77 New Year’s Resolution Ideas and How to Keep Them

This year, go beyond fleeting New Year’s resolutions to build strong habits that deliver lasting success. 

Studies show that one simple thing can dramatically improve your odds of sticking with a New Year’s resolution — from a 9% chance of success to 55% or higher.

Here’s how to do it — with 77 ideas to set you on a better path any time of the year.

How to turn resolutions into lasting success

Understanding why some resolutions succeed and others fail can help you beat the odds with your own goals this year. Here’s what recent studies have to say.

The most popular New Year’s resolutions

Believe it or not, it doesn’t matter what your resolution is about. The topic doesn’t have a lot to do with the outcome. In fact, many people make more than one resolution across different areas.

The categories in our list of New Year’s resolution ideas span the most popular categories, including health (79%), finances (61%), relationships (57%), personal interests (55%), and career (49%).

How long most people keep New Year’s resolutions

Without the right framework in place, most new habits don’t survive. Studies of people who make New Year’s resolutions have found that:

• 23% quit in the first week
• 43% give up in the first month
• 91% quit before the end of the year

So, only 9% of Americans tend to complete their resolutions, but in one large-scale study, a whopping 55% of the participants managed to keep their resolutions by adding one simple thing: support.

Best ways to make your New Year’s resolutions last

Studies have shown that several key factors can dramatically improve your chance of success:

1. Say it like you mean it. Don’t set resolutions just because it’s tradition. The most successful goals are tied to genuine needs for change and personal motivation — at any time of the year.
2. Choose positive goals: Trying to do something is easier than trying not to do something. “Eat more fruit” makes you think about fruit, so it’s easier to accomplish than “Eat less junk food,” which makes you think about junk food. 
3. Set key milestones: People are more likely to stick with challenging goals, but we need moments to celebrate along the way. Breaking it down into weekly or monthly goals can help.
4. Plan for obstacles: Think about things that might get in your way and create a plan for handling each one. That way, when problems pop up, you’ll be ready.
5. Build in support: People who write down their goals and establish accountability measures are twice as likely to achieve them. 

That last one seems to be the most important, but the nature of your support matters: too much support can be even worse than too little. If your accountability partner starts hounding you, you’re more likely to quit so they’ll stop asking about it.

Studies recommend a friend or accountability group (choose wisely), a professional coach, or technology — just make sure you’ll get the support you want without too much prodding. (With Quicken, you’re covered.)

Ready? Let’s get to the list!

Financial resolution ideas

These first 11 New Year’s resolution ideas are all about money and finance — designed to fit any level of financial literacy.

1. Create your financial playbook

What financial rules, principles, and decision-making frameworks do you want to live by? For example: “I will always sleep on purchases over $200” or “I will rebalance investments when any asset class deviates by more than 5%.” Start by writing down three guidelines, and set a calendar reminder to review them each month to see if you want to change them or add any more. 

Tip to make it stick: Build your financial playbook in Quicken LifeHub so you’ll always have it with you.

2. Cut the lifestyle creep

It’s easy to spend more money when you make more money. Maybe too easy. If you want to keep your lifestyle from ballooning out of control, send any extra money from raises, bonuses, or side income to your savings account or investments — before you can spend it.

Tip to make it stick: Set a monthly savings transfer in Quicken and make it automatic.

3. Learn to read financial statements

This goal can apply to just about any financial statements, from the balance sheet for your own small business to the 10-k filings of publicly traded companies. Like any goal, it’s best to break it into smaller steps, such as buying a book and reading a chapter or two each month, or setting up monthly meetings with a financial advisor who can walk you through it.

Tip to make it stick: Add goal reminders to your calendar — even if it’s just 30 minutes of reading every Saturday — and capture key insights in Quicken LifeHub.

4. Map your money triggers

Spending and investing can boost your mood or tank it, depending on the situation. Keep a journal this year that tracks how different financial decisions make you feel, identifying your emotional triggers around spending and investing. Use these insights to build habits that work better for your unique “financial chemistry.”

Tip to make it stick: Organize your insights in Quicken LifeHub so you’ll always have them with you, and schedule weekly calendar reminders to add to them.

5. Start a financial book club 

Read one financial book each quarter with friends or family to deepen your financial knowledge and share insights. If you’re feeling ambitious, read one each month. Either way, add weekly progress goals to your calendar. Creating a habit of achieving small weekly goals will make a huge difference throughout the year. 

Tip to make it stick: Add key insights, guidelines, and principles in Quicken LifeHub. If you’re hosting monthly get-togethers, add a monthly budget in Quicken.

