We’ve put together a list of 10 of our top ideas to serve as inspiration for what might be suitable New Year’s resolutions for you in 2023.

Making resolutions for the new year has traditionally been a means for you to take stock and reflect on the things that are most important in your life. As well as to think about goals for the new year by focusing on your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

10 New Year’s Resolutions to Try in 2023

Start by creating a list of achievable goals that you can manage and help you stay on track. This year it is important to be kind to yourself and prioritize your needs.

# 1: Drink More Water

Start by drinking more water. Increased water intake continues to be a growing trend as more people seek to boost their overall health. It should come as no surprise that increasing your water intake can have a significant impact on your life. Water can prevent dehydration, rids the body of harmful toxins, and supports weight loss.

Resolution:

• Make sure that you have a water bottle and a cupholder for your wheelchair.
• Choose water instead of sugar-laden cool drinks.
• Drink a glass of water before each meal. This helps you curb your appetite so that you do not eat too much during meals.
• Add slices of fruit and herbs to your water to encourage you to drink more. Some great additions that do not pile on the calories include lemon, lime, berries, mint, cucumber, grapefruit, and ginger.
• Use a water-drinking app. There are several free apps designed to help you increase your daily water intake. They set up goals and alerts to remind you to fill up.

# 2: Protect My Skin from The Sun

It is essential to protect yourself from the sun’s damaging effects and practice sun safety. Sun damage can occur extremely quickly, without your knowledge, and can be irreversible.

Resolution:

• Wearing a good broad-spectrum sunblock every day is one of the most basic ways to avoid skin cancer and skin damage. Make sure that it is water-resistant, has an SPF of 30 or higher, and remember to apply it on cloudy days!
• Reapply the sunblock frequently. Every two hours or after swimming, according to experts.
• Reduce the amount of time you spend in the sun, especially between 10 am and 4 pm when the UV index is at its highest.
• Wear protective clothing to protect yourself against the sun. Think sunglasses and wide-brimmed hats.
• Do not forget the commonly missed areas such as the tops of your feet, ears, back of your neck, and hands.
• On hot days, remember to hydrate and drink more water.

# 3: Spend More Time with Family

This popular New Year’s resolution to spend more time with loved ones can offer many benefits for both yourself and your family members. It strengthens your relationship, decreases loneliness, and reduces depressive symptoms, anxiety, and stress. Don’t let distractions from work, social media, or other activities keep you from enjoying time with your loved ones.

Resolution:

• Learn what activities your family members enjoy and have fun doing them together.
• Put your devices away and give each other your full attention. Take the time to listen to each other.
• Discover board games! Especially when there is nothing to do during load shedding.
• Have fun, explore recipes, and eat together.
• Prioritise your relationship and spend time together. Everyone should look back on their lives and recall all the good times they enjoyed.

# 4: Take Up a Hobby

A perfect time to begin a new hobby is in the new year. Everyone needs a little downtime and engaging in a hobby is a great way to work towards new goals and resolutions. Doing something that you love can help your mindset and keep your stress levels down.

Who knows, one of your greatest passions in life may turn out to be your latest hobby. It might even mark the beginning of a second career.

The best way to learn anything new is through exploring activities that you enjoy and that help you find your inner joy.

Resolution:

• Invest in an arts and crafts box to unleash your creative side and get your creative juices flowing.
• Take a photography class.
• Get a chess set or discover a good book.
• Embrace the outdoors and take up gardening.
• Learn a new language.
• Try your hand at flower arranging or baking.

# 5: Be More Environmentally Friendly

Scientists say that 2023 is the year to begin acting to address the issue of climate change before it is too late. According to several environmental studies carried out by the United Nations, this decade represents our final opportunity to lessen the harm that human activity and global greenhouse gas emissions have caused to the planet.

Resolution:

• Invest in reusable shopping bags and ditch single-use plastic bags.
• Recycle, Recycle, Recycle!
• Use a reusable water bottle.
• Shop local.
• Turn off the lights.
• Eat less meat and dairy.
• Buy less and upcycle more.

# 6: Manage Your Money Better

Setting financial objectives is a good method for managing your savings. Allowing you to save more for the lifestyle you want by sticking to a budget. Taking control of your personal finances helps you to have a solid understanding of your income and expenses.

Resolution:

• Get a piggy bank for loose change.
• Consolidate debt. Pay off your credit cards. And pay off one thing that requires monthly payments.
• Start a budget book or use an app to stay on track and achieve your goals!
• Start saving more by cutting out non-essentials.
• Set up an emergency fund for rainy days.
• Teach your children good money habits.

# 7: Get Organised

One of the more common resolutions is to get organized and take control of your life. If we don’t use our time intentionally, life can quickly become stressful, fragmented, and disorganized.

Resolution:

• Use a planner to write down and keep track of your to-do list.
• File and save important documents in an area that is easy to find.
• Write down tasks that need to be completed during the day on sticky notes.
• Declutter! Keeping your workspace clean and tidy gives you more focus and structure.
• Buy collapsible storage containers. They are lightweight and can be easily stored when you aren’t using them.

# 8: Become a Morning Person and Wake Up Early 

There are lots of benefits to waking up early and becoming a morning person. Getting up earlier enables you to manage your time, feel productive and achieve your goals.

Resolution:

• Keep a consistent bedtime and wake-up routine.
• Get an alarm clock (don’t use your phone).
• Reduce screen time a few hours before bed.
• Make it a habit to drink some water as soon as you wake up.
• After waking up, wait 30 minutes before using your phone or computer.
• Spend time outside during the day to help your circadian rhythm.

# 9: Meal Prep

When done properly, meal planning may significantly free up your time, save money and reduce stress. There is no ideal way to prep meals; it all depends on your lifestyle, tastes, and health objectives.

Meal preparation enables you to get all the planning and cooking done during your spare time. So you can save time and spend the weekdays taking care of everything else that needs to be done.

Resolution:

• Invest in Tupperware or quality containers for storage. One of the most important tools for meal preparation is food storage.
• Stock your pantry with essentials. Maintaining a base of pantry staples is a great way to speed up your meal preparation and make menu planning easier.
• Shop in bulk.
• Write out and plan your healthy meals for the week.
• Bulk cook and make freezer stock on weekends.
• Prepare extra food to use as leftovers.
• Repurpose food across multiple meals.

# 10: Improve Mental Health

Here are some simple positive adjustments you can make that can significantly improve your mental health in 2023. Keep them realistic and take some time to consider the change you want to see by taking small steps every day. With a little perseverance, you can create an optimistic mindset this year.

Resolution:

• Keep a journal. Write about your day or jot down ideas.
• Daily mindfulness and gratitude practice can vastly improve your life.
• Find little ways to help others and pay it forward when you can. Showing kindness can improve your own well-being as well as the well-being of others.
• Let go of perfectionism and negativity.
• Make a note of the self-care activities that you enjoy doing and include them in your daily routine.
• Forgive yourself for your mistakes. Be kind to yourself because change can be difficult.
• Pursue doing more of what you love.

Conclusion

We hope that you enjoyed this blog post about our top 10 New Year’s resolutions for 2023. Wishing you a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Happy goal setting!

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