18 New Year Resolutions We Bet You Cannot Keep

January 02, 2024

Whether or not we go out and party on New Year, one thing is for sure. We all have made or still make New Year's resolutions. The best ones always are the ones that seem easy but are somehow impossible to achieve! Here are the top 18 New Year's resolutions that we definitely relate to and we hope you might as well, but definitely will break before the 2nd of Jan.

18 New Year Resolutions That Are Too Hard To Keep

1. Become a ninja-level snack eater without making any noise during midnight fridge raids

Guess what the best cure for insomnia is? No, it is not turning over and trying to sleep by counting sheep. The best cure is going down to the refrigerator for a midnight food raid! At least, this is what we believe. (Don’t say you don't as well!) But there’s no point in waking up your whole family when you raid your fridge in the middle of the night. And even though you may have made a New Year's resolution to not do that, we all know that it’s going to happen again.

2. Perfect the art of parallel parking in one swift attempt without pulling forward and backward 20 times

How many years have it been since you learned to drive? You know that it has been a long time and now you have decided to be a pro at parallel parking. One attempt is all you have given yourself to perfect the art of parallel parking. In fact, you have made a New Year resolution of it. Not to burst your bubble, but we all know this is another New Year’s resolution that is going to get broken. 

3. Commit to finding the perfect meme response for every situation life throws at me

Since it is not possible to eliminate the woes of life, perhaps you have made a unique New Year’s resolution of having a comeback for every woeful situation life throws at you. But let’s be honest here. We are all acquainted with the fight or flight response, and in those real-life situations, a new “freeze” situation joins the party. That’s another New Year's resolution broken.

4. Stop splurging unnecessarily on anything that tickles your fancy

The favourite book you had your eye on for days- it’s finally half the price. Or those shoes that you saw in an ad are finally back in stock. What do you do? You have two options- save money by not buying anything since you already have enough books and enough shoes. Or you just open the site, splurge on what tickles your fancy, and wait at the door for your package to arrive. We don’t know about you, but our New Year resolution of not splurging is just not going to be achieved.

5. Exercise at least four times a week

Yes, you had indeed decided to lose weight four years ago, and that has been your one constant New Year resolution. Yes, you had also worked towards your goal by exercising. Though the exercising cell probably left you within a week of exercising, you have continued to believe delusion is the answer. So, here we go again with the funny New Year resolution of working out four times a week.

6. Cutting down on sugar and extra calories

Following up on the previous point you cannot go to the gym without modifying your diet. So again the story of four years continues with you exercising as well as cutting down on sugar and extra fries with your burger. But we all know how “healthy” your pizza is since it has some green leaves on top (wink). And thus, the story of following a New Year resolution based on less food and more exercise again meets its end.

7. Socialising and meeting new people

Whether you are a student or a working professional, you will need friends. However, meeting friends is not possible if they are all working in different cities or around the world. To find some semblance of balance in your work and life, you have decided to be a social butterfly. Or just a social cocoon by putting yourself out there and meeting new people. Thanks to your anxiety and immense talent for feeling sleepy, your New Year resolution has gone/ will go to sleep too.

8. Get your sleep cycle on track

Speaking of sleep, you can seem to do it anywhere except when it’s time to sleep- at night, in your bed. You go to sleep as the sun peeks from between your curtains and the birds start their morning gossip outside your window. Of course, you have finally made a New Year's resolution to get your sleep cycle on track- go to bed by 10 and wake up at 6. Yet, you find yourself waking till 6 in the morning and sleeping till 12, on New Year’s Day itself.

9. Staying off social media for at least 12 hours

Checking your phone every day first thing in the morning was a bad habit, and you realised that. And it was more so because being on social media made you susceptible to a lot of negativity. Thus, your next New Year resolution is to stay off social media for a day. At least half a day. Then you decide to spend at most an hour on social media. Finally, you find yourself checking Instagram every two minutes. Who cares about resolutions anyway?

10. Not irritate your siblings every time you see them

We see siblings, and we think, "Attack". Your siblings seem to know this thought of yours and they are ready to call your parents. So you make a New Year's resolution not to attack them as soon as you see them. But don’t they just look so peaceful, minding their own business? So you just forget all the New Year's resolutions and start irritating them once again.

