Bite Size Resolutions for 2022 – New Year Resolutions You Can Actually Achieve

Some people love January because they welcome the lull that follows the hectic holiday season. Others dislike the effort it takes to start again, whether that means going back to work, going back to school, or simply starting a new calendar year. January comes around every year like a train on schedule, whether it makes us sigh with relief or get revved up for a fresh start!

Fresh starts often come with goals or resolutions…hence the age-old ‘New Years Resolutions’, which can often feel pointless…unless you keep them bite-size and realistic! And let’s all be honest, we are all dealing with far too much at the moment to even consider taking on much more.

So, why not try this activity for 2022 …

1. Write out some monthly resolutions. Use our suggestions below or come up with your own!
2. Cut them out, fold them up and put them in a jar
3. Pull one out each month and choose your action for the month!

It’s a bit like a lucky dip for a monthly goal or resolution to remind yourself on how to set healthy and attainable goals.

1. Feel Grateful

• Write down 3 things you are thankful for each day; something you did, something you have, and something that happened to you
• Thank someone who did something that was meaningful to you

2. Show Kindness

• Pay for the coffee of the person behind you in line OR
• Give a stranger a compliment

3. Prioritise Health

• Drink more water, and swap out sugary drinks for a cup of tea OR
• Take the stairs rather than a lift or escalator where possible

4. Treat Yourself

• Take 5 minutes a day to put on hand lotion that you love OR
• Light a nice candle and enjoy the aroma

5. Give Back

• Donate to a good cause OR
• Volunteer with a charity 

6. Be Mindful

• Take 10 minutes each morning to meditate OR
• Spend 10 minutes a day out in nature

7. Life Balance

• Leave work on time every day for a week OR
• Monitor how you spend your time and to make sure you have balance

8. Get Creative

• Try 3 new recipes from different cultures OR
• Paint a picture OR
• Memorise the words to a new song

9. Support Local

• Support local farmers by buying local fruit, veggies and eggs OR
• Try some local wine or beer

10. Plan Mini Adventures

• Do something out of your ordinary routine OR
• Go to a restaurant you’ve been wanting to try

11. Support the Planet

• Go plastic free (or as close as you can) for a month OR
• Try ‘Meatless Mondays’ OR
• Buy and use a reusable coffee up OR
• Pick up any rubbish you see when out walking

12. Learn Something new

• Learn how to say a few phrases in a different language OR
• Pick a room in your home to organise and declutter.