It’s almost the new year! Are you ready for a fresh start?
Creating New Year’s Resolutions is the first step towards ensuring a productive year ahead. Setting goals for yourself that resonate with you will help you become the best version of yourself.
If you’re not sure what resolutions to write down, you’re in the right place. Here is a comprehensive list of 121 New Year’s Resolutions ideas for students like you. Without further ado, check it out!
Academic Goals
- Get an A in all of your classes
- Get a certain GPA each semester
- Get a certain score on a standardized test
- Complete all your assignments on time
- Attend all your classes regularly (only miss a set number per semester)
- Win a certain number of competitions
- Win a certain number of scholarships
- Find a tutor or study group and use it fully
- Create a study schedule and stick to it
- Set aside a specific time and place for studying
- Take thorough notes in class
- Build a project through coding
- Go abroad for a while and learn the language
- Review your notes regularly
- Participate actively in class discussions
- Take breaks to rest and recharge
- Set goals for each semester or quarter
- Use study aids like flashcards or online quizzes
- Always take practice exams to prepare for tests
- Practice time management skills
- Stay organized by keeping track of assignments and deadlines
- Seek extra help from professors or TA’s if needed
- Network with professors and classmates regularly
- Stay up-to-date with current events in your field
- Get into a certain college
- Get into a certain graduate program
- Complete a personal research paper
Career Goals
- Find a part-time job or internship
- Get a raise or promotion to a certain position
- Create a professional resume and cover letter
- Attend career fairs and job expos regularly
- Join a professional organization or club related to your field of study
- Network with professionals in your field
- Volunteer in a field you’re interested in
- Learn a new skill or take a class that could help you in your career
- Create a LinkedIn profile and start networking
- Attend a job or career development seminar or workshop
- Practice your interview skills
- Find a mentor in your field
- Create a career plan or roadmap
- Stay up-to-date with current events and trends in your field
- Research salary and benefits information for your field
- Learn how to negotiate salary and benefits
- Consider furthering your education with a graduate degree or certification
- Learn how to market yourself and your skills effectively
- Stay positive and motivated in your job search
- Create a portfolio of your work to showcase to potential employers.
- Attend college fairs or visit college campuses to learn more about your options
- Participating in a work-study program or apprenticeship to gain practical experience in your field of interest
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Personal Growth Goals
- Improve physical health by exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet
- Improve mental health by seeking help when needed and practicing self-care
- Learn a new skill or hobby
- Read 2 books every month
- Travel to new places
- Volunteer regularly in your community
- Practice gratitude regularly with a gratitude journal
- Set and achieve personal goals
- Learn a new language
- Learn to cook and/or bake
- Create a system for managing digital items, such as files and emails
- Create a daily schedule or plan to manage time and tasks more effectively
- Practice mindfulness or meditation regularly
- Call your family every week
- Try a new healthy recipe every week
- Floss every day
- Take vitamins every day
- Build new connections with others regularly
- Practice self-acceptance and self-love
- Improve communication skills
- Build self-confidence
- Develop leadership skills
- Improve decision-making skills
- Practice forgiveness daily
- Have a social media detox every month
Financial Goals
- Earn a certain amount of money in 6 months
- Earn a certain amount of money in 1 year
- Create a budget and stick to it
- Get a part-time job
- Get an internship
- Save at least $500 in an emergency fund
- Get a credit card
- Raise your credit score to a certain point
- Donate a certain amount of money regularly
- Open a savings account and save at least $100 per month
- Start a college savings plan by setting aside a small amount of money each month
- Track your savings progress regularly
- Invest in a 401(k) or other retirement savings plan
- Learn how to invest in stocks, mutual funds, or other investment vehicles
- Start a side hustle to earn extra income
- Get a job in a certain area of work or company
- Learn how to do taxes
- Avoid unnecessary expenses and impulse buys
- Consider refinancing student loans to get a lower interest rate
- Learn how to save money on taxes by taking advantage of deductions and credits
- Save money on entertainment by finding free or inexpensive activities to do
- Learn how to save money on travel by finding deals on flights, hotels, and other expenses
- Start a college savings plan for any children or dependents
- Complete a money-saving challenge
- Become a millionaire
Relationship Goals
- Practice good communication with loved ones
- Make a commitment to spend quality time with loved ones regularly
- Make a habit of expressing gratitude and appreciation for loved ones
- Practice forgiveness with loved ones
- Respect loved ones’ boundaries and needs
- Show love and affection to loved ones
- Build trust in relationships
- Practice active listening in relationships
- Learn how to resolve conflicts in a healthy way
- Set relationship goals with loved ones and work towards achieving them
- Practice honesty and transparency in relationships
- Seek support and guidance from loved ones when needed
- Practice compassion and empathy towards loved ones
- Learn how to give and receive love in a healthy way
- Practice gratitude and appreciation for loved ones on a regular basis
- Make time for fun and relaxation with loved ones
- Support loved ones’ passions and hobbies
- Express love and appreciation to loved ones regularly
- Practice healthy boundaries in relationships
- Cut off toxic people around you
- Make a few great friends
- Make self-care a priority to maintain healthy relationships
Conclusion
I hope these 121 New Year’s resolutions have given you some inspiration for your own goals in the new year. Remember that the key to achieving your goals is to start small and be consistent.
Choose one or two resolutions to focus on at a time, and make a plan for how you will work towards them. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you don’t see immediate progress– it takes time and effort to make lasting changes.
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