100 Best New Year’s Resolutions for 2022

Let’s talk about setting New Year’s resolutions for 2022.

If you’re anything like me, you might have some experience setting these goals at the start of a new year and then totally dropping them by February or March.

Does that sound familiar? You’re not alone. In 2021, only 35% of surveyed individuals reported keeping their New Year’s resolutions. That means that the MAJORITY did NOT.

This is something to keep in mind as you set your New Year’s resolutions for 2022. Not in a discouraging way, but rather as guiding information for how you can set balanced, achievable, and healthy New Year’s resolutions for 2022.

Before we dive into the 100 Healthy New Year’s Resolution Ideas for 2022, there are a few things we need to consider.

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Setting 2022’s New Year’s Resolutions

When we look at the statistics and see that the MAJORITY of people report “failing” at keeping their New Year’s resolutions, we have to wonder WHY.

If you want to have a chance at being part of a group that is successful in keeping their resolutions, you have to know what makes them successful and how you can apply those characteristics to your New Year’s resolutions for 2022.

Here are a few things to ponder:

• Why am I setting this goal?
• Is this something that will REALLY benefit me?
• How can I implement this New Year’s resolution into my everyday life?
• What habits will keep me on track with this resolution?
• Is this resolution catered to me, my goals, and my specific lifestyle?
• Is this a healthy New Year’s resolution for me?

These questions will guide you in setting New Year’s resolutions for 2022 that will actually stick. By really doing the deep work first, you can develop really solid resolutions AND habits that give you the actionable steps to crush those goals.

100 Best New Year’s Resolutions for 2022

These New Year’s resolutions ideas for 2022 are healthy, productive, and can be great for your overall well-being.

That said, I want you to refer back to the last question above before you set any of these. Really ask yourself: Is this a healthy goal for me?

For example, when I was working on fixing my body image, setting any resolutions related to food, exercise, or body was simply unhealthy for me. That entirely defeats the purpose of a New Year’s resolution (to better oneself!).

Not ALL of these resolutions will be healthy for every person. We are all unique. So, with that, take the ideas that you find helpful here and leave the rest. Don’t feel bad if many of these don’t feel right to you. You know what is best for you.

20 Productive New Year’s Resolutions for 2022

These productive New Year’s resolutions focus on your work and everyday productivity. We all would have some areas that could stand a productivity boost.

Here are some productive ideas of New Year’s resolutions for 2022:

1. Wake up earlier (set a specific time)
2. Tidy up your workspace after every workday
3. Set SMART goals
4. Try time blocking
5. Utilize a planner (Sugar Paper was my favorite for 2021!)
6. Practice the Pomodoro Technique
7. Set smaller, specific new goals every month
8. Get a habit tracker (or a goal tracker app)
9. Put your phone on ‘Do Not Disturb’ while working
10. Start a budget plan
11. Plan your day the night before
12. Stop procrastinating
13. Develop a work/life balance
14. Eliminate time-wasting habits
15. Set specific deadlines for big tasks
16. Find a new job
17. Get a raise
18. Learn a new work-related skill
19. Start your own company
20. Begin a side-hustle for extra money

20 Mental Health New Year’s Resolutions for 2022

Investing in bettering your mental health is one of the best things you can do for your overall well-being. Mental health affects how we think, feel, act, and live our lives.

Here are some mental-health-related New Year’s resolutions for 2022:

21. Go to therapy
22. Daily journal
23. Start meditating
24. Practice weekly self-care
25. Get 8+ hours of sleep every night
26. Boost self-confidence
27. Make a fun bucket list
28. Limit screen time
29. Ditch social media

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30. Heal your body image
31. Read a book every month
32. Learn more about mental health
33. Get outside once a day
34. Read ‘X amount’ of self-improvement books (Untamed is my #1 recommendation)
35. Practice 5 minutes of daily gratitude journaling
36. Build self-compassion skills
37. Master intuitive eating and honoring your body
38. Treat yourself once a month
39. Take yourself on dates
40. Spend more time with loved ones

20 Physical Health New Year’s Resolutions for 2022

It can sometimes be hard to separate physical health from mental health. They are so intertwined and influence each other greatly. That said, there are certain actions that are seen as mostly physical or mental.

