New Year's Resolution Generator

Pick one area and what you're working around. Get resolutions small enough to keep.

Give me New Year's resolutions about that fit .

Pick your moment

Start from a situation like yours. Click “Use this” and the generator fills in for you.

The sun rising over a mountain range and a misty valley

Getting outside more

“Bundle up and watch the sunrise from my balcony once a week.”

A glass jar of coins labelled House Fund

Saving for something big

“Round up every purchase to the nearest dollar and move the difference into my savings account.”

A window sill stacked with books next to lit candles

Reading again

“Replace 30 minutes of evening scrolling with reading a novel in bed.”

Planner pages, a coffee cup and dried flowers on a desk

A career move

“Volunteer for a project outside my current role to learn something new.”

Three meal-prep containers with grains, vegetables and olives

Eating better, no diet

“Use Sundays to prep pre-made salads or grain bowls for easy weekday lunches.”

A January calendar page with paper clips on a white desk

A gentler fresh start

“Write down one thing I鈥檓 grateful for every night before bed.”

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Tips & FAQ

Make it small enough for a bad week

If a resolution only works when everything goes right, it will not survive February. Pick a version you could still do on your worst day.

Name the when, not just the what

"Read 10 pages before bed" is easier to keep than "read more", because it already has a place in your day.

Plan around what usually stops you

That is what the last blank is for. Kids, a commute, a tight budget: a resolution that fits around them beats one that pretends they are not there.

Start with fewer

Two resolutions you keep are worth more than five you drop. You can always add one in March.

How do I come up with New Year's resolutions?

Pick one area that matters to you this year, then think about what usually gets in the way. Put both into the sentence above and you get three sets of resolutions that fit around it.

How many resolutions should I make?

Fewer than you think. Two or three focused ones are easier to keep than a long list. Choose 2, 3 or 5 in the first blank.

What are good resolutions if I am busy?

Ones that take minutes and attach to something you already do: after coffee, on the commute, before bed. Put your schedule in the "what you're working around" blank and the ideas will fit it.

Why do most resolutions fail?

They are usually too big or too vague, with no set time or amount. Small, specific goals that fit your real week have a much better chance.

Can it give me resolutions for my family or a couple?

Yes. Write the area as something shared, such as "our family evenings" or "money as a couple", and describe the situation in the last blank.

Is the New Year's resolution generator free?

Every new account gets 3 free credits, plus 1 free credit each day. One generation uses 1 credit and gives you three different sets to choose from.