Cancel Your New Year Resolutions

No more New Year’s resolutions. Stop waiting for January 1st to change your life. Alright, that's probably a little dramatic but for real, new year’s resolutions sound cute in theory. The fresh planners, the vision boards, the “this year I’m gonna be that girl” energy. We love her. But somewhere between the champagne toast and the gym memberships, reality hits and suddenly that motivation feels like a fever dream. What if you started now? Imagine how much progress you could make before the ball drops. In order to make a new habit we must have discipline, so let's start working on that now. Think of it as giving yourself a head start, the kind of quiet momentum that builds confidence, not pressure. We’ve got 56 days left in the year (if you’re reading this on November 7th.) that’s nearly two months of prep time before the reset everyone’s waiting for. So, while everyone else is waiting for the clock to strike midnight, we’re already getting in motion. Here’s how to start rolling into the new year with your foot already on the gas:

Here are 7 things we can work on fixing before the new year hits.

1. Decision Fatigue

We only have so much mental energy in a day. The more choices we make — what to wear, when to work out, what to eat — the more drained you get before you even start. 

Fix: Make fewer decisions in the moment. Lay out your outfit or gym bag the night before, plan your meals, and create set routines. The less we think, the easier it is to just do it.

2. Perfectionism

We want everything to be flawless before we start — the perfect plan, timing, or equipment. But perfection is a delay tactic. 

Fix: Focus on progress over perfection. You’ll learn as you go. The “work in progress” version of you is still that girl.

3. Overwhelm

Big goals sound exciting, but they can be paralyzing when you don’t know where to start. 

Fix: Break it down. Instead of “launch my business,” try “create one product.” Instead of “get fit,” say “go to the gym twice this week.” Small wins = big confidence.

4. Lack of Routine

Motivation fades, but routines and discipline keep you steady. If you’re constantly winging it, it’s easy to fall off track. 

Fix: Build tiny, automatic habits. Stretch right after brushing your teeth. Journal before going to sleep. Make your habits fit your life, not the other way around.

5. Comparison

Scrolling and seeing everyone “ahead” makes it easy to doubt your progress. 

Fix: Reframe it. If you’re inspired by someone, study their consistency, not their highlight reel. Your timeline is your own, and that’s your power.

6. No Real “Why”

When your goal doesn’t mean much to you, it’s hard to stay committed. 

Fix: Ask yourself why this matters. Maybe you want to feel stronger, freer, more confident. Whatever the case may be, anchor to that feeling. Emotion creates momentum.

7. No Accountability

It’s easy to fall off when no one knows your goals. 

Fix: Tell a friend, post updates, or track your progress somewhere you’ll see it daily. Accountability turns “I’ll try” into “I did.”

Here are action plans for common New Year resolutions that you can start now.

If your resolution is to start going to the gym…

Let’s get in there before it’s packed with everyone else who wants to start their gym journey after new year's. Start small now. Don’t overcomplicate it, no one’s asking for a six-day split or 5AM wakeups. Just start building the habit of showing up. 

 Plan of action:

• Pick 2–3 days this week and commit to a 30-minute movement session — walking, Pilates, yoga, or lifting.

• Get your gym bag and outfit ready the night before. When your alarm goes off or you just got home from work or classes, the only thing you have to do is show up.

• Focus on consistency, not intensity. By New Year’s, the gym will feel like a normal part of your week, not a chore.

  
  

If your resolution is to turn that creative hobby into profit…

Your soft launch starts now. You don’t need an LLC or a website, you need proof of concept. Start with one product, one post, or one sale. 

Plan of action:

• Figure out your why- Is this something you want to turn into a full-time career? Maybe you want a little extra fun money, or you need to save for that study abroad trip.

• Start documenting your process — people love watching creativity unfold.

• Set up a separate Instagram or TikTok page for your work.

• Use the next 56 days to build a mini portfolio or drop a holiday item. When January hits, you’ll already have traction.

  
  

 If your resolution is to start a new hobby…

If your goal is to start a new hobby, remember not everything has to turn into a skill or side hustle. Sometimes, the most productive thing you can do is let yourself have fun again. 

Plan of action:

• Write down three things you’ve always wanted to try — pottery, crochet, digital art, journaling — and pick one.

• Book a beginner class or buy a cheap starter kit.

• Schedule “hobby time” like an appointment. Even 30 minutes a week counts. Think of the progress you’ll have made by January first.

 If your resolution is to build a morning or night routine…

Start romanticizing structure. It’s not about strict schedules — it’s about peace and intention. 

Plan of action:

• For mornings: choose one grounding habit (making your bed, journaling, or stretching). Do it every day for the next 56 days.

• For nights: build a 15-minute unwind routine — skincare, candle, no scrolling.

• The goal isn’t perfection, it’s consistency that feels soft and sustainable.

 And finally, if your resolution is to leave that situationship (or relationship) alone…

Girl, let’s be real, the clock striking midnight isn’t gonna erase that situationship, so let’s not even play. But healing? That’s a habit too. And baby, closure starts with you.

Plan of action:

• Mute, block, archive, delete — whatever brings you peace (and stops you from “accidentally” reaching out to them).

• Journal it out. Write down everything that relationship taught you..the good, the bad, and the absolutely delusional.

• Fill the gap. Make a new playlist, start that new hobby or spend that energy becoming obsessed with yourself again, hang out with your girls! Just keep yourself busy, and DO NOT “Happy New Year” your way back into their life!!

  
  

Final thought

You don’t need to wait for January to start fresh..that mindset is tired. You just need to decide that the rest of 2025 is still yours to shape. There are still 56 days left in this year, and that’s plenty of time to make moves, start new habits, and prove to yourself that you don’t need a date on a calendar to begin again. Start now. Start messy, start small, start scared, just start. Imagine how good it’ll feel to walk into the New Year already in motion, already glowing, already becoming the version of yourself you’ve been waiting to meet. Let everyone else write resolutions; you’ll be too busy living yours.

xo, Nia Marie