6. Set up a simple estate plan

Creating a will, designating power of attorney, and setting up other basic estate planning documents might not be the most exciting resolution, but it’s one of the most important things you can do for your family. Break this one down into manageable steps across the year to make it less overwhelming.

Tip to make it stick: Use the estate planning section in Quicken LifeHub to track your progress, organize your documents, and share them as needed. 

7. Create an emergency guide

If something unexpected happened to you or if your area was facing a natural disaster, would your family know what to do? Document essential information like insurance policies, account details, key contacts, and rendezvous points. Include step-by-step instructions for handling different scenarios.

Tip to make it stick: Build your emergency playbook in Quicken LifeHub and share it securely with your family. Set a reminder to review and update it quarterly.

8. Meet with a financial advisor

Getting professional guidance can help you create a long-term wealth plan that aligns with your goals. Don’t just set one meeting — plan for regular check-ins throughout the year to stay on track and adjust your strategy as needed. Schedule your first three meetings now, and add calendar reminders to prepare questions and review your finances a week before each meeting.

Tip to make it stick: Add your plan to Quicken LifeHub so you can easily review it anytime, anywhere.

9. Set up a family money meeting routine

Regular financial discussions with your partner or children can help build healthy money habits for everyone. Choose a consistent day and time each month, and make it engaging with specific topics and goals for each meeting. Keep notes to track your family’s progress and decisions along the way, and make each meeting a special event — great food can go a long way toward helping your family look forward to it. 

Tip to make it stick: Record and share your notes and resolutions in Quicken LifeHub, and track any spending resolutions in Quicken.

10. Define your money values

Your spending should reflect what matters most to you. Take the time to write down your core values, and make it a habit to think about them this year as you’re making financial decisions. This might mean prioritizing experiences over possessions, choosing to invest in certain companies over others, or moving more money in your budget toward a pet project. Set up monthly calendar reminders to review your priorities and track your progress.

Tip to make it stick: Document your money values in Quicken LifeHub, and review your spending and investments in Quicken to see how well they align. 

11. Save up for one of your other resolutions!

Pick another resolution from this list that requires some funding — maybe that trek through national parks or your dream creative space — and start a dedicated savings plan for it. Having the financial piece figured out will make other goals more achievable.

Tip to make it stick: Plan your ultimate goal in Quicken LifeHub, and set up your savings in Quicken.

Health and fitness goals

These unique New Year’s resolution ideas are all about health and fitness — structured, well-defined, and achievable.

12. Start a workout accountability group

Find 2-3 friends who share similar fitness goals and commit to regular check-ins. Meet weekly (virtually or in person) to share progress, celebrate wins, and work through challenges together. Take turns researching and sharing new workout ideas to keep things fresh and engaging for everyone. You can even take turns being “captain” for the month — organizing meetups and providing that month’s workout challenge.

Tip to make it stick: Set up a fitness hub in Quicken LifeHub with your workout challenges, goals, and key medical info in case of emergency.

13. Master three new healthy cooking techniques

Choose three cooking methods that can transform your daily meals — like batch cooking, meal prepping, or mastering a specific cuisine (Mediterranean, plant-based, etc.). Dedicate four months to each technique, giving yourself enough time to incorporate it fully into your routine before moving to the next.

Tip to make it stick: Collect your most important recipes and techniques in Quicken LifeHub, and set your monthly grocery budget in Quicken.

14. Complete a physical challenge that scares you

Pick something that feels just beyond your current abilities — whether that’s running a half marathon, doing your first pull-up, or holding a handstand for 30 seconds. Break down your big goal into monthly milestones, and create a specific training schedule that builds progressively toward your target.

Tip to make it stick: Create a training log in Quicken LifeHub to track your progress and celebrate your wins along the way.

15. Keep a food and mood journal

Track not just what you eat, but how different foods affect your energy, mood, and cravings throughout the day. Document timing, portions, and how you feel 1-2 hours after eating. Use these insights to build eating habits that truly support your body’s needs and your daily rhythm. Set three daily reminders to log your meals and mood — morning, afternoon, and evening — and review your journal weekly to spot patterns and adjust your eating habits.

Tip to make it stick: Organize your entries and insights in Quicken LifeHub so you won’t lose track of them over time.

16. Explore your needs for rest and recovery

Create a systematic approach to understanding your body’s recovery needs. Track your sleep quality, stress levels, and exercise intensity daily. Note how different combinations affect your energy and performance, then use these insights to create personalized guidelines for when to push harder and when to prioritize rest. Set weekly calendar reminders to review your patterns and adjust your workout and rest schedule.

Tip to make it stick: Use Quicken LifeHub to organize your observations and insights. 

