New Year’s Resolutions: Resource Center

Stay Focused in 2026

This page is designed to help you with your 2026 New Year’s Resolution. Below you will find a curated collection of tools, perspectives and motivational content to support your journey. We are a nonprofit. Everything is free here.

Life is far too short to keep saying “next year.” The time to change is now and we are here to help with online resources. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Ten Most Common Resolutions

  • Stop smoking
  • Lose weight
  • Spend more time with family and friends
  • Learn something new
  • Read more
  • Stop/reduce drinking alcohol
  • Eat healthier
  • Manage stress better
  • Improve relationships
  • Improve procrastination

Combined list from Harris Interactive Poll (2013) & Nielsen research (2015)

Habits & Tactics
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New Year’s Resolution Ideas

Don’t have an idea for 2026 yet? You’ve come to the right place.


New Year’s Promise Idea Generator

Sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. The Promise Idea Generator is a guide to help you identify the next big promise in your life.

Download the Promise Idea Generator

IDEA: 52 Promises in 52 Weeks

Think about all those small things you keep saying you’re going to get to one day. What if we combined all of those small tasks into one big New Year’s Resolution?

Here’s how it works

Find Inspiration in Promise Stories

With over 15.1M Promise Cards distributed around the world, we have seen some incredible commitments. Check out these promise stories and maybe an idea for your 2026 New Year’s Resolution will pop up.

Promise Stories

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