The Ultimate List of Unique New Years Resolutions

New Years resolutions are great and all but they arn't very specific, making it hard to really set your mind to. You need resolutions that are S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound). Having goals like "to lose weight", "budget more this year", and "to eat healthier" are awesome goals to have but they need to be S.M.A.R.T.

Here are 44 S.M.A.R.T. and unique goals, that can be easily applied to almost anyones life:

1. Shop and visit small businesses more often
2. Stretch daily
3. Wash and fold a small load of laundry every other night
4. Meal plan at least one meal a week
5. Reach out to family and friends more
6. Plan more mini adventures
7. Stand up and move around more
8. Be more consistent with meal times
9. Remind yourself of your goals every day
10. Practice intentional breathing
11. Ditch one bad habit
12. Take a 24 hour break from social media every month
13. Slow down and appreciate your accomplishments
14. Push yourself to make more friends
15. Show a special act of kindness weekly
16. Update your music playlist
17. Keep up with current events more
18. Listen to a few podcasts a week
19. Wear sunscreen more
20. Sanitize more (ex. phone, keyboard, steering wheel, door knobs)
21. Organize your photos
22. Put your phone away an hour before bed
23. Start your own recipe box
24. Create one money saving challenge for the year
25. Write more thank you cards
26. Read an article or part of a book every day
27. Learn more about your personality
28. Drink a glass of water before bed and when you wake up
29. Do more yoga
30. Find a workout buddy
31. Try visiting a therapist
32. Learn new stress management or coping techniques
33. Practice more self-love
34. Watch more seminars/training videos
35. Take an arts or DIY class
36. Polish up your resume
37. Network more to gain connections
38. Take a financial literacy course
39. Donate more often
40. Attend more social events
41. Join a social committee
42. Volunteer more
43. Schedule regular dates with those who are close to you
44. Reconnect with old friends