17. Build strength in your weakest area

Identify your biggest physical weakness — whether it’s upper body strength, core stability, flexibility, or balance. Create a focused training plan that targets this area with progressive exercises three times per week, while maintaining your overall fitness routine. Take monthly progress photos or videos and keep a detailed training log, and schedule quarterly assessments to adjust your training plan as needed.

Tip to make it stick: Add your plan and progress to Quicken LifeHub, where you can share it securely with an accountability partner or personal trainer.

18. Create a morning movement routine

Design a 10-15 minute sequence that energizes you for the day ahead. Combine stretching, strengthening, and mobility work in a way that feels sustainable and enjoyable. Start with just 5 minutes if needed, and gradually build up to your target duration. Record each session in a journal or calendar to track your consistency, and reward yourself monthly for maintaining the routine.

Tip to make it stick: Document your routine in Quicken LifeHub and add to it over time. For even more motivation, include your pre-planned reward schedule.

19. Master proper form in one complex exercise

Choose a challenging movement pattern like deadlifts, squats, or kettlebell swings. Work with a qualified trainer to learn proper form, then practice deliberately and consistently. Focus on understanding the biomechanics of the movement and how to adjust it for your body. Film yourself monthly to track form improvements. 

Tip to make it stick: Set aside money in your Quicken budget for periodic trainer check-ins to make sure you’re maintaining proper form.

20. Develop a stress-busting workout collection

Create a varied library of workouts specifically designed for different types of stress relief — high-intensity sessions for burning off nervous energy, gentle movement for calming anxiety, or meditative exercises for mental clarity. Test and refine what works best for different stress situations, setting reminders to try at least one new stress-relief workout each month.

Tip to make it stick: Organize your workout collection in Quicken LifeHub by stress type and intensity level. 

21. Learn to cook six new healthy comfort foods

Transform your favorite comfort foods into healthier versions that satisfy cravings while aligning with your nutrition goals. Master one recipe every two months, practicing until you can make it without looking at the recipe and it truly feels like comfort food.

Tip to make it stick: Create a dedicated recipe collection in Quicken LifeHub for your healthy comfort foods, and set up a monthly “comfort food” budget in Quicken.

22. Create your ideal active rest day

Design a template for rest days that keeps you moving gently while allowing for proper recovery. Experiment with different combinations of light activities like walking, stretching, or yoga to find the sweet spot between complete rest and maintaining momentum in your fitness journey. Schedule your active rest days in advance, treat them as importantly as your workout days, and keep a log of how different rest day activities affect your energy and performance the next day.

Tip to make it stick: Track your progress in Quicken LifeHub — what you’ve tried, your current best fit, and what you intend to try next.

Personal development resolutions

The next 11 New Year’s resolution ideas cover a wide range of personal development areas.

23. Build your confidence

Take control of your self-confidence and expand your comfort zone. Choose one confidence-building challenge each month, such as learning a new skill or tackling an old fear. Take small steps at first, then bigger ones as the small steps get easier. Document your progress and insights, creating a personal playbook of confidence-building strategies that work best for you.

Tip to make it stick: Track your monthly challenges and victories in Quicken LifeHub, and set aside a monthly budget in Quicken for anything you might need.

24. Complete a 30-day meditation challenge

Transform your relationship with mindfulness through a structured approach to meditation. Start with just 5 minutes a day, focusing on simple observation and awareness rather than trying to clear your mind. As you progress, experiment with different meditation styles and gradually increase the duration based on what works for you.

Tip to make it stick: Use Quicken LifeHub to log your daily practice and insights. If you want to create a dedicated space in your home for meditation, save up for it in Quicken.

25. Try some time-free weekends

Dedicate one weekend each month to living without watching the clock. From Friday evening to Monday morning, let your natural rhythms guide when you eat, sleep, and move. Discover how different your experience of time can be when you’re not constantly checking it.

Tip to make it stick: Document your experiences in Quicken LifeHub, noting how these weekends affect your energy and productivity.

26. Design your best life

Create a purposeful approach to learning and exploring what truly works for you. Run monthly experiments with different routines, habits, and practices. Keep detailed notes on what enhances your well-being and productivity, building your personal “owner’s manual” for living your best life. Set monthly reminders to look for patterns, plan new experiments, and refine your approach.

Tip to make it stick: Track your experiments and outcomes in Quicken LifeHub.

27. Read 12 books outside your comfort zone

Expand your perspective by deliberately choosing one book each month from unfamiliar territory. Whether it’s a different genre, culture, or field of study, push yourself to engage with new ideas and viewpoints. Write a brief reflection after each book to capture key insights and how they’ve influenced your thinking.

Tip to make it stick: Record your insights and reflections in Quicken LifeHub. 

