Wishlist and New Year's resolutions 2020

The end of the year is approaching, which means you start taking stock and thinking about what you want to do differently in the new year. What will you keep – think friendships, work, family visits, fun activities, etc. – and what do you want to quit or improve? This is where the classic resolutions come in, like quitting smoking, working out more, losing weight, but also making more time for yourself, planning a dream trip, or finally buying that long-desired product. All of these can be ‘good resolutions’.

Everyone’s wishlist and resolutions look a little different. What matters is that you have them – even if it’s just a few – and that you actually act on them instead of just talking about them. 

It’s been proven that people like having goals, something to look forward to and work towards. This is often tied to the new year, but you can really make a wishlist at any time. Think about quitting smoking right away or finding out whether early retirement is an option. Or training extra hard to reach the (sub)top in your sport. There are endless goals you can come up with in different areas. Below are a few examples, as well as some of the most commonly heard New Year’s resolutions. 

Wishlist 2020

• Picking out a new bike that really suits you;
• Finally buying that car you’ve had your eye on for years and now really want to own;
• A (new) relationship, maybe to build a future together;
• Staying healthy, because that’s the basis for everything; 
• Trying something exciting in the bedroom;
• Buying an artificial Christmas tree;
• Changing the garden or, bigger still, renovating your house or moving.

New Year's resolutions

• Losing weight – often mentioned, but hard to stick with all year;
• Quitting smoking – especially these days, being a smoker makes you stand out and it’s hardly accepted anywhere anymore;
• Going to the gym more – alongside losing weight, hitting the gym is easy at first. But once the membership is signed, motivation tends to fade, usually around spring;
• Investing more time and energy in your circle of friends;
• Visiting your family regularly, especially your parents and grandparents, who are high on your list.
• Taking more “me time” and not letting your life be ruled by work and your surroundings;
• Treating yourself more often with a city break, a trip to the hairdresser, and similar little luxuries.

Pick the things that fit you, don’t choose too many resolutions, and use a mid-year check-in with yourself to make sure you turn your words into actions and truly change your life in a lasting way! Chase your dreams and go for it. One last question: do you dare?