New Year Means A Fresh Start & Here Are Some Realistic Need Of The Hour Resolutions You Gotta Have!
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New Year, new vibes, right? While we’re all about the fresh starts and the new year, new me energy, let’s be real—some resolutions just need to stick around longer than January. So, this year, let’s keep it simple, realistic, and actually doable. Whether you’re trying to fix your sleep schedule or finally stop doom-scrolling at 3 AM, we’ve got some amazing New Year resolutions that’ll help you live your best life, no cap. Let’s get started, Delhiites!
1. Goodbye Late-Night Reels Hello, Early Morning Feels!
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2025's vibe? More sleep, less stress. Forget those 3 AM scrolls & munching down 600 calories at night, fam! This year, let’s turn off Netflix at a reasonable hour and make "early to bed" a thing again. Your body (and dark circles) will thank you for it. Sweet dreams, no more tossing and turning!
2. Turn That ‘Gym Membership’ Into ‘Gym Attendance’
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Get that gym membership, but actually use it this time! It does not have to be a gym though, whether it’s yoga, running, or shaking it off to your fav beats, health is the real flex. More importantly, showing up for it by making a schedule to workout thrice a day or on alternate days. Start slow and keep your attendance at 90% in the beginning, after that there’s no stopping you beast! *wink*
3. Unplug, Recharge, Repeat!
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Mental health > everything. It’s time to stop pretending you're “fine” while juggling work, social life, and that never-ending to-do list. Take breaks, meditate or scream into a pillow if and when needed, your brain deserves as much love as your selfies. Take care of it, boo! Remember, you can’t pour from an empty cup, so fill yours up first.
4. Learn The Art Of Saying ‘No’ Without Guilt!
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Let’s be honest, saying “no” is hard, but it’s necessary. Whether it’s work, friends or family, you need space to breathe and recharge. Set boundaries (they don’t need to be like a pro yet) because if you’re constantly giving out your energy, when do you get to feel recharged? Spoiler: You won’t if you don’t set limits. So, practice with baby steps and before you know it, you’ll be acing it.
5. Put Down the Phone
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If you seem to get lost in that reels tab every night then this is for you. We know the struggle is real but seriously, let’s try to step away from the screen sometimes. Go for a walk, chat with a friend face-to-face, or just read a book. Trust us, you’ll feel so much better after disconnecting for a bit! The REAL life is far better than the REEL life!
6. Smack Down Pollution Woes
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As much as we love Delhi, it's safe to say sister’s pollution game is strong (and not in a good way). This new year, let’s fight back. Let’s plant more trees, use public transport whenever necessary & wear those masks to protect your beloved lungs. Let’s keep the air cleaner for everyone because if we all pitch in, we might just be able to breathe easier in 2025, even if it is a teensy-tiny bit.
7. He For She
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Feminism is not a bad word guys. Harassment and discrimination towards women is a fact and exists all around us. Let’s make New Year’s Resolutions really count and promise ourselves - men and women included - to ensure that sexism becomes a thing of the past! Some great NGOs to watch and join are Girl Effect and Sama - check them out to see how you can help!
Check Out Girl Effect’s FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/girleffect/
Here’s Sama’s Website | http://www.samawomenshealth.org/
8. A Comprehensive Delhi Darshan
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Who says you need to travel to Paris to find high-street fashion or go to Rome to see cobbled streets? We live in Dilli - the land of food, Mughal architecture and the capital city of the golden bird country! So the next time you venture out, how about you check out the unheard-of Malcha Mahal, the Heritage Transport Museum or cute, quaint Tikli Bottom!
9. Eat This Not That
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Yes, yes, we know you make this resolution each year and just as promptly swerve right back onto ‘I Love Junk-Food-Ville’. Ever heard of a health-craze centring around cold-pressed juices? Some of the best cold-pressed juices are RAW Pressery and ANTIDOTE. Some other small, painless changes are - going in for organic vegetables and fruits, switching to brown rice, relishing superfoods and drinking lots of water!
10. Volunteer - A Lot!
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One resolution that will fill your days with productivity and give you inordinate amounts of joy - just volunteer! Whether it’s whiling away a delightful afternoon taking care of cute babies at mobile creches (The Hope Project), mucking about in the dirt planting precious trees, helping take care of stray animals (Friendicoes) or better yet - teaching (Teach India)!
11. Adopt A Pet
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No matter how busy your life and no matter how crowded it is, there’s always room for a pet! Pets are super-cuddly, shower unconditional love upon you, are always cheerful and will follow you around for life! All they ask for in return is lots of love and attention! One of the best places to adopt a pet in Delhi is much-loved Friendicoes.
12. Pamper Yourself
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Set aside one day each month, devoted entirely to whatever you want to do! We’re thinking of a leisurely spa day, taking long walks in lush green spaces, watching that movie you’ve been longing to watch alone or just lazing around! Some awesome spas to book up are Aura Thai Spa, Alaya Spa and Salon and Zedz Thai Spa. One day, no strings attached - you know you deserve it!
So, what’s your new year’s resolution? Let us know in the comments section below!
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