New year. New brainrot.

Let’s be real: by February 1st, most "New Year, New Me" gym memberships are already gathering dust, and those green smoothies have been replaced by iced coffee and spite. We often set these massive, life-altering goals only to feel like failures when we can't keep up with the soul-crushing pressure.

This year, do things differently.

Forget "hiking at dawn" or "listening to billionaire TED talks." It’s time to lean into the brainrot humour and the beautifully chaotic side of life. You deserve a list of 25 silly, low-stakes resolutions that are actually fun to keep. 

Whether you’re reading this while nursing a New Year’s Eve hangover or just looking for a mid-year vibe shift, these habits are here to make your lifestyle 100% more legendary.

Consider this a gift for your new beginning, curated just for you by Nestasia. Let’s dive in: 

1. Click a selfie with at least 100 cats

Become the ultimate paparazzi for every neighbourhood stray and café kitty you encounter. It’s time to fill your camera roll with something better than screenshots of memes. Wake up each day with the thought that “100 feline celebrities are waiting for their close-up!”

2. Aim to pet every dog you see

Life is too short to walk past a furry good boy (or girl) without petting! This is the only networking that actually matters, so get ready to make a lot of four-legged best friends this year. This might be the only new year resolution idea that actually matters for your mental health.

3. Treat houseplants as roommates & talk to them daily 

If you’re going to spend hundreds on a succulent in a cute planter, the least you can do is give it some tea! Tell them about your workday drama; they’re great listeners, they never interrupt, and they hopefully won’t move out without notice!

4. Give stuffed animals a spa treatment (once every two months)

Your childhood plushies have been through it all and deserve a little pampering. A quick fluff and a gentle clean every couple of months keep the "emotional support squad" looking fresh and iconic.

5. Leave yourself encouraging notes every night to read the morning after

Be your own hype-man by leaving a "you got this" (or more personalised) sticky note on your mirror or coffee pot. It’s a humour-filled way to hack your brain and start the new year feeling like you’ve actually got your life together.

6. Light scented candles when nothing special is happening

Stop waiting for a "special occasion" to burn the expensive mahogany-teakwood candle. Making it through a Tuesday afternoon is a celebration in itself, so go ahead and set the mood for low key celebration throughout the new year.

7. Choose a mug of the month & commit to it emotionally

Monogamy is hard, but committing to one ceramic vessel for 30 days is a New Year's goal you can actually achieve. Whether it’s an oversized thrifted find or a funny quote mug, let it be the centrepiece of your morning ritual for the month.

8. Start buying more flowers (especially for people who least expect them)

Brightening someone’s day with a random bouquet is the ultimate lifestyle flex. Forget waiting for a big celebration, sending "just because" blooms is the energy you should be manifesting for this new year.

P.S. Don’t forget to buy yourself flowers too, and give your favourite vase a reason to exist.

9. Track your style moodboard from previous years

Revisiting your past aesthetics is a total celebration of your style evolution. You’ll probably find that your "experimental" phase from three years ago is actually back on trend now. It’s one of those funny resolutions that saves your bank account while proving you were a fashion icon all along.

Psst… if you want to flex your evolved style, check out Nestasia jewellery, it’s the cherry on your moodboard moment.

10. Spend more time on Pinterest than Instagram

Trade the "comparison trap" of IG for the pure, unfiltered aesthetic of Pinterest boards. It’s one of those new year resolution ideas that actually protects your peace while helping you plan your dream home decor.

11. Find as much new music as you can (and stop playing the same five songs on loop)

It's time to officially retire the same five "melancholy" anthems you’ve had on repeat since 2023! Searching for new sounds is the best way to avoid new year boredom and finally find the perfect high-energy soundtrack for your life. 

Check out the Nestasia Spotify profile for curated playlists if you want to take a rest day from music discovery.

12. Watch foreign movies without subtitles

Turn your movie night into a high-stakes guessing game to see if you can actually follow the plot. It’s a funny, low-effort way to feel cultured without actually having to study, making it one of the most chaotic goals on this list. 