Here are some physical health New Year’s resolutions for 2022:

(Note: all of these can and should be adapted to your own needs/wants)

41. Go for a walk every day (even just 10 minutes!)
42. Drink X amount of water (calculate the right amount of water for you here)
43. Try a new workout class every month
44. Workout X times per week
45. Only eat out 1-2 times per week
46. Try one new homecooked dinner every week (here are over 180 ideas!)
47. Moisturize after every shower
48. Eat fruits and veggies every day
49. Learn how to honor your cravings properly with intuitive eating
50. Schedule routine health appointments (dentist, doctor, etc.)
51. Limit alcohol consumption
52. Stretch before bed
53. Do yoga at least weekly (the benefits of yoga are amazing)
54. Pack a healthy lunch/healthy snacks for work
55. Limit caffeine intake
56. Quit smoking
57. Sit less (can you shift to a standing desk for part of your work day?)
58. Try to eat more seasonally (seasonal foods will be more nutritious, delicious, and affordable!)
59. Create a healthy grocery list before shopping (this limits mindless spending on food you don’t need)
60. Meal plan

20 Relationship New Year’s Resolutions for 2022

There is ALWAYS a way to improve the relationships with those around you. Whether it be friends, family, coworkers, or strangers, these New Year’s goals for relationships can help strengthen your connection to others. Having strong, healthy relationships is key for living a happy and fulfilled life.

Here are some relationship New Year’s resolutions for 2022:

61. Call a distant family member at least once a week
62. Have a weekly family get-together
63. Compliment at least one person every day
64. Pay it forward once a week
65. Catch up with a friend once a month
66. Schedule regular date nights with your parnter
67. Have deep conversations with loved ones
68. Get into a relationship
69. Rekindle an old friendship
70. Do something new with your partner every month (travel, new restaurant, activity, etc.)
71. Develop ways to have a healthy argument
72. Be honest
73. Learn your loved one’s love language (and your own!)
74. Make time to relax with a loved one at the end of every day
75. Do one thing to show someone you love them everyday
76. Go on dates
77. Take a break from social media
78. Write old-fashioned notes/letters
79. Say ‘yes’ more often
80. Schedule routine phone dates with a friend

20 Self-Care and Happiness New Year’s Resolutions for 2022

At the end of the day, you are likely setting New Year’s resolutions to help YOU feel happier and more fulfilled in your life. Self-care is a great way for you to improve your mood and feel better. It doesn’t have to be anything expensive or extravagant, but caring for yourself is surely something you should add to your New Year’s resolution list for 2022.

Here are some ideas for self-care and happiness-related New Year’s resolutions for 2022:

81. Make time for self-care every day
82. Change your sheets once a week
83. Keep your room tidy
84. Develop a self-care shower routine
85. Do a weekly facemask
86. Take time to wind down every night
87. Treat yourself to your favorite desserts (at least) once a week
88. Laugh multiple times daily
89. Set a healthy morning routine
90. Have a relaxing night routine
91. Practice positive affirmations
92. Wear clothes that make you feel confident
93. Reflect on things that make you happy
94. Take yourself on a weekly date
95. Practice saying ‘no’
96. Make more time for yourself
97. Prioritize “down time”
98. Make a fun bucket list for yourself
99. Listen to uplifting podcasts
100. Practice SELF-LOVE EVERYDAY!

100 New Year’s Resolutions is a lot.

By no means are you meant to incorporate ALL of these. That would be a surefire way to set yourself up to fail.

That said, 100 ideas for 2022 New Year’s resolutions give you a ton of options to pick from. Take a few resolutions ideas from this list that really resonated with you and stick with them!

Small habits add up when it comes to New Year’s resolutions. As we approach 2022, start thinking about the actionable steps you can take to achieve whatever resolutions you choose.

What are your New Year’s resolutions for 2022?