Sick of feeling like you need to overhaul your entire life and personality as soon as the clock strikes 12 on New Year’s Eve? Us too – so these achievable New Year’s resolutions might be just the ticket to making 2025 your best yet.
A well-lived life should be crafted as a series of building blocks, the lessons from each year building on the last. A well-lived life is not built by trying to be something you’re not, nor by punishing yourself for not being able to quit your vices – and then feeling guilty when you inevitably cave.
The second Friday in January marks World Quitters Day, the date by which most people start reconsidering their New Year’s resolutions, and studies show that about 80 per cent of people have given up completely by February.
So this year, we’ve decided to do away with all these words like “given up”, “failed” and “quitter” to instead give ourselves a more positive – and realistic – chance at creating the life we want to live in 2025.
It’s not about restriction or deprivation, it’s the opposite: it’s about embracing pleasure, setting achievable (and fun) goals, and prioritising our wants and needs above what we’re told we should want and need. New year, same you.
Ahead of the new year, marie claire spoke with a range of experts who shared how they navigate their own objectives and what they’re looking forward to working towards in the year to come.
We think you’re perfectly fine just as you are. But if you’d like to start 2025 on the right foot, we’ve got the experts to help.
Achievable New Year’s Resolutions To Take Into 2025
Chantelle Otten
What’s your New Year’s resolution?
“This year, I’m focused on balancing passion and playfulness, really working on my friendships and relationships, and embracing the joy in even the smallest moments. Having lost my mum in 2024, I want to take time to appreciate everything in front of me. I also want to keep exploring new ways to stay curious and creative, both in my work and my personal life. There’s a lot to look forward to, and I’m excited to see where it all leads.”
The award-winning sexologist, sexual health educator, author and podcast host shares why it’s so important for people to make their sexual wellness a priority in 2025, here.
Holly Garber
What are your career resolutions for 2025?
“I like to frame my resolutions up as intentions. That language helps me feel more committed and positive.
“One of my intentions is to launch a new business – hopefully by February!”
Need help maintaining your career goals and momentum all year round? Holly’s tips for leveraging what she calls “the fresh start effect” are a gamechanger.
Laura Henshaw
What are your health and fitness goals for 2025?
“I would love to do another marathon. I also always feel so connected with myself when I step outside and switch off from my phone, so if I can make a little more time for this in 2025, I will be very grateful.”
The CEO and co-founder of Kic shares her top five tips for setting achievable New Year’s resolutions that prioritise a healthy 2025 here.
Rachel Voysey
Why is it so important to maintain relationships in the new year?
“I love Esther Perel’s quote, “The quality of your life ultimately depends on the quality of your relationships.” Taking the time to pour love and attention into them means we are the driver of our own happiness and wellbeing.”
The psychologist and founding director of The Relationship Room therapy service shares her top tips for navigating a range of important relationships – both romantic and platonic – in 2025, here.
Victoria Devine
What’s your achievable New Year’s resolution?
“To turn more women into investors. If more of us take charge, we’re not just growing our own wealth, we’re shifting financial power. You don’t need to be wealthy to invest – start where you are and let each dollar work toward your future.
“And thanks to new platforms, you no longer need a large sum of money to get started. Instead of waiting for ‘the right time’, start now and let your investments do their thing.”
Get your finances back in the black this coming year with Victoria Devine’s top tips for being better with money and setting achievable New Year’s cashflow resolutions.
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