By Rhianna Goodall

I know new year’s resolutions are often thought as silly or as something you give up in the first week in January, but isn’t there something so promising about the thought of a clean slate and having aspirations for the year ahead?

Whether you’re into the new ‘winter arc’ trend or want to become ‘that girl’, self-improvement is becoming a dominating trend – and there’s no better time to become the best version of yourself than in the new year. A fresh start, a new year, a new you!

New year’s resolutions can be as serious as you want, so start small or think big. Take the pressure off of hardcore committing to your resolutions, it’s all about setting the right intentions. Set the tone for 2025. If you want to get out of your comfort zone more next year, or just want to start some new, positive habits, there’s something for everyone. Welcome to your guide to new year’s resolutions.

Self-care

• Set aside an hour for yourself a day, relax and recharge
• Treat yourself once (or more) a week: there is truth to sweet treat culture
• Reduce your screentime, reconnect with yourself by disconnecting from the digital world
• Find a Sunday reset routine.

Financial

• Create a monthly budget plan
• Set saving goals, for travelling etc.
• Start an emergency fund

Hobbies

• Dedicate 30 minutes a day to learning a new language
• Start journalling, clear your head and go as artsy as you want!
• Relax by picking up a crafty skill: painting, sewing, photography…

Fitness

• Go for regular hot girl walks, pick a playlist and go!
• Try something new: take up a new sport or experiment with different forms of exercise like yoga or pilates
• Join a local class
• Aim to get 10,000 steps each day

University

• Go to those 9am lectures, then buy a sweet treat (you deserve it)
• Spend a study session a week catching up on readings
• Join a society: joining a society is a great way to make friends at uni and learn new skills. Try writing for the Telegraph or starting your own show at Fusion Radio (to name a few).

Relationships

• Go on solo dates, get to know yourself better!
• Put yourself out there, expand your social horizons and meet new people
• Schedule plans with your friends regularly, life gets busy, make time for each other!

Try a resolution and see what fits! Cut your hair, clean your room, read a book, buy yourself flowers. Do what feels good for you and prioritise fun. 2025 is about doing what you want. Show up for yourself and watch everything change. Happy new year!