard to create a tactile dream board with fabrics, ribbons, and pins to represent your resolutions.
66. Inspirational Wall Decals: Design and cut out vinyl decals with inspiring words and phrases to decorate your walls.
67. Goal Jar: Decorate a jar and fill it with small notes detailing specific actions or milestones related to your resolutions.
68. Resolutions Mobile: Create a mobile with paper or fabric shapes representing your resolutions to hang in your room.
69. DIY Affirmation Cards: Design and make your own affirmation cards with empowering messages and resolutions.
70. Motivational Banner: Craft a fabric banner with bold letters spelling out your resolutions or motivational phrases.
71. Resolution Bookmark: Design and laminate bookmarks with your resolutions and favorite quotes to keep you inspired while reading.
72. Visionary Photo Album: Create a photo album filled with pictures representing your resolutions and goals for the year.
73. Inspiration Corkboard: Decorate a corkboard with photos, quotes, and notes to remind you of your resolutions daily.
74. Resolution Bracelets: Make beaded bracelets with each bead representing a different resolution or goal.
75. Personalized Growth Chart: Design and paint a growth chart for your wall, marking milestones and achievements related to your resolutions.
76. Healthy Smoothie Bar: Create a DIY smoothie bar with various fruits, vegetables, and protein options for a nutritious start to the day.
77. Quinoa Salad Bowls: Prepare colorful quinoa salad bowls with a variety of vegetables, beans, and lean proteins for a satisfying and healthy meal.
78. Veggie Wrap Platter: Make a platter of veggie wraps with whole grain tortillas filled with fresh vegetables, hummus, and avocado for a light and wholesome lunch option.
79. Protein-Packed Snack Platter: Arrange a platter with an assortment of protein-rich snacks such as nuts, seeds, cheese, and sliced turkey for a satisfying and energizing snack.
80. Homemade Granola Bars: Bake homemade granola bars with oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits for a nutritious and convenient grab-and-go snack option.
81. Vegetable Stir-Fry: Cook up a colorful vegetable stir-fry with a variety of veggies and tofu or chicken, seasoned with flavorful herbs and spices.
82. Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers: Stuff bell peppers with cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, and salsa for a flavorful and healthy dinner option.
83. Baked Sweet Potato Fries: Make crispy baked sweet potato fries seasoned with herbs and spices for a delicious and nutritious side dish.
84. Greek Yogurt Parfaits: Layer Greek yogurt with fresh berries, granola, and honey for a protein-packed and satisfying breakfast or dessert option.
85. Grilled Veggie Skewers: Grill skewers of colorful vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes for a flavorful and healthy side dish.
86. Avocado Toast Bar: Set up an avocado toast bar with various toppings such as sliced tomatoes, eggs, smoked salmon, and microgreens for a customizable and nutritious meal.
87. Whole Grain Pasta Salad: Toss whole grain pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta cheese, and a homemade vinaigrette for a light and refreshing pasta salad.
88. Fruit Salad Platter: Prepare a colorful fruit salad platter with a variety of fresh fruits such as berries, melons, citrus fruits, and kiwi for a refreshing and vitamin-packed dessert option.
89. Chia Seed Pudding: Make chia seed pudding with almond milk and top with fresh fruit, nuts, and seeds for a nutritious and satisfying breakfast or snack.
90. Vegetable Soup: Cook up a hearty vegetable soup with a variety of seasonal vegetables, beans, and whole grains for a comforting and nutritious meal.
91. Salmon and Asparagus Foil Packets: Prepare individual foil packets with salmon fillets, asparagus, and lemon slices seasoned with herbs and spices for a flavorful and healthy dinner option.
92. Quinoa Sushi Rolls: Roll up quinoa sushi rolls with nori seaweed, avocado, cucumber, and cooked shrimp or tofu for a creative and nutritious twist on sushi.
93. Mediterranean Salad: Toss together a Mediterranean salad with mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta cheese, and a homemade lemon vinaigrette for a light and refreshing meal.
94. Vegetarian Chili: Cook up a hearty vegetarian chili with beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and spices for a flavorful and satisfying meal option.
95. Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms: Fill portobello mushroom caps with a mixture of quinoa, spinach, feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes for a delicious and nutritious vegetarian entree.
96. Whole Grain Breakfast Bowl: Prepare a breakfast bowl with cooked whole grains such as oats or farro topped with Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, nuts, and a drizzle of honey for a filling and nutritious breakfast option.
97. Roasted Vegetable Medley: Roast a variety of seasonal vegetables such as carrots, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower tossed with olive oil and herbs for a flavorful and nutritious side dish.
98. Egg White Omelette: Make a fluffy egg white omelette filled with sautéed vegetables such as spinach, mushrooms, and bell peppers for a protein-packed and low-calorie breakfast option.
99. Whole Wheat Pizza: Bake homemade whole wheat pizza with marinara sauce, part-skim mozzarella cheese, and plenty of vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, and spinach for a healthier take on a classic favorite.
100. Brown Rice Buddha Bowl: Assemble a brown rice Buddha bowl with cooked brown rice, roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, avocado, and a drizzle of tahini sauce for a nutritious and satisfying meal option.

Do you have any ideas about how to celebrate New Year’s Resolution Day?  Please share them!