28. Master your motivation patterns

Develop a deep understanding of what truly motivates you by conducting a year-long study of your motivation patterns. Track what energizes you versus what depletes you, when you’re most productive, and what helps you the most in following through on commitments. Make it a weekly habit to capture your observations, and set monthly calendar reminders to review and adjust your strategies.

Tip to make it stick: Capture your insights, observations, and motivational strategies in Quicken LifeHub. 

29. Learn a party trick

Choose an entertaining skill you’ve always wanted to master — whether it’s juggling, card tricks, or origami — and develop it into a polished performance piece. Break down the learning process into monthly milestones, practicing regularly until you can confidently share your talent. Set weekly calendar reminders to practice and monthly reminders to document your progress, whether in a journal or on video.

Tip to make it stick: Track your goals and progress in Quicken LifeHub.

30. Build an early warning system for stress

Create a personal stress monitoring system by mapping out your unique stress indicators and responses. Identify the physical, emotional, and behavioral signs that mark different stress levels, and develop specific action plans for each stage of stress escalation. Set up weekly calendar reminders to check in with yourself and capture your observations.

Tip to make it stick: Use Quicken LifeHub to document your action plans, organizing them by stress level. 

31. Master the perfect dinner party

Develop all the skills you need to host memorable gatherings. Focus on one aspect each month — from menu planning and cooking techniques to table setting and conversation facilitation. Practice with small groups to build confidence before hosting larger events.

Tip to make it stick: Create a dinner party playbook in Quicken LifeHub with recipes, playlists, and hosting tips. Set up a monthly entertainment budget in Quicken for practice sessions and supplies.

32. Ditch expectations and be yourself

Launch a year-long exploration of authenticity by identifying situations where you feel pressured to conform to others’ expectations. Keep a detailed journal of these moments, analyzing patterns and practicing new ways to stay true to yourself while maintaining healthy relationships. Schedule monthly reflection sessions to review your growth and adjust your approach.

Tip to make it stick: Create an authenticity journal in Quicken LifeHub to track your insights and progress. 

33. Try something new every week

Challenge yourself to a year of novelty by experiencing one new thing each week. From tasting exotic foods to trying unusual activities, make an adventure out of pushing your boundaries. Keep your “firsts” varied — mix simple challenges with more ambitious ones to maintain your momentum.

Tip to make it stick: Create a “new experiences” log in Quicken LifeHub to document your weekly adventures. Set up a dedicated “try new things” fund in Quicken to support your exploration.

Career resolutions

These 11 New Year’s resolution ideas for work and career offer something for everyone, whether you’re a traditional employee, a small business owner, or self-employed.

34. Get intentional about career fulfillment

Transform your level of fulfillment at work by exploring what truly drives you professionally. Start by writing down all your beliefs about your success and happiness at work. Then, create monthly mini-experiments to test these beliefs in real-world situations. Use your experiences to refine your career vision and guide your professional choices.

Tip to make it stick: Create a career fulfillment tracker in Quicken LifeHub to document your beliefs, experiments, and insights. 

35. Build your career advisory board

Gather a personal board of mentors by identifying and cultivating relationships with 3-4 key advisors who can support different aspects of your professional growth. Think about technical experts, leadership coaches, peer mentors, and industry veterans. Create a structured plan (with calendar reminders) for regular engagement with each mentor.

Tip to make it stick: Use Quicken LifeHub to track mentor contacts, relationships, meeting notes, and action items. 

36. Design your ideal workday

What does your perfect workday look like? Industry news in the morning? Client meetings over lunch? Strategy sessions in the afternoon? Visualize your perfect routine and then implement it piece by piece, restructuring your workday over time to get as close as possible to your ideal. To make it easier, break down your vision into monthly implementation goals and focus on one element at a time.

Tip to make it stick: Document your ideal workday vision and progress in Quicken LifeHub. 

37. Develop your leadership vision

What kind of leader do you want to be at work? What are your core beliefs about effective leadership and what that looks like? For each of these principles, write down a few specific, actionable behaviors you can practice, regardless of your current role. Create monthly focus areas to develop different aspects of your leadership style and routine.

Tip to make it stick: Create a leadership development journal in Quicken LifeHub to track your principles and progress so you’ll always have it with you, even on the go.

38. Grow your professional skill set

List out a complete catalog of your professional skills, taking special note of the skills that bring you the most satisfaction as well as the skills that are most in demand. Then, map out new skills you want to develop, creating a clear pathway for professional growth and greater job satisfaction. Build out a calendar of books, courses, or conventions you want to focus on over the next 3 months to break down your goal into concrete, attainable milestones.

