The New Year is just around the corner…
And thank goodness, because there is no better time to decide on what your new year’s resolution should be than for the year 2021!
In fact, you’ve got the full year ahead of you to decide what resolution to stick with but of course, January 1st will be the best time to decide on which personal growth strategy that you’d like to change for the year ahead.
Since 2020 was a mouthful (to say the least), taking our old way of life and inserting a new normal…
Let’s officially say goodbye to the past year and all of its madness that we endured by starting out fresh with a new New Year’s resolution.
In fact, 2021 can be so much more rewarding if you actually set out resolutions for yourself that are attainable and that you can actually pull off.
So if you are looking for some fresh new ideas to make this upcoming New Year a life-changing one OR when the clock strikes midnight to bring the year to a grand finale — allow yourself to hit the refresh button for 2021!
Here are 11 New Year’s resolutions that’ll help you make a lasting positive change.
And if one of these New Year’s resolutions resonates with you, then chances are that you might need to pursue it as your very own personal New Year’s resolution.
11 Simple New Year’s resolutions to make lasting change
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1. Do coffee and you have a bad relationship? If so, Kick coffee this new year for good.
If coffee has a hold on you still and if you’ve been wanting to cut back, then did you know that theirs another alternative that can replace your morning coffee and STILL make you feel like a million bucks?!
If getting healthier is a new year’s goal for you, then have you ever heard of Adaptogens before?
If not then this is the perfect New Year’s resolution for you if you’ve been humming and hawing over whether to cut back on coffee or not.
Plus there are loads of other benefits as well and this will be the perfect New Years’ resolution for you to say goodbye to your coffee jitters for good.
You can read the full article on why adaptogens are such a great alternative to coffee here!
2. Wake up at 5 AM to finally be that morning person that you have been craving to be.
Have you been dreaming about being a true morning person but just need some extra motivation when January rolls in?
If so, then waking up early is a great New Years’ resolution because all you have to do is make a decision to do it on January 1st and train yourself to stick with it for the remaining number of days it starts to feel normalized.
Yes waking up at 5 am is hard (especially if you’re not used to it) but it still can be done!
Set yourself up for success by following some of these tips on how to wake up at 5 am like a boss when the New Year takes shape!
You can read the full article here!
3. Adopt Girl Boss qualities this new year to meet your goals at record speed.
Let’s face it, the more that you develop healthy goal slaying habits in the new year, the better you’ll be able to call yourself a true GIRL BOSS in 2021!
For instance, Girl Boss tips can be applied to improve your new year’s goals and improve your success at whatever you are pursuing for in 2021.
They are the best way to bring out the best version of yourself so you can be your optimal productive self and finally reach all the goals you have set out for yourself.
And there are loads of ways you can be the new you in the New Year. Just take hold of a couple of these powerful Girl Boss rules or Girl Boss habits and adapt to them once the clock strikes midnight.
You can read the full article on how to be a productive girl boss here!
4. Make 2021 the year you stop snacking late at night.
When it comes to releasing the old and making way for the new, the New Year is all about scaling back existing bad habits.
So whether you want to lose weight, maintain a healthy sleep routine, or stop eating at night? When it comes to the new year, you can’t do it all.
That’s why scaling back on one bad habit this year is what you should do and know that when it comes to snacking late, eating before bed is never a good idea, no matter what you consume.
It’ll just lead to weight gain, sleeping problems, and can cause a vicious cycle that can be hard to get out of if you’ve been struggling with eating late at night for quite some time.
Make this New Year the year you kick those nightly cravings goodbye!
You can read the full article on how to stop late-night snacking here!
5. Give yourself a chance to finally start making money online in 2021 & start a blog.
If there was ever a perfect time to start a new career venture like for instance blogging, then the New Year is the open door that you’ve been waiting for.
Starting a profitable blog may seem daunting at first, but I encourage you to push past the comfort if that’s what you really want to do.
Plus, it’s a lot easier than you might think but it will take a lot of work for the first two years.
If you think you have what it takes to start a profitable blog of your own, then take my blog setup guide to start your very own blog for this January 1st.
After you take the guide and start your New Years’ resolution as a blogger yourself, don’t forget to check out these 50 plus blogging tips, to get an early lead on your blogging venture in the New Year.
You can read both blogging guides here and here. Good luck!
6. Become a vegan or scale back on consuming animal products.
There’s no doubt, going vegan is a versatile, healthy way to live, eat, and consume.
