As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to celebrate successes, identify areas for improvement, and set clear objectives. This fresh start inspires positive changes and new habits. New Year’s resolutions are a great way to reflect on the past and set exciting goals for growth. Sharing your resolutions or tracking progress boosts motivation and accountability. Whether you’re learning new skills or adopting healthier habits, these goals can lead to a more fulfilling life. Remember to stay flexible, viewing setbacks as part of the journey!

S.M.A.R.T. New Year’s Resolutions:

Did you know that you can enhance your resolutions with the S.M.A.R.T. method?

Let’s refresh briefly:

• Specific – Clearly define what you want to accomplish.
• Measurable – Determine how you will know when you’ve achieved your goal.
• Achievable – Set realistic goals considering your current situation and resources.
• Relevant – Choose goals that matter to you and contribute to your long-term aspirations.
• Time-bound – Assign a deadline or frequency to your goal.

Using the S.M.A.R.T. method helps create resolutions that are easier to track and accomplish in the new year. Embrace this opportunity to shape your future actively, knowing each step brings you closer to your best self. You can read more from our Instagram post last year:

25 Resolutions for 2025:

For 2025, we created 25 New Year’s Resolution examples for you, with the S.M.A.R.T method applied:

1. To Go to the Gym: “I will gain at least 10 pounds of muscle mass by going to the gym thrice a week and following a high-protein diet by June 30th.”
2. To Take More Risks: “I will take on one new project that is new to my experience each quarter next year.”
3. To Make Well-Though Out Decisions: “I will evaluate decisions by listing pros and cons for five minutes before taking action, reducing impulsive choices by 50% each month.”
4. To Unlock a New Hobby: “I will explore and choose one new hobby by trying out different activities twice a month until March, then dedicate two hours every weekend to it.”
5. To Learn to Say “No”: “I will practice saying ‘no’ to non-essential commitments at least once a week to prioritize my well-being and core responsibilities.”
6. To Take Less Workload for Health: “I will reduce my working hours by delegating tasks and not accepting more than two additional projects per month to ensure I exercise and meditate for at least 30 minutes daily.”
7. To Prioritize Family Time: “I will schedule and uphold a weekly family dinner every Sunday evening without distractions throughout the year.”
8. To Practice Art: “I will enroll in an online art course by January 15th and practice drawing for at least one hour every Wednesday and Saturday.”
9. To Travel More Often: “I will plan and go on a trip to a new destination every three months, starting with a weekend getaway in March.”
10. To Stop Procrastinating: “I will use a task management app to schedule daily goals and complete at least 80% of tasks on time every day.”
11. To Work On Inner Healing: “I will dedicate at least 30 minutes each day to self-care activities, such as therapy sessions, journaling, or meditation, and track my emotional progress monthly through a personal reflection journal.”
12. To Walk Daily: “I will walk between 7,000 to 10,000 steps daily by incorporating morning and evening walks into my routine and tracking progress with a fitness app.”
13. To Accept and Embrace Imperfections: “I will practice self-compassion by writing down three positive affirmations about myself weekly.”
14. To Be More Forgiving: “I will identify one past grievance each month and engage in reflective practices to work towards forgiveness by year’s end.”
15. To Have Enough Sleep: “I will establish a bedtime routine to sleep by 10:30 PM and wake up by 6:30 AM daily.”
16. To Be More Sociable: “I will attend or participate in at least two social or networking events per month to meet new people.”
17. To Finish a Book Every Month: “I will dedicate 30 minutes to reading every night to complete one book by the end of each month.”
18. To Learn to Cook: “I will take an online cooking class starting February 1st and cook a new recipe once a week.”
19. To Spend Time With Loved Ones: “I will plan and treat at least one loved one to a dine-out experience on the last Friday of every month.”
20. To Meditate and Reflect More: “I will meditate for at least 10 minutes daily every morning and reflect on my day for 5 minutes each evening to learn to appreciate life’s blessings more”
21. To Be Particular With People: “I will evaluate and reflect on my relationships monthly, ensuring I spend quality time with those whose values align with mine.”
22. To Avoid Junk Food: “I will limit my junk food intake to no more than one serving per week and prepare healthy meals at home at least five days a week.”
23. To Take More Pictures: “I will take at least five weekly photos to document memorable moments and organize them into an album monthly.”
24. To Save Up: “I will allocate 15% of my monthly salary to savings and track all expenses using a budgeting app every week.”
25. To Teach More RareJob Lessons: “I will increase the number of lessons I teach as a RareJob tutor by 20% each month compared to last year, achieving this consistently by December 30, 2025.”

We hope our list helped as we are excited for what’s in store for you after 2024! Let 2025 be where your aspirations turn into achievements, and your dreams become a reality, paving the way for an incredible journey ahead.

Happy 2025!

Ronnie Yatco

Ronnie is a portrait and editorial photographer, a coffee and sushi-lover, a dog-dad, a fitness enthusiast, an interior design hobbyist, and a budding theater actor. Follow him on IG @ronnie.yatco