Tip to make it stick: Build your skills inventory in Quicken LifeHub with regular updates and progress tracking. Create a dedicated skills development budget in Quicken for books, courses, and more.

39. Collect a year’s worth of wisdom

Keep a dedicated journal (on paper or digital) where you record key learnings and insights from colleagues, books, projects, training sessions, courses, or even challenges you face throughout the year. Week by week, you’ll build a personal knowledge base that can guide you professionally and influence your career decisions. You can even expand your network by sharing your weekly insights on LinkedIn, TikTok, or any social media you like.

Tip to make it stick: Set up a wisdom journal in Quicken LifeHub to capture your insights — however, wherever, and whenever you want to. 

40. Map your energy zones

Do you tend to have more energy first thing in the morning or at night? Does your most productive work spot change by the season or even hour by hour? Conduct a detailed analysis of your professional energy patterns by tracking when and where you’re most productive, creative, and engaged. Use these insights to optimize your work schedule and maximize your effectiveness during peak periods. 

Tip to make it stick: Set daily calendar reminders to reflect on your productivity, and create an energy tracking journal in Quicken LifeHub to capture your patterns throughout the year.

41. Build a professional time capsule

What does your work life look like today? What will it look like a year from now? Capture a written “snapshot” of your current situation, including your role, skills, challenges, and aspirations. Create a plan to work toward your aspirations by breaking them into smaller goals for each month. Open your time capsule in one year to celebrate your growth and adjust your career strategy.

Tip to make it stick: Document your professional time capsule in Quicken LifeHub so you’ll know exactly where to find it a year from now. (You can keep track of your annual plan there too.)

42. Define your delegation rules

How do you decide what to delegate and when? Does the work you keep on your own plate tend to energize or drain you? Create clear guidelines for the work you want to do yourself versus what you want to delegate or automate, based on your unique skills as well as what you love doing. Practice applying these guidelines throughout the year, and set weekly calendar reminders to review your progress.

Tip to make it stick: Keep your delegation guidelines in Quicken LifeHub and review them each month to see what you might want to add, delete, or change.

43. Build your professional portfolio

Even if you’re not job hunting right now, create a new habit of documenting your work achievements, projects, and learning experiences as they come up throughout the year. Include both quantitative metrics and qualitative insights to build a comprehensive picture of your professional growth.

Tip to make it stick: Organize your work portfolio in Quicken LifeHub so you’ll have all your best work examples, achievements, and experiences in one place.

44. Protect your non-negotiables

Establish clear, specific boundaries around your professional growth and work-life balance. Define your non-negotiable commitments to yourself — whether they’re focused on professional development (like dedicating 2 hours to coursework every week), or personal time (like never skipping family brunch) — and be sure to protect those non-negotiable priorities throughout the year.

Tip to make it stick: Document your non-negotiables in Quicken LifeHub, and set up calendar reminders to track how well you maintain them.

Relationship resolutions

These 11 New Year’s resolution ideas aren’t just for romantic partners. Many of them apply just as well (if not more so) to friends, parents, kids, and even fur babies. 

45. Make appreciation a habit

Transform your relationships by creating new, structured habits of showing gratitude and appreciation. Design a multi-layered system that includes daily affirmations and thank-yous, weekly connection rituals (like a movie night or a weekend hike), monthly acts of thoughtfulness, and quarterly celebrations. Start small, with just one daily gratitude practice, then gradually build up to include more elaborate expressions of appreciation as the habits become natural.

Tip to make it stick: Create your plan in Quicken LifeHub and consider documenting your daily, weekly, and monthly appreciation activities. Set up a “celebration fund” in Quicken for special events and gifts.

46. Organize a weekly “no phones” dinner

Set aside one meal each week to connect with family or friends without digital distractions. Take turns hosting, cooking together, or trying new restaurants to keep the tradition fresh and engaging. Make it a ritual everyone looks forward to by incorporating special conversations or activities, like sharing weekly highlights or playing table games after the meal.

Tip to make it stick: Use Quicken LifeHub to organize dinner themes, favorite recipes, and conversation starters. Set up a monthly budget in Quicken specifically for these connection meals.

47. Focus on connection

Start a journal based on the activities, conversations, and experiences that truly strengthen your relationships — from special nights out to great dialogs at the dog park — noting what works best with different people and situations. Set monthly calendar reminders to review your findings and plan new connection activities. Use what you discover to intentionally vary your relationship-building approaches and habits with all the important people in your life. 

Tip to make it stick: Create a connection journal in Quicken LifeHub to track your observations and insights. 

