New Year's Resolution List For Students In 2023

It’s that time again! Who else can’t believe it’s already December?!?!?!

One thing for sure is that we’re taking time to make some super cool New Year’s resolutions this year, and we promise they’re going to be stuck with (said no one ever!).

Making new year’s resolutions is an opportunity for change and self improvement.

Most people who make them want to achieve a goal or create better habits.

But as we all know they can be hard to stick to, it’s possible around 90% of people will fail to achieve them. Well not this year!

Here are 10 fantastic ideas for your 2023 New Year’s resolutions… 

1. Learn New Skills

What better way to start the new year than learning something new!

There are many opportunities to broaden your horizons and gain self confidence.

Gaining a new skill can help prepare you for the future, maybe it helps you gain the job you have always dreamed of or opens up new possibilities you never had before.

Time to brush up on your photography skills, or learn a new language. Feeling artistic? Learn to draw and design pieces. Or maybe you love music, learn to play that instrument you’ve always wished you could.

Gaining new skills isn’t just a part of education, build your skillset by doing something you enjoy or that you’ve always wanted to do.

Did you know learning a new skill can even make you happier and a more well-rounded person?

So have fun and learn at the same time! New year goals or what!

2. Start A New Hobby

Are you a sociable person? Or do you have plenty of free time to practice something new?

Joining a sports team or a club is a fab way to meet other students and feel part of a community.

Not only that but it’s brilliant for your mental health. Killing two birds with one stone you could say.

If sports aren’t your thing, there are plenty of non-sport activities to join as well.

Including music, art and media which you can get involved with whilst at uni.

Good news, putting activities such as these on your resume looks super promising to potential employers, as it showcases skills and abilities you have to make a positive impact on their company.

There’s no better excuse than new year’s resolutions to start that hobby you have always dreamed of doing.

So, why not? What’s realllllly stopping you? Only yourself! 

3. Better Health

Self care is one of the most important things you can do to ensure you are healthy, and that’s why we think focusing your new year’s resolution on better health is the perfect route to take!

Having a healthy lifestyle is not just about finding ways to lose weight, it’s about focusing on ways you can change your routine to make you feel better on the inside and out. 

Ensuring you eat healthier food can be difficult whilst living in student accommodation.

However, having a meal plan can keep you on track. 

Meal prepping the night before or for the week can help you keep up the healthy habits and improve your mood massively.

Implementing a new routine is also a step in the right direction.

If you haven’t exercised as much as you’d liked this year, why not make one of your New Year’s resolutions to get out and be more active?

Not only is exercise beneficial for your physical health but for your mental health too.

Consuming less alcohol will also boost your health, and will be a good way to start a fresh new year.

How does no hangover sound? Like a dream – we bet!

Try spending more time outside and less time on social media, as this can have a positive impact on reducing stress and achieving your new year’s resolution!

4. Commit To A Healthy Sleeping Pattern

Part of being healthy is by having a good relationship with sleep.

Students notoriously don’t have a great sleeping pattern, whether it’s due to staying up late partying, pulling all-nighters in the library or due to being unable to get a good nights rest.

Make committing to a healthy sleeping pattern one of your New Year’s resolutions.

You’ll find you get sick less often, you stay at a healthy weight, and you have better concentration and attention when you ensure you get enough sleep.

It’s not just physical health benefits either, you’ll find your mood has improved and you’re less stressed when you get between 7-9 hours of sleep per night.

Plus, we’re sure your uni work will see an improvement too if you’re not constantly yawning during lectures!

Research shows unplugging from your phone at least 30 minutes before bed can improve your sleep and helps you feel better the next morning.

It can be hard to sort out your sleeping pattern once it’s gotten to a certain point, but try to go to bed and wake up at the same time or at least similar times everyday.

5. Save Money

As a student, are you finding you’re always struggling for money? Christmas can be an expensive time of year, buying presents and all those parties you have to attend. It can be easy to overspend. 

