Do you find that you often create huge, unattainable New Years resolutions that never get done? Well, you're not alone. Many people create big goals in hopes of changing their lives, but end up forgetting about them after a couple of weeks.
Smaller goals often have a bigger impact because they can feel less overwhelming and easier to achieve on a daily basis. Here are forty small daily changes you can make to your life that will ultimately have a much bigger impact than generic goals.
1. Be more in touch with your moods
2. Create a good things that have happened jar
3. Text people back right away
4. Become consistent with skin/hair care
5. Shop 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 Studying
12. Eat Slower
13. Learn how to make your favorite drinks
14. Plan Out your outfits
15. Make A New Friend
16. Volunteer More
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 each week
22. Organize a different thing each week (closet, backpack etc...)
23. Consider taking therapy or joining a support group
24. Read Books from different genres to expand your horizon
25. Listen to more podcasts
26. Learn more about your family history
27. Drink more water
28. Focus on doing one thing at a time, not multitasking
29. Make your bed every morning
30. Compliment people more
31. Stay more up to date with the news
32. Stop gossiping
33. Stretch or practice mindfulness
34. Try to get everything done 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 Years resolutions to specific things you want to improve in your life. It does not matter if you slightly stray throughout the year or forget about your goal, you can change your habits at any time! This year, focus on creating a happier and more fulfilling life. Happy New Year!