48. Build better boundaries

Take control of your relationship dynamics by mapping out and establishing healthy boundaries. Start by identifying your current boundaries and where they need strengthening across different relationship types (family, friends, colleagues, romantic partners). Then, create a month-by-month plan to gradually set new boundaries, starting with the easiest ones and working up to more challenging situations. Document how different approaches work with different people and relationships.

Tip to make it stick: Use Quicken LifeHub to create a boundary-setting playbook, tracking your progress and recording successful strategies for maintaining different types of boundaries.

49. Discover your social energy style

Spend a year exploring how different social interactions affect your energy levels. Keep a journal of your social engagements, noting factors like group size, activity type, location, duration, and how you were feeling heading into each one. Use these insights to build new social habits that energize rather than deplete you, finding your perfect balance between connection and solitude.

Tip to make it stick: Create a social energy tracking journal in Quicken LifeHub to log your experiences and identify patterns. Set monthly review dates to refine your social strategy.

50. Write 12 heartfelt letters

Revive the art of letter writing by composing one meaningful letter each month to someone important in your life. Tell them what they mean to you, share fond memories, or just catch up the old-fashioned way. Make each letter a unique expression of your relationship with that person, taking time to reflect on why you chose them for your letter and what makes them special.

Tip to make it stick: Set monthly calendar reminders to write your letters, and keep copies of them (as well as any responses you receive in return) in Quicken LifeHub.

51. Practice a new love language

Everyone has ways they naturally show affection, while others don’t come so easily. Choose someone in your life who appreciates something that doesn’t come as naturally for you, and make it a habit to show them your appreciation their way at least once each month. Let them know what you’re working on as you practice your new habit — when your actions are well-intended, a little effort goes a long way.

Tip to make it stick: Set calendar reminders ahead of time for planning, and keep track of your progress in Quicken LifeHub. If your chosen language involves gifts or activities, set up a dedicated budget in Quicken.

52. Create your celebration system

Design a special habit of acknowledging others’ successes, struggles, and significant moments in a meaningful way. Think about different levels of celebration for various relationships and occasions, from small victories to major milestones, including both immediate responses (like sending a congratulatory message) and planned celebrations (like organizing a gathering). 

Tip to make it stick: Build a celebration playbook in Quicken LifeHub with ideas and templates for different occasions, and set up a monthly celebration budget in Quicken.

53. Start a new tradition

Launch a monthly gathering that brings your favorite people together in a meaningful way. Choose an activity that aligns with shared interests — whether it’s exploring local restaurants, hosting game nights, or stargazing in the backyard. Make it unique by incorporating special rituals or themes that reflect your group’s personality. Schedule the whole year’s worth of gatherings in advance, then plan them one month at a time, allowing for flexibility while maintaining the new tradition.

Tip to make it stick: Use Quicken LifeHub to organize the details, including schedules, themes, and participant preferences. Create a dedicated monthly budget in Quicken for tradition-related expenses.

54. Become a mentor

Share your knowledge and experience with someone who will truly benefit from it. Whether your mentee is a family member, someone from work, or a member of your community, create a clear framework for your mentoring journey. Meet regularly, set goals together, and help them navigate the challenges you’ve already faced. 

Tip to make it stick: Create a mentoring hub in Quicken LifeHub to organize and share your goals, progress, and meeting notes.

55. Plan twelve micro-celebrations

Instead of waiting for big occasions, transform everyday moments into special opportunities by hosting monthly mini-celebrations. Focus each gathering on discovering and celebrating recent small wins from everyone’s lives — from trying a new recipe to planting a new flower bed. Create a simple but special format that makes it easy to host regularly. Bonus: you’ll all get in the habit of noticing and remembering those small victories so you can bring them to the table.

Tip to make it stick: Use Quicken LifeHub to track and share celebration ideas and success stories. Set up a dedicated “micro-celebration” fund in Quicken to cover monthly hosting expenses.

Travel and adventure resolutions

Whether you’re a casual island hopper, a hardcore trekker, or more of an armchair traveler, these 11 New Year’s resolution ideas offer plenty of room to explore. 

56. Create a destination discovery habit

Transform your travel planning by developing your own unique approach to finding new destinations that are off the beaten path. Create a personal rating system based on what matters most to you — sampling new cuisine, getting out into nature, hearing live music, or anything else you care about. Set aside time each month to research and evaluate new destinations, building a curated list of dream trips that align with your interests and values.

Tip to make it stick: Create a destination database in Quicken LifeHub to organize your research and ratings. Set up a dedicated travel fund in Quicken to save for your dream destinations.

57. Learn a new language (to conversational level)

Choose a language spoken in a place you want to visit and commit to reaching conversational fluency (B1 level). Break down your learning journey into monthly milestones, combining structured study with real-world practice through language exchange partners and immersion activities. Start with basic greetings and essential phrases, gradually building up to more complex conversations.