With the cost of living crisis impacting the cost of everythingggg, it may feel hard to save money but budgeting every month can help you control your finances.

You will spend less and have more money left over each month than you did before.

Feel like a challenge? Set yourself a start date and an end date, and between those dates do not spend any money apart from the absolute necessities.

You may find you have extra money left over, especially if you are someone who normally struggles to save.

6. Stop Procrastinating

New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be massive changes, it’s really up to you what steps you’d like to take to change your life. 

The smallest step in changing a bad habit is still a step!

Do you find you are always leaving uni work to the last minute? 

Researchers found people who procrastinate have high stress levels and low wellbeing.

It’s easier said than done to stop procrastinating, but if you create small goals, organise your tasks and focus your attention on the task at hand you might just find you’re less likely to put off your work.

Having a better understanding of your behaviour can help you make better choices to improve your mental health and productivity.

7. Prepare For The Future

Undoubtedly, university can be a challenging time in your life.

Maybe you are stressing about the upcoming year, maybe you need extra cash to get by, or you just feel lost and with no direction to go in.

You may have struggled a lot this year with Imposter syndrome.

This is okay! Most student’s feel exactly what you’re feeling. So don’t get yourself down about it!

Setting resolutions can go a long way in helping you achieve long term goals.

Creating a to-do list or breaking goals up into parts will help you slowly achieve big goals whilst reducing stress levels and it will set you up on the right path for long term gain.

Put in the hard work now and you will reap the rewards later!

8. Be More Sustainable

To make positive changes this year, why not opt to be more sustainable for 2023?

We’re not saying you have to make huge changes, but there are a few things you can do to be more eco-friendly.

Some examples to be more sustainable include reducing your food wastage by meal prepping or cooking with your flatmates.

Another way to be more sustainable is to reduce your energy consumption such as by turning off lights and plugs when you’re not using them or not leaving the tap running when you’re brushing your teeth.

Other positive changes you can make are opting to use public transport rather than ordering an Uber to uni, it’s more eco friendly AND cheaper so you can’t complain.

We know it’s temping to get your food shop delivered, but why not go and shop instore instead?

Better yet, shop locally and support small businesses.

Do your part for the planet this year by taking on board these sustainable tips, not only is it good for nature and the world around us, but you’ll feel better being more environmentally conscious!

9. Make New Friends

University can be daunting, especially if you don’t know anyone during your first year.

Whether you’re looking to make some friends at uni or you’re looking to expand your current friendship current group, there are a few things you can do to make new friends.

Joining a club or society is a good way to meet new people with the same interests as you.

Don’t be shy, go check out what your university has to offer!

With a New Year begins a new uni term, so we’re sure there will be exciting opportunities to get yourself involved with.

Whilst it’s scary, try to push yourself out of your comfort zone and speak to people you wouldn’t normally.

Living in student accommodation will give you plenty of opportunities to meet new people. 

Say hey to your flatmates and make use of the communal area’s you’re blessed with, you never know you may just find your best friend!

A final point is keeping yourself open to meeting new people wherever you are. You might find you are glad you did.

10. Get A Job

Getting a part time job can give you some income whilst you study at university.

So, why not make this your new year’s resolution if you need a bit of extra income?

Although working whilst studying can be difficult, it  will look amazing on your resume as it shows your willingness for self improvement and it gives you another opportunity to develop new skills (like we mentioned before, if you remember!)

Not to mention, you can also build up your skillset and meet new people, it’s not just a great way to boost your student budget.

There are plenty of jobs students can get to fit in with their studies.

Use the likes of Indeed or TotalJobs to find job opportunities in your uni city or town.

Wow, we’ve powered through these 10 New Year’s resolutions!

They’re great ways for you to improve yourself and your studies from the previous year.

There are plenty more New Year’s resolutions you can make, you might have even thought of some that are completely different to ours!

Have a Happy New Year and don’t forget to let us know what your resolutions for 2023 are @_homesforstudents.

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