And if you do decide to start the vegan lifestyle this 2021, then it’s best that you know what you are getting yourself into so you can attain your goals just that much quicker.
Read the benefits of being a vegan, and you’ll be well on your way towards success with carrying out this lifestyle in 2021.
7. Start a new Instagram venture and bring inspiring content to the world.
For something that’s both unique and adventurous this New Year, you could build your own Instagram account (if you stick with it every day) in 2021.
All you have to do is create an Instagram account and post frequently on a topic or industry that you love the most.
The key to making it stick is that you first enjoy uploading the content that you are providing and second, that you provide content to it every other day.
Chances are if your hard work is paired with what you like doing, you may see plenty of benefits in the New Year and it will be so much easier to stick with.
You never know, you could get sent free products for your consistent efforts or even get paid to post sponsored content by the end of 2021, if you decide in January to launch it and stick with it till the end of the year.
You can read the full article on to grow a popular Instagram account here!
8. Change your home life and finally be that tidy person you know you have in you.
For this particular New Year’s resolution, decide once and for all to stop being disorganized and messy if, in fact, it’s been something that has been disabling your joy at home for the past few years.
All you have to do is apply a few of these tidy home habits and start doing them once January 1st commences.
You’ll be amazed at how your home life will drastically improve if you adopt a few of these good quality home habits and try to make them your home habits that officially stick.
You can read the full article on how to turn any mess around here!
9. Amp up your fitness goals.
When it comes to the new year and fitness goals, these two always go hand in hand.
Most usually though this New Year’s resolution seems like a tall feat, fortunately for you, there are some really simple ways that you can implement a new healthy fitness lifestyle seamlessly into your existing one.
All you have to do is take a look at this basic guide on how to start an active lifestyle. Once you do, you’ll be well on your way towards attaining your fitness goals just that much sooner in 2021.
10. Act happy – One of several happiness traits.
Here’s one of the secrets to attaining true happiness…
The difference between happy people and miserable people is that happy people have different habits and act on those habits differently every single day.
That means that they have already secured their habits in the past (habits that make them happy) and now it’s your turn for the New Year if you’d like to be a happier person in 2021!
To help you out, make sure you read these happiness traits here.
Happy people always do these and your 2021 can have so much more joy if you try to implement a few of them starting January 1st.
You can read the full article on how to finally stop being miserable this 2021 here!
11. Start living like a true minimalist at home — because less is really more!
Taking your home life a bit further than being solely tidy is also changing your lifestyle.
Since our society is very materialistic and not minimalistic (especially during the holidays), what better way to start the New Year than to start the minimal lifestyle after getting rid of all that gift wrap.
As long as you’re pursuing the goal of being more minimal by maintaining your focus on having a less is more mentality, you’re bound to be heading in the right direction of starting a lifestyle that is something to be extremely proud of.
You can check out the full article on how to be a true minimalist here and how to create a minimalist kitchen here if that’s something that’ll make you proud to accomplish in 2021.
For additional tips to help you stick to your New Year’s goals, try this:
- Look for ways to improve your health. Ask yourself, Can I drink more water? Stop eating fast food? Become a vegetarian if vegan is too hard? Or exercise more? Asking yourself questions like these will help you form a better New Year goal than if you were to just pick something that you know maybe too difficult.
- Consider your relationships with others. Are there ways that you can be a better friend, spouse, or family member? Enhancing our personal relationships or even being a better co-worker can really enhance our overall joy in life. Make sure to consider your relationships with others as an additional new year’s goal.
- Are there ways to make a difference? Are there ways you could make a difference in the world? Raise awareness or a cause in the new year? Or volunteer or find a way to serve your community? Not all New Years’ goals have to be personal. They can simply be something that you can do to help others that makes you feel good as the end result.
There you have it! These are just a few helpful ways to start the New Year off to a good start.
Do yourself a favor and make a change so you can forget all that happened in 2020 because you’ll be so glad you did!
I hope you have a healthy and happy holiday, and HAPPY New Year — I’ll be seeing you in 2021! 🙂
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Author: Rebecca
Hi, my name is Rebecca and I am the face behind Everything Abode! I am a lifestyle and wellness writer based out of Vancouver Island. When I’m not writing or exploring mountains and beaches with my furry rescue, I love spending time learning creative ways to manifest a healthy home. Thanks for stopping by!
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