11. Choosing productivity over Netflix and chilling on the weekends

After a whole week of tiring work, surely we all want to just relax and recharge on the weekends. That includes Netflix and chilling. But then you find your friends travelling, following their passions, and building something of their own. Two hours of adrenaline rush, and you are back to being a couch potato again, as before your New Year resolutions.

12. The annual weight loss goal

Shedding those “holiday cheer” pounds always sits tall and proud on the New Year’s resolution list, doesn’t it? Armed with gym memberships and kale smoothies, you start strong - until life throws pizza nights and lazy Sundays your way. Suddenly, your treadmill doubles as a coat rack, and "meal prep" turns into reheating leftovers. Let’s be real: the annual weight loss goal is less about the scale and more about your determination to keep the carrot cake at bay. Better luck next time, champ!

13. Learn a new language

Ah, the classic “learn a new language” resolution - because who wouldn’t want to casually drop Je parle français or Arigatō gozaimashita into conversations? You download an app, crush the basics, and feel unstoppable... until you realise fluency requires more than binge-watching foreign dramas with subtitles. Soon, your enthusiasm fizzles, and “Hola” becomes the extent of your multilingual prowess. But hey, at least you can confidently order tacos now. Maybe next year you'll conquer verb conjugations - or at least try!

14. Meditate daily

Meditating daily sounds blissful, doesn’t it? Just you, your thoughts, and inner peace - until your mind starts replaying yesterday’s embarrassing moments at the family dinner or crafting imaginary comebacks to your boss’ snarky comments. Day one is serene; by day three, you’re using your meditation time to scroll Instagram. “Clear your mind,” they say, but clearing your schedule for five uninterrupted minutes feels harder than mastering levitation. While you may not reach Zen this year, at least you’ll perfect the art of sitting still... sort of.

15. Become a morning person

“This year, I’ll become a morning person,” you declare, setting your alarm for 5 a.m. with Pinterest-worthy plans of sunrise yoga and journaling. Day one? You hit snooze six times, groggily chug coffee, and wonder why the sun is awake so early. By week two, your late-night Netflix marathons have won, and your mornings are back to chaos. But hey, the early bird can keep its worm - night owls have way more fun anyway, right?

16. Stick to that skincare regime 

This is the year you finally stick to that 10-step skincare routine - until you realise it’s basically a full-time job. Week one, your face is glowing like a K-drama star. Week two, you're skipping toner because who has the energy? By week three, it’s back to washing your face with whatever’s nearby and hoping for the best. Skincare consistency? More like a skincare hassle. Look on the bright side, at least you’re thinking about sunscreen now… sometimes.

17. Finish the art project you always wanted to start 

This year, you’re finally going to finish that art project - right after you buy the perfect supplies, watch 27 tutorials, and wait for “creative inspiration.” You start strong, sketching with enthusiasm, only to hit the dreaded mid-project slump. Suddenly, life is too busy, and your masterpiece becomes a permanent resident of the “unfinished projects” pile. Oh well, at least you’ve got paint-stained hands and a newfound appreciation for procrastination. Maybe next year, Picasso!

18. Keep the indoor plants healthy

You vow to keep your indoor plants thriving this year, convinced you’ve got the green thumb of a botanical expert. Day one: water, sunlight, love. Day ten: you’re Googling, “why is my plant turning brown?” By week three, you’re negotiating with a wilting fern and wondering if it’s too late to apologise for overwatering... or was it neglect? Turns out, being a plant parent is harder than it looks. But hey, succulents are forgiving - mostly. Just avoid eye contact with the cactus.

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed our blog with all the relatable New Year resolutions that never seem achievable. Maybe try to achieve one in the coming year? (wink)

As we navigate the twists and turns of New Year resolutions, here is one that is both achievable and rewarding - staying organised! Our collection of planners and notebooks is here to turn aspirations into actionable plans. Visit our stationery section, and pick out a hardbound notebook to jot down important dates, plans, and appointments.

While New Year resolutions may sometimes take unexpected detours, love is something you do not want to compromise. Embrace the upcoming season of love with our enchanting Valentine's Day collection. From decorative golden accents for your wife to stylish laptop bags and cases for your husband, we have it all. The season of love is upon us, and you do not want to miss out on our Valentine's decor collection. Create a cosy and intimate setting for your partner with plush cushions, vibrant artificial flowers housed in slender vases, and wall decorations that enchant.

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