Every year, I make a stereotypical New Year's resolution [1] like "be tidier" or "lose 10 pounds." Why do I do that? Why do any of us make resolutions that seem daunting? For 2020, let's set goals that feel like the opposite of chores — let's make them fun. Resolutions don't have to feel like work — they can be things that make you happier! After reading this list, you will be so pumped to make your new, improved, and incredibly enjoyable resolution.

Buy yourself flowers every month.

Invent your own signature cocktail.

Pay someone a compliment every single day.

Eat more doughnuts.

Travel somewhere you have always wanted to visit.

Get a dog.

Perfect your coffee-making skills.

Laugh every day.

Have brunch every Sunday.

Pull an all-nighter. The partying kind.

Spend more time with your friends.

Bake more cookies.

Do The Color Run.

Start a new hobby.

Visit your hometown more often.

Figure out what kind of wine you like.

Take more naps.

Get professional photos taken.

Get a drastic haircut.

Binge-watch that show you've been meaning to see.

Dance every day.

Actually sleep in on the weekends.

Visit the beach more often.

Finally buy that clothing item you have always been hesitant to wear.

Make a new playlist for yourself every season.

Improve your cooking skills.

Make a few new friends.

Smile more often.

Volunteer at an animal shelter.

Throw a party.

Play more board games.

Get a pen pal.

Make your overall happiness a top priority.