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New Years Resolutions

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Searchingforananswer2023 · 31/12/2025 21:16

Not looking for a new year new me kind of thing, unless thats what your doing. More like I want to do more of this and less of that.

Curate my social media and unfollow the irrelevant
Unsubscribe from endless company emails
Walk/move more
Lift weights
Maintain friendships/contact with people
Read more, scroll less
Purge all subscriptions for 12 months. There's enough free stuff out there
Declutter the house and sell on Vinted

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Searchingforananswer2023 · 01/01/2026 01:54

Nanalovesnature · 01/01/2026 01:20

To stop getting food in the reduced section which is about to go past its sell by as we end up eating bizarre dinners which often aren't very nice and are more likely to be unhealthy than a sensible home cooked meal. It has become a compulsion for me to get a bargain and save a bit of money on my food bill but it isn't worth it.

The cost of food is crazy though

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Searchingforananswer2023 · 01/01/2026 01:54

LunchtimeNaps · 01/01/2026 00:59

Late year I had two. Give blood again and read books. I regularly give blood now it still haven't managed to start any of the many books I've got piling up next to my bed.

Sooo this year I'm gonna try the reading again and start doing my 10k steps a day becuase I let that slide in 2025.

I'm doing a book a month for this year. No pressure and very achievable. If I read more I'll be an overachiever

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Searchingforananswer2023 · 01/01/2026 01:53

SauronsArsehole · 01/01/2026 00:44

Getting a new job.

this year I’ve been hit, spat at, swore at, verbal abuse, coughed and sneezed on and infected with countless bugs, boss breaking employment law by not providing PPE and I’m not getting enough hours. The shifts are shit to fit other work around.

im done. Burnt out. Pisses off.

I’m getting a new job.

Best of luck, prioritise yourself as no one else will

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AphroditesSeashell · 01/01/2026 01:25

Two years ago I resolved to book at least one 'thing' each month to look forward to. Main character vibes for 2024.
Gigs, theatre, readings, restaurants, weekends away.

For once in my life I followed through. By the February I had spent a small fortune buying tickets to things and makings bookings for the whole year ahead.

I hadn't considered the invitations that organically arose throughout the year.... It was exhausting. No resolutions since 😅

Nanalovesnature · 01/01/2026 01:20

To stop getting food in the reduced section which is about to go past its sell by as we end up eating bizarre dinners which often aren't very nice and are more likely to be unhealthy than a sensible home cooked meal. It has become a compulsion for me to get a bargain and save a bit of money on my food bill but it isn't worth it.

LunchtimeNaps · 01/01/2026 00:59

Late year I had two. Give blood again and read books. I regularly give blood now it still haven't managed to start any of the many books I've got piling up next to my bed.

Sooo this year I'm gonna try the reading again and start doing my 10k steps a day becuase I let that slide in 2025.

MyBrightPeer · 01/01/2026 00:56

Footyfandango · 31/12/2025 21:24

Not usually one for making NY resolutions, but this year have made just the one.
Enjoy buying cookery books, but don't use them enough, so going to cook a completely new recipe every week.
Not the most exciting resolution, but one I will keep to I think, and enjoy doing

This is one of mine too! Cooking new recipes from my many, many cookbooks…

SauronsArsehole · 01/01/2026 00:44

Getting a new job.

this year I’ve been hit, spat at, swore at, verbal abuse, coughed and sneezed on and infected with countless bugs, boss breaking employment law by not providing PPE and I’m not getting enough hours. The shifts are shit to fit other work around.

im done. Burnt out. Pisses off.

I’m getting a new job.

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Searchingforananswer2023 · 01/01/2026 00:43

anrom1969 · 01/01/2026 00:42

Separate my whites and darks when I’m washing more ! And use the lovely skin care routine my children bought me when I told them I was looking old . I give it a week !!

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anrom1969 · 01/01/2026 00:42

Separate my whites and darks when I’m washing more ! And use the lovely skin care routine my children bought me when I told them I was looking old . I give it a week !!

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Searchingforananswer2023 · 01/01/2026 00:41

ToadRage · 01/01/2026 00:34

I won a couples photoshoot which we booked for next summer, so losing weight for that. Going to be 40 this hear so I need to comes to terms with that and the direction my life is going.

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It's a milestone. I think 40 - 50 is the key decade for securing health and hopefully wealth in retirement.

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Searchingforananswer2023 · 01/01/2026 00:40

BigcatLittlecat · 01/01/2026 00:32

Not to buy random clothes all the time!
Buy more Denby ware, but not new, so look for bargains!
A date a month with DH

Yes to curating my wardrobe and no impulse buying.

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Searchingforananswer2023 · 01/01/2026 00:39

Calling · 01/01/2026 00:22

Go for an hour-long walk most days; use the outdoor gym and de-clutter!

Walking after each meal has proven health benefits and is something I want to do

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Searchingforananswer2023 · 01/01/2026 00:38

grinchmcgrinchface · 01/01/2026 00:22

Stay sober for 365 days & just be happier in general . Smile

A good one. There are lots of apps to track sobriety if you have a look.

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ToadRage · 01/01/2026 00:34

I won a couples photoshoot which we booked for next summer, so losing weight for that. Going to be 40 this hear so I need to comes to terms with that and the direction my life is going.

BigcatLittlecat · 01/01/2026 00:32

Not to buy random clothes all the time!
Buy more Denby ware, but not new, so look for bargains!
A date a month with DH

Calling · 01/01/2026 00:22

Go for an hour-long walk most days; use the outdoor gym and de-clutter!

grinchmcgrinchface · 01/01/2026 00:22

Stay sober for 365 days & just be happier in general . Smile

mondaytosunday · 01/01/2026 00:19

Whoa that’s some list! Mine is to end the year 50kg less than I started and to get out there more - I tend to be a bit of a hermit. Other stuff needs doing but I don’t need to make a resolution about it.

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Searchingforananswer2023 · 01/01/2026 00:08

StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 31/12/2025 23:59

I want to cook more food on a campfire. So have roped my fellow guide leader into taking a badge just us, where you have to cook international food on a fire once a month for a year.

Sounds good and you'll get something for it so the sense of achievement will be there too.

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StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 31/12/2025 23:59

I want to cook more food on a campfire. So have roped my fellow guide leader into taking a badge just us, where you have to cook international food on a fire once a month for a year.

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Searchingforananswer2023 · 31/12/2025 23:56

Seasaltchips · 31/12/2025 22:34

Work on expanding my friendships. I will be braver, e.g. if I meet someone I click with I will take the plunge & invite them for coffee / a walk etc. I will work to be less offended in the context of social things, e.g. when I’m not included in something.

Good for you. I'm going to join parkrun and hopefully the community there will welcome me

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Searchingforananswer2023 · 31/12/2025 23:55

shellyleppard · 31/12/2025 22:30

To stop buying things on impulse.... also get more mobile as I'm fed up with struggling to walk

No more impulse buying here. Vinted only from now on

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Searchingforananswer2023 · 31/12/2025 23:55

Barney16 · 31/12/2025 22:27

To learn to use my, COVID purchase, sewing machine and make something very simple and rectangular.

Sounds very practical and doable

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Searchingforananswer2023 · 31/12/2025 23:54

Sachii · 31/12/2025 22:25

Make my house a home I love, my depression took over and my house suffered. But it’s getting there

I left a very toxic job (hence the depression) so I’m looking forward to starting somewhere fresh.

Great you can start slow one room at a time

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