Tip to make it stick: Organize your language learning milestones in Quicken LifeHub, and set up a monthly budget in Quicken for language learning resources and tutoring.

58. Plan the perfect adventure cadence

Design a balanced approach to adventure that combines major expeditions with regular local exploration. Create a framework that includes monthly local adventures, quarterly weekend trips, and annual “peak” experiences. This layered approach keeps your adventurous spirit active year-round, even on a budget.

Tip to make it stick: Use Quicken LifeHub to plan and track your adventures. Set up separate budgets and savings goals in Quicken for each level of adventure.

59. Master a new travel-enhancing skill

Choose a skill that can add new depth to your travel experiences — something that matches your interests and creates new opportunities for exploration. Whether it’s rock climbing, sketching, or cooking local cuisines, break down your learning into monthly milestones and invest time in developing it throughout the year. Practice regularly and document your progress, creating opportunities to apply your new skill both at home and during your travels.

Tip to make it stick: Organize your monthly milestone goals in Quicken LifeHub and track your progress. Budget for your equipment, training, and travel in Quicken.

60. Complete a multi-day trek

Plan and execute a challenging multi-day hiking or climbing adventure, whether it’s the Inca Trail, Mount Kilimanjaro, or any significant route that requires careful preparation. Create a comprehensive training plan that includes physical conditioning, gear testing, and navigation practice. Break down your preparation into monthly goals, gradually building up your endurance and skills.

Tip to make it stick: Develop your training plan in Quicken LifeHub and track your progress. Create a dedicated trekking fund in Quicken for gear and expenses.

61. Visit all the national parks in your region

Create a systematic plan to explore every national park within driving distance of your home. Research each park’s unique features and best times to visit, then schedule your trips throughout the year. Spend at least two full days at each location, documenting your experiences and favorite discoveries.

Tip to make it stick: Build a park exploration hub in Quicken LifeHub with details about each park and your visits. Set up a monthly parks fund in Quicken.

62. Create a serendipity system (roll the dice)

Incorporate an element of random adventure into all your travel this year. Whether it’s rolling dice to choose a restaurant or using random number generators to pick daily activities, resolve to create space for unplanned opportunities and unexpected discoveries. Make it a habit to include at least one random element in every trip, and be sure to write down those stories so you can tell your friends.

Tip to make it stick: Build your serendipity playbook in Quicken LifeHub, record the outcomes of your random adventures, and share them with your friends.

63. Assemble your travel challenge toolkit

Develop comprehensive contingency plans for common travel challenges like flight cancellations, lost luggage, and language barriers. Create detailed response strategies with both practical solutions and emotional coping techniques, organizing them by situation type and urgency level to help you stay calm and focused, even in an emergency.

Tip to make it stick: Document your travel challenge strategies in Quicken LifeHub and set up an emergency travel fund in Quicken. Bonus: store your IDs in LifeHub in case they’re lost or stolen.

64. Share your adventure stories

Resolve to capture and share your travel experiences this year. Choose a format that suits your style — whether you send emails with photos to a group of friends, create a YouTube channel with monthly episodes, or just post a few snapshots once a month on your Insta. Create a simple template or format to make sharing easier, focusing on the moments and discoveries that mean the most to you.

Tip to make it stick: Organize and share your travel stories and media in Quicken LifeHub to build a personal travel anthology.

65. Embrace local expeditions

Become an explorer in your own hometown, county, or state. Design weekly micro-adventures, monthly day trips, and quarterly weekend expeditions or challenges — for yourself or your friends — to discover hidden gems and new perspectives in familiar surroundings. Research historical sites, local oddities, and off-the-beaten-path attractions within driving distance.

Tip to make it stick: Create a local exploration hub in Quicken LifeHub to track your discoveries, and set up a monthly local adventure budget in Quicken.

66. Gather your travel tribe

Resolve to connect with like-minded travelers and locals throughout your adventures this year — whether you become permanent travel buddies or just follow each other on socials. Stay in touch by sharing authentic local experiences or your favorite hobbies, and build meaningful connections wherever you go.

Tip to make it stick: Use Quicken LifeHub to manage your travel connections and plan group adventures.

Big life goals

Looking for a profound or meaningful New Year’s resolution? These last 11 ideas have what you need. 

67. Host a series of meaningful gatherings

Design and host four unique events throughout the year that bring people together in ways that matter — like intergenerational dinners, skill-sharing workshops, or conversations about big ideas. Make each event special by incorporating meaningful settings, thoughtful discussion prompts, or collaborative activities that bring people together in authentic ways. Document what works best to create your own “playbook” for building community.

