Do you find that you often create huge, unattainable New Year’s resolutions that are never realized? Well, you are not alone. Many people set big goals in hopes of changing their lives, but end up forgetting about them after a few weeks. Small goals often have a bigger impact because they can feel less overwhelming and easier to achieve on a day-to-day basis. Here are forty small daily changes you can make in your life that will ultimately have a much bigger impact than generic goals.
1. Be more in tune with your moods
2. Create a jar of good things that happened
3. Text people right away
4. Become consistent with skin/hair care
5. Buy more sustainably
6. Send handwritten letters
7. Practice the one-touch rule
8. Call people more
9. Be more consistent with bedtimes
10. Find a new hobby
11. Pomodoro studies
12. Eat Slower
13. Learn to make your favorite drinks
14. Plan your outfits
15. Make a new friend
16. More volunteering
17. Go for a walk twice a week.
18. Wear sunscreen
19. Create a Reading Goal
20. Start Habit Tracking
21. Try cooking something new every week.
22. Organize a different thing every week (closet, backpack etc.)
23. Consider getting therapy or joining a support group
24. Read books of different genres to broaden your horizons
25. Listen to more podcasts
26. Learn about your family history
27. Drink more water
28. Focus on one thing at a time, not multitasking
29. Make your bed every morning
30. Compliment people more
31. Stay more up to date with news
32. Stop chatting
33. Stretch or practice mindfulness
34. Try to do everything on your to-do list
34. Listen to people more
35. Support small businesses
36. Listen to new artists or songs
37. Meal prep at the start of the week
38. Text a different friend a day
39. Improve your memory/concentration
40. Save more money
Try to tailor your New Year’s resolutions to specific things you want to improve in your life. It doesn’t matter if you stray slightly throughout the year or forget your goal, you can change your habits at any time! This year, focus on creating a happier, more fulfilling life. Happy new year!
