Going into the new year is like a fresh start, a time you can move on from last year and an opportunity to better yourself for the next. Going into the new year you have a blank slate to make new goals for yourself to feel you have control over your life. It gives you a chance to better yourself by following through with your resolutions.
So here are the top 6 most popular goals for 2025 to help you start thinking about what your resolutions can be.
23% of people’s new year resolution is to save more money. So here are some tips and tricks to help achieve your money saving goal. Budgeting is very important when trying to save money. Many recommend something called 50/30/20 when trying to save money. Which is when you put 50% of your after-tax income to necessities, 30% to wants and 20% to savings and any debt payments. Keeping track of your money is also very important when trying to save up.
21% of people strive to eat healthier. Eating healthy has so many benefits, both physical and mentally. Some easy things to do to start off your goal; drink lots of water, cook at home, buy whole foods, and plan your meals. These are only a few of the many different ways to start off your journey of eating healthier.
Exercising is a very popular new year’s goal many people set. 18% of people make a goal to exercise more. When people think of working out they think of sports or going to the gym. But it could be as easy as going on a walk, a bike ride, a run around your neighborhood, yoga, and even stretching. If you do want to go to the gym you can join a class to help guide you through your workouts.
15% of people want to lose weight this year. Losing weight goes hand and hand with eating healthier and exercising. While there are many trendy diets, research shows that the healthiest way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you consume.
14% of people want to spend more time with their friends/family. Many feel that they don’t spend enough time with their loved ones, and that they need more quality time with the people they care about. Starting traditions with friends & family is a great way to connect more with loved ones. For example maybe every Sunday you and your siblings go out and get breakfast, or every month you go and visit one of your family members, while trying to hangout with your friends a few times every month. Keeping close relationships with family and friends is very significant to being happy.
Smoking has decreased in 2024 to keep that continuing only 9% of people’s goals have been related to quitting smoking. Smoking can be very addicting to many and is a major health risk for many. Talking to your healthcare provider can be a step into making a plan to help. When you’re trying to quit smoking there are certain things you can buy to replace that craving, such as nasal sprays, inhalers, or certain kinds of gums. Another good way to stop smoking in the past is also leaving peers who influence that behavior also in the past and help you not be surrounded by it.
Making goals for yourself is a great way to start the new year. It is a time to better yourself and your lifestyle.You will look back on it and realize it may have been hard at times but worth it.