Tip to make it stick: Create an event planning hub in Quicken LifeHub to organize your ideas, guest lists, and feedback. Set up a quarterly event budget in Quicken to cover hosting expenses.

68. Dig into your bucket list

Instead of listing your dreams and setting them aside, actively assess your bucket list goals. Rate each one on its current importance and feasibility, and break down your top priorities into specific action steps, identifying the resources, skills, and connections you’ll need to see it through. Choose one major bucket list item to tackle this year, creating monthly milestones to track your progress.

Tip to make it stick: Build a dynamic bucket list tracker in Quicken LifeHub to manage your goals and progress. Create separate savings goals in Quicken for each major bucket list item.

69. Become fluent in a new form of expression

Step out of your comfort zone by exploring a completely different way of expressing yourself. If you’re naturally verbal, try visual art. If you’re practical or analytical, take up dance or music. Set aside dedicated time each week for practice and learning, gradually building your skills through monthly challenges and projects. Commit to regular practice and create something that pushes your boundaries.

Tip to make it stick: Add your goals to Quicken LifeHub and document your creative journey with progress notes and milestones. Budget for classes, materials, and equipment in Quicken.

70. Start a community project

Identify a local need you care about and create a practical plan to address it. Whether it’s starting a community garden, organizing a mentorship program, or launching a neighborhood support network, apply a structured approach to help you see it through. Research similar initiatives, gather community input, and create a detailed implementation plan with clear monthly objectives.

Tip to make it stick: Organize your project in Quicken LifeHub with important contacts and documents. Set up a dedicated project fund in Quicken.

71. Build your dream creative space

Transform a corner of your home into the perfect environment for your creative pursuits. Whether it’s a cozy reading nook, an art studio, a music room, or a workshop, design your space with thoughtful care. Research optimal layouts, lighting, and equipment, then create a month-by-month plan to bring your vision to life, tackling one element at a time.

Tip to make it stick: Create a design plan in Quicken LifeHub with inspiration photos, measurements, and shopping lists. Track your renovation budget in Quicken.

72. Explore a new craft or skill

Dive deep into a craft you’ve always wanted to learn, whether it’s pottery, woodworking, bread baking, or playing guitar. Create a structured learning plan with weekly practice sessions and monthly skill challenges, setting aside specific time that you can dedicate to your new craft. Connect with local artisans or online communities to learn from their experience and stay motivated throughout your journey.

Tip to make it stick: Organize and track your goals, schedule, and progress in Quicken LifeHub. Set up a monthly budget in Quicken for materials and classes.

73. Plan your retirement projects

Even if it’s years away, start designing your dream retirement now. Create a detailed vision of your ideal break from the daily grind — how you want to spend your time, what projects or adventures you’d like to undertake, and what you’ll need to make it all happen. Research potential locations, activities, and opportunities, breaking down your preparation into monthly planning sessions and quarterly review meetings.

Tip to make it stick: Organize your research and ideas in Quicken LifeHub. Use Quicken to track your retirement savings and future project costs.

74. Record your family’s stories

Preserve your family’s legacy by collecting and capturing your shared history. Schedule monthly interviews with relatives about their lives and memories, gather family recipes, photograph important objects, and document important traditions. Decide how you want to organize these materials, and create something meaningful to pass down to future generations.

Tip to make it stick: Create and share a family archive in Quicken LifeHub to store and organize your collected stories and media. 

75. Share what you’ve learned

Transform your expertise into valuable knowledge for others by finding a way to share your skills — whether through workshops, online content, or one-on-one tutoring. Create monthly goals, break down your knowledge into teachable modules, and establish a regular schedule for sharing your insights.

Tip to make it stick: Organize your ideas and develop your teaching materials in Quicken LifeHub.

76. Research and plan a major life pivot

Whether you’d like to change careers, move to a new country, or start a new business, spend the year thoroughly exploring your big life change. Talk to people who’ve made the same transition, learn everything you can, and create a detailed action plan that breaks the process into smaller, more approachable steps.

Tip to make it stick: Create a transition planning hub in Quicken LifeHub to track your research, contacts, and next steps. Set up savings goals and transition budgets in Quicken.

77. Launch your passion project

Transform that idea you’ve been nurturing into reality this year — whether it’s a podcast, a nonprofit, a unique event series, or an innovative solution to a problem you care about. Break down your launch into monthly phases, from initial research and planning to testing and implementation. Create specific milestones and accountability measures to keep your project moving forward.

Tip to make it stick: Create a passion project hub in Quicken LifeHub to collect and organize your research, plan, and implementation goals. Track your savings goals and project budgets in Quicken.