As January comes to a close, we want to celebrate the most popular New Year’s resolutions that are still going strong, and mourn those already left in the dust.
Check and see if your resolution made the list – or start planning for 2026!
Establish Better Work/Life Balance
It’s no surprise that people want to leave burnout in the past. How do you plan to make time for yourself this year? PixabayVolunteer
Whether it’s environmental cleanup, an afternoon at a local animal shelter, or finding a nearby donation drop-off, this is the year to start getting involved in your community! Steve Jewett | UnsplashLearn Something New
New knowledge lurks around every corner – pick up a new hobby or finally deep dive into a new topic that interests you. PixabaySet New Routines
Spring cleaning is soon to be upon us! Start shedding the seasonal depression by setting some new routines, whether that be a weekly walk or a different chore schedule. PixabayPay Off Debts
Starting a new year is always better when it’s stress free, so set a goal to start paying off debts! Josh Appel | UnsplashSpend More Time With Family/Friends
Dedicate time this year to your relationships, and make sure you’re bringing the right crowd into 2026. PixabayDry January
Dry January challenges folks to stay alcohol free for the first month of the year. Try out some mocktails or new types of beverages, and you might find a new favorite! Croissant | UnsplashEat Healthier
Try out some new recipes and restaurants this year! PixabayImprove Job Performance
Resting during the holidays invigorates a lot of people to hit the ground running in the new year. Use that motivation to aim high and foster creativity! Christina | UnsplashStart Exercising
The cold weather might make this one a bit intimidating, but it’s a great time to establish an exercise routine! Remember, there is no single “correct” way to exercise, to try out a couple different types of activity. PixabayImprove Grades
With the new year comes new classes, and the opportunity to set new study habits! PixabayMeal Prep
As meal prepping reaches new levels of popularity, creative recipes are being published left and right. Find yourself a new homemade favorite! Ello | UnsplashSave Money
Whether it’s cutting down on delivery, finally cancelling that useless subscription, or banishing some bad buying habits, now’s the time to start saving! PixabayCut Down On Screen Time
It’s time to ditch the screen and find a new way to kill time. Sit down with a good book, visit a new local business, or explore a nearby trail! Shane | UnsplashQuit Smoking
The new beginnings of a new year serve as great motivation to cut off habits you want to leave in the past! PixabayEat Vegetarian/Vegan
Protein alternatives have reached new heights, so take the chance to try them out this year! Quin Eagle | Unsplash“I Don’t Have A Resolution”
And finally, the ever popular “I didn’t make a resolution.” Ashley West Edwards | Unsplash
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Ezra Knapp (they/them) is a GSP 2020 and NKU 2024 graduate. They have creative writing published in Loch Norse Magazine (2023) and an essay in Pentangle (2023). They are now a co-editor-in-chief for Loch...
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