45 FUN New Year’s Resolutions Ideas You’ll Actually Want To Do

Setting New Year’s resolutions is a great way to challenge yourself to try new things and set new goals, but your resolutions don’t have to be life-changing or something that eventually ends up feeling like a chore.

In fact, setting a few fun and lighthearted goals is a great way to make it easier to achieve your resolutions and feel good at the end of the year. When you choose goals that bring you happiness and excitement, you’re more likely to stick with them and want to do them.

As you go through the list of fun New Year’s resolutions below, copy or write down the ones that genuinely sound enjoyable to you, and any others you think of, and put them under a “it would be fun to do” list. This takes the pressure off because you don’t have to do them, they’re optional but you know that you’ll have a good time and will be motivated to do them.

Of course you can still set more serious goals, and for that I highly recommend reading how to set new year goals. And, here are 12 powerful New Year affirmations that can help you get into a positive mindset.

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45 Fun New Year’s Resolution Ideas You’ll Be Excited to Do!

1. Try one new activity every month (e.g., pottery, salsa dancing, archery).
2. Plan a solo trip to a place you’ve always wanted to visit.
3. Explore a local attraction or museum you’ve never been to.
4. Attend a few live events, like concerts or comedy shows.
5. Take a cooking class for a cuisine you’ve never tried making.
6. Book a hot air balloon ride or zip-lining adventure.
7. Host themed dinner parties with friends.
8. Go stargazing or watch a meteor shower.
9. Try an escape room with friends.
10. Start a new creative hobby, like painting, knitting, or photography.
11. Learn how to play a musical instrument.
12. Experiment with baking and create your signature dessert.
13. Start a scrapbook or photo journal of your adventures.
14. Go on more weekend getaways or staycations.
15. Take up gardening and grow something unique.
16. Learn how to mix your own cocktails or mocktails.
17. Create a vision board full of joyful, exciting goals.
18. Take a fun dance class, like Salsa or ballroom.
19. Start a YouTube or TikTok channel documenting your fun experiences.
20. Organize monthly game nights or movie marathons with friends.
21. Send a random “thinking of you” card to loved ones once a month.
22. Join a social club or group aligned with your interests.
23. Plan a picnic or barbecue in a beautiful spot each season.
24. Go to karaoke night, even if you’re nervous to sing.
25. Volunteer for a cause that makes you smile.
26. Be the first to say “yes” to spontaneous plans.
27. Reconnect with an old friend by inviting them for coffee.
28. Throw a themed costume party, just because.
29. Try a new relaxing ritual like candlelit baths or sound baths.
30. Make a playlist of songs for each season.
31. Create a “joy jar” and add one happy memory each week.
32. Treat yourself to a monthly spa day at home.
33. Take up weekly yoga or Pilates to strengthen your body.
34. Go for morning or sunset walks in nature.
35. Create a list of 12 comedy series or movies that always makes you laugh and watch one each month.
36. Paint a boring room in your home a new color.
37. Learn a new card game or board game with friends.
38. Commit to naps when you need them—guilt-free.
39. Spend a day doing absolutely nothing productive, just for fun.
40. Take a fun class, like improv or painting and sipping wine.
41. Read a book each month that brings you joy.
42. Learn a few phrases in a new language just for fun.
43. Write a list of things that make you smile and do one every week.
44. Experiment with different styles to express your personality.
45. Set aside a day each month for your favorite guilty pleasures.