13. Reduce doom-scrolling on shopping apps

Your bank account deserves a celebration, and that starts with closing the 47 open tabs in your cart. Let’s swap the "buy now" brainrot for literally any other hobby that doesn't involve waiting for a delivery person.

14. Start reading terms & conditions for random products

Let’s be honest, we’ve all been selling our souls to software updates since 2010 without a second thought. Making it a goal to actually read the fine print is peak adulting, plus it’s funny to see what you’ve been agreeing to all these years.

Whether it’s a toothbrush or a mega party platter, every product has a story hidden in the fine print.

15. Use the desk for actual work (and not treat it as decorative furniture)

This is a resolution to take seriously if your desk has become an expensive graveyard for empty coffee cups and photo frames. For the new year, try to actually sit and work there instead of working from your bed. 

16. Immediately mute work groups after stepping out of the office

Protecting your peace is the only trend that should matter in the new year. As soon as you clock out, those "urgent" pings become a "tomorrow problem." It’s one of those habits that turns every evening into a tiny celebration of your freedom.

17. DM dream companies with suggestions until they ask for a resume

Channel that "delusion is the solution" energy for your career goals. Whether you're a millennial looking for a pivot or Gen Z entering the chat, being "annoyingly helpful" in the DMs can be a funny way to bypass the boring HR portals this new year.

18. Turn tweets into a book (channel your inner Gina Linetti)

Your 2 AM thoughts, witty thoughts turned tweets, deserve to be immortalised in a coffee table book. It’s a funny way to look back at your digital brainrot and realise you’ve actually been a comedic genius this whole time. 

Truly an iconic happy new year project!

19. Stop commenting on every post

You don't need to have an opinion on everything sometimes; the "keyboard warrior" habits need a vacation. Saving your energy for things that actually matter is a goal that will save you so much unnecessary stress in the new year.

20. Reply to people while the text is still emotionally relevant

No more leaving people on "read" for three business weeks. Replying while the vibes are still fresh is a funny but effective way to maintain friendships without the "sorry for the late reply" tax. It’s a new year resolution idea that keeps your social life thriving.

21. Share email IDs instead of phone numbers when approached by strangers

This is the ultimate professional-yet-distant lifestyle flex. If a stranger asks for your digits, give them your professional email instead. Nothing kills a "hey lol" vibe faster than a formal subject line. It’s a funny way to keep your boundaries intact.

22. Trade night club hopping for coffee bar hopping

Swap the loud music and overpriced drinks for some high-quality caffeine and actually being able to hear your friends talk. It’s a celebration of your sleep schedule and a much more sustainable lifestyle trend for anyone over the age of 22!

23. Aim to master harmless sarcasm

Channel your inner Chandler Bing because, honestly, if you aren't making a joke when you're uncomfortable, are you even living? It’s a funny way to survive the new year without losing your mind.

24. Cut down on chips, fries & nachos

This is not an intervention for "no carbs," we’re just saying maybe stop pouring a family-sized bag of chips on big bowls and treat them as a "light snack." Instead of quitting cold turkey, find your favourite lifestyle swaps like air-popped popcorn or baked munchies that still hit that salty craving. 

25. Annoy younger siblings less

You can’t legally get rid of them, so aim for a "mutually agreed-upon peace treaty." It’s a funny family goal that makes home life a little less chaotic. After all, a happy new year starts with fewer "stop touching my stuff" arguments!

Which Resolution is Calling Your Name?

Consider this your official permission slip to skip the boring stuff. You don’t need to reinvent your entire personality to win at the new year; you just need goals that actually make you smile.

From befriending every neighbourhood stray to finally muting those work chats to protect your peace, these are the habits that actually stick. 

Life is too short for "gym-only" vibes and impossible trends. So, embrace the brainrot, find the humour in the daily grind, and let’s make this happy new year your most iconic era yet!