New Year’s resolution ideas: 25 fun and practical goals to reach for in 2025
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Can’t decide on a New Year’s resolution for 2025? We’ve got ideas!
Whether you want to stay out of debt, quit buying clothes for a whole year or finally get that tattoo you always wanted, our expert guides can help make your goals a reality.
Scroll through our list to find the perfect New Year’s resolution — then click on the link to get clear, practical advice on how to achieve your objective.
This year, I want to ...
... Try something fun
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Get my first tattoo
Sew my own clothes
Host more dinner parties
... Challenge myself
Quit buying clothes and unnecessary purchases for a whole year
Invest in home appliances that save money and energy
Break free from a codependent relationship
Improve the quality of my sleep
Find an exercise routine I’ll actually stick with
Boost my memory skills
... Change my perspective
Stop feeling guilty about things I’ve said or done
Learn how to resolve conflict with my partner
Become a “morning person”
... Get my life organized
Finally learn how to create a budget
Save money for emergencies and big things I want to buy
Minimize clutter and mess in my house
Organize my home
Make better to-do lists
Have a freezer full of meal-prepped dinners
... Work on my self-control
Stay out of debt
Stop spending money when I’m stressed
Have a healthier relationship with caffeine
Stop being a people pleaser
Use healthy coping mechanisms to pull myself out a funk
Get better at recovering from a bad night of sleep
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