“Unlocking Joy: The Unexpected New Year’s Resolutions That Will Transform Your Life!”
As we flip the page on another year, I can’t help but chuckle at the avalanche of New Year’s resolutions that come pouring out like confetti from a party popper. You know what I mean! Those heartfelt promises made in a state of blissful optimism at midnight, often fading into the background noise by February. But what happens when someone’s resolution is so genuinely uplifting it lifts the entire friend group along with it? That’s the magic we’re diving into today—those resolutions that spark joy, inspire camaraderie, and maybe even have us questioning why we ever stopped wearing neon and blasting music in our midnight rides! Let’s explore these heartfelt commitments and celebrate the beauty of genuinely supportive friendships! LEARN MOREAs our calendars change to ring in yet another year, we can often find it hard to take each other’s New Year’s resolutions seriously. That’s not to say they weren’t sincere at the time, but there’s a difference being meaning what you say in the heat of the moment on New Year’s Eve and committing to it a month later.
But sometimes, a resolution is so heartwarming and beautiful that it inspires the whole friend group to help make it happen together. And those are exactly the kinds of New Year’s promises we’ll be talking about today.
Remain Unique
One person wrote, “I miss painting my nails crazy neon colors. I miss having time to wear crop tops while blasting music in my car on a midnight drive. I miss sequin short shorts with platform boots.”
But while they may be feeling pressure to conform to how they understand adults are “supposed” to behave in society, it was heartwarming to see others encourage them not to let such situational forms of etiquette rule their life and truly express themselves instead.
Having The Right Attitude
It’s often hard to become a better person, but it’s easy to underestimate how much going into it with the right attitude can help. And that seems appropriate to describe one man’s approach as he embarks on this year’s quest to be a better lover, friend, brother, and son.
As he put it, “I’ve been telling myself slow progression is better than no progression for years now. I like who I am as a person, but I want to be better.”
Be Kinder To Not Only Others But Also Yourself
Once the new year begins, one person pledges that it will see them be kinder to themselves and to the world around them. That’s because, in addition to starting and ending each day with a positive affirmation and pursuing pottery and other arts they’ll find fulfilling, they’re also fixing to do some volunteer work.
Specifically, they’re planning to volunteer at either a local animal shelter or a farm sanctuary in their area. Presumably, this plan will depend on which one they’re more likely to find.
Think About How Others Might Feel
One person resolved not to make any more edgy or dark jokes for their New Year’s resolution.
They didn’t elaborate on what compelled them to do this, so we can only assume that they were making the people they cared about uncomfortable. As such, they wanted to show those special people that they truly care about their feelings, which is a very sweet motivation.
Feeling More Vulnerable Around Those You Love
One man wanted to make a committed effort to trust his girlfriend more.
While he seemed to want to find a specific way to quantify his progress in this area, he was particularly working towards the goal of opening himself up to her more and allowing himself to be more vulnerable in front of her.
Be Curious About Education
Although this person wasn’t happy about the fact that they had to drop some courses last year, their motivation was to enjoy pursuing their college education as they had when they first started.
They remembered loving all the new things they were learning, attending office hours just because they were curious, and doing optional homework to learn even more. From the sounds of it, if they rediscover their passion for their education, their grades will surely follow.
Stop Looking At The Number On The Scale
Someone else lamented that their scale stopped working on New Year’s Day; this person suggested that they should take it as a sign.
They meant that the malfunction might help someone see that pursuing a healthy lifestyle is a worthwhile goal in and of itself and not one that needs to involve a specific weight number. After all, isn’t it more important for the body to feel better?
