Do you find that gatherings with your colleagues, friends, and family around the holidays usually prompt self-reflection? If you answered yes, you are certainly not alone. This time of year, many of us become inundated with messages about how our lives should look and how we should feel, and this can oftentimes spark feelings of inadequacy, disappointment, or pressure from the outside world to “get back on track.” We think it’s time to throw those rigid ideas of “perfection” to the curb and take back control of our own self-worth while prioritizing the feelings, mindsets, activities, and people who bring us the most joy. We’re going to start by rethinking our New Year’s resolutions for 2023 and sharing Parade.com’s recent article highlighting 55 resolutions to try.

1. Focus on a passion, not the way you look

2. Work out to feel good, not be thinner.

3. Stop gossiping.

4. Give one compliment a day.

5. Go a whole day without checking your email.

6. Perform Random Acts of Kindness

7. Read a book a month.

8. Go someplace you've never been.

9. Clear out the clutter.

10. Turn off your phone one night a week.

11. Reduce your waste.

12. Volunteer.

13. Travel on a small budget.

14. Write down one thing you're grateful for every night.

15. Drink more water.

16. Take a part of your paychecks and put it in savings or investments.

17. Stop multitasking.

18. Talk to yourself with kindness.

19. Call or video chat with a friend instead of texting them.

20. Don't buy things you don't need.

21. Keep a journal.

22. Clean out your car.

23. Put your bills on autopay.

24. Take the stairs.

25. Go to the dentist when you're supposed to.

26. Be kind on social media.

27. Let go of grudges.

28. Stay in touch with the people who matter.

29. Try a totally new restaurant.

30. Start a new hobby.

31. Travel somewhere without posting about it on social media.

32. Bring a plant into your home.

33. Sanitize your personal belongings.

34. Start cooking!

35. Buy less plastic.

36. Send handwritten letters.

37. Donate clothes you never wear.

38. Pay off your credit card every month.

39. Avoid people who complain a lot.

40. Remove negativity or anything that makes you feel lousy.

41. Travel somewhere with no map.

42. Wear sunscreen.

43. Cook more.

44. Get a real haircut.

45. Do something that scares you.

46. Make your bed every morning.

47. Stay on top of your inbox.

48. Try guided meditation.

49. Stretch it out.

50. Craft something yourself.

51. Go to bed happy each night.

52. Spot clean as you go.

53. Pay it forward.

54. Talk less, listen more.

55. Whatever your goals are, write them down.

Now that you’ve made it to the end of this list, it’s important for us to remind you that some of these resolutions might not be meant for you and that’s OK! You can read the author's notes on each of the resolutions here. Ultimately, we hope you feel inspired and empowered to craft resolutions that improve your life in some capacity and help you march to the beat of your own drum. Just remember to write them down, as those who do are 42 percent more likely to achieve them.

We hope you found this helpful and wish you a joyous and prosperous New Year.