The Ultimate Guide to Simple New Year's Resolutions

The two main enemies of reaching a New Year’s resolution are vague goals and not having a plan to achieve them. This ambition-impeding pair of challenges go hand in hand, so steering clear of these pitfalls will greatly increase your chances of success. “Being healthier” is a fine goal for next year, but it doesn’t narrow down your actual objectives— for example, reflect on whether the focus is on weight loss, healthy foods, or regular exercise.

Specify your resolution as much as possible which allows you to break the resolution down into mini-goals with individual benchmarks and milestones. This way, you can monitor your progress and stay motivated beyond just the first few weeks of the year and incorporate the small changes into your daily routine.

Most New Year resolution ideas need to be more specific to function as a truly useful goal. Customizing generic resolutions to fit your lifestyle is an excellent way to boost your chances of meeting the goal. One top tip is to make meaningful resolutions that align with your own values and personality. For example, if you want to learn a musical instrument, but struggle with self-motivation, try booking lessons with a private teacher for some additional accountability.

Lack of time is a common reason behind falling short of New Year goals, but you don’t have to let busyness get between you and your resolution! The best way is to break down the goal into smaller time chunks that fit into your jam-packed schedule. Studies have shown that people with the goal of volunteering more often successfully stuck with their goal when committing just 4 hours a week rather than 200 hours per year.

For the movers and shakers out there with fully booked schedules, try to build in time for your goals each week. Just 30 minutes of daily practice of a new skill or physical activity is a huge accomplishment that quickly racks up throughout the year.

For people wanting to improve their physical health during the upcoming year, for example, keep tabs on your progress by periodic weigh-ins, fitness tests, or other milestones. Adapt the goal to be more relevant to what you’re after. Don’t expect miracles to happen overnight or you may lose motivation before you start to see results. For example, research appropriate diet plans or exercise routines that match your starting point and provide useful structure. Feel free to reach out to a personal trainer for expert advice on resolutions based on physical health!

Leveraging tech tools and helpful apps can bridge the gap between simply having your New Year resolution idea and actually forming new healthy habits. Some people make the pledge to use less technology and social media in the new year, but the recommended tools below can facilitate reaching your goals:

• Phone lock screen reminder
• Fitness smartwatch
• Exercise tracker app
• Google Calendar
• Note-taking apps

For the avid cyclists out there— and the ones looking to pedal more this year— there are data-rich cycling apps to help you reach your fitness goals. Two of the most popular cycling apps are Strava and Kamoot which allow users to discover new routes, track their rides, and share fitness achievements with friends. They create a fun, user-friendly platform to stay organized and motivated as you chase cycling-oriented goals in the New Year.

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Now’s the perfect time to incorporate a few health-boosting changes into your daily routine! Common achievable New Year’s resolution examples for many people this year will revolve around health and wellness— as mentioned before, it’s even better when these goals are adapted to your own values and schedule.

The key to reaching your fitness goals lies in consistency. Completing just 30 minutes or one hour of simple exercises daily will quickly establish a fitness foundation, serving as a springboard to achieve additional physical health milestones throughout the year.

People can do the following exercises even while watching TV or listening to a podcast so they can fit in some physical activity every day:

Simple Daily Exercises
Exercise	Part of Body Worked
Lunges	Upper legs and glutes
Squats	Legs, abs, and lower back
Planks	Core, back, and shoulders
Push-ups	Triceps, chest, core, and shoulders
Pull-ups	Biceps, triceps, shoulders, forearms, and core

Playing golf is a great way to stay active and enjoy more time in the outdoors. This low-impact sport combines spending time with friends with exercise, meaning you can work toward more than one New Year’s resolution at the same time! To prepare yourself for the next outing on the green, check out ROKFORM’s unique products designed specifically for use on the golf course.

The Eagle 3 Phone Case is a low-profile phone case with integrated magnets that securely stick to the golf cart, meaning you can quickly access your favorite yardage app or view incoming messages. Say goodbye to your phone rattling around the cart’s cupholders or dashboard and enjoy 6-foot drop protection on the cart paths. The Eagle 3 is made for iPhone models as well as the Samsung Galaxy S23.

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Stay on track with your financial goals by using a budget and sticking with it in the New Year. Be realistic about what you can achieve while still being ambitious. Consider everything you spend money on— even down to that daily coffee— in order to reflect on where your money goes each week or month.

Maybe one of your New Year resolution examples is lowering weekly spending. We’re not saying to cut out that cup of joe, but taking everything into account lets you reflect on what’s worth it and create a budget that’s tailor-made for you. Sit down and grab some paper and a pen (or create an Excel spreadsheet) and make a financial plan to ring in the New Year.

Having an unhealthy relationship with social media gets in the way of reaching our mental health goals. Whether you spend too much time on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok or get anxious seeing so many picture-perfect posts on your feed, taking a break from social media is always a good idea.

Some ways to set up boundaries with social media include:

• Setting a screen time limit for selected apps
• De-installing social media apps
• Removing notifications for social media
• “Unplugging” for at least one day a week