33 Fun New Year's Resolutions You Will Actually Want to Make in 2020

Every year, I make a stereotypical New Year's resolution 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.

01
Buy yourself flowers every month.
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Buy yourself flowers every month.

02
Invent your own signature cocktail.
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Invent your own signature cocktail.

03
Pay someone a compliment every single day.
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Pay someone a compliment every single day.

04
Eat more doughnuts.
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Eat more doughnuts.

05
Travel somewhere you have always wanted to visit.
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Travel somewhere you have always wanted to visit.

09
Have brunch every Sunday.
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Have brunch every Sunday.

10
Pull an all-nighter. The partying kind.
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Pull an all-nighter. The partying kind.

11
Spend more time with your friends.
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Spend more time with your friends.

13
Do The Color Run.
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Do The Color Run.

15
Visit your hometown more often.
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Visit your hometown more often.

16
Figure out what kind of wine you like.
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Figure out what kind of wine you like.

18
Get professional photos taken.
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Get professional photos taken.

19
Get a drastic haircut.
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Get a drastic haircut.

20
Binge-watch that show you've been meaning to see.
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Binge-watch that show you've been meaning to see.

22
Actually sleep in on the weekends.
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Actually sleep in on the weekends.

23
Visit the beach more often.
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Visit the beach more often.

24
Finally buy that clothing item you have always been hesitant to wear.
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Finally buy that clothing item you have always been hesitant to wear.

25
Make a new playlist for yourself every season.
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Make a new playlist for yourself every season.

26
Improve your cooking skills.
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Improve your cooking skills.

27
Make a few new friends.
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Make a few new friends.

29
Volunteer at an animal shelter.
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Volunteer at an animal shelter.

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Play more board games.
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Play more board games.

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Make your overall happiness a top priority.
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Make your overall happiness a top priority.