It’s the last week of the year, meaning a time of fresh starts, hopeful vibes, and an overly optimistic ‘new year, new me’ attitude. We’ve all been there, writing down a list of ambitious resolutions, only to realise halfway through January (or by the first week) that the whole thing was a bit too aspirational. You’re not alone, all of us break our resolutions pretty much every year, and you know what? There is a full list of resolutions that are broken a little too often. Maybe yours is on the list, check it out.

1. ‘I’ll go to the gym every day’  

The first week is glorious – you’ve got the shiny new gym membership, the leggings that already make you feel so good, and a playlist to rival Beyoncé’s. Then reality sets in. It’s dark, it’s cold, and your bed’s warmth is too tempting. Who decided January was the month for fitness anyway?

2. ‘I’m giving up junk food’

One word for this: snacks. You do your best to stick to the greens and proteins, but then somebody offers you a bag of Uncle Chips, and who can say no to that? Bye-bye, good health, see you next year. 

3. ‘I’ll save more money’

January sales, anyone? Saving money sounds great until you see a ‘70% off’ sign. Before you know it, you are already ₹10,000 poorer. Let’s just laugh until we cry about this one. 

4. ‘I’ll travel more’  

Sure, it’s a noble goal and seems more doable than others. But then you’re knee-deep in work deadlines, you couldn’t save money, and mummy nahi maan rahi. But hey, at least you ‘planned’ the perfect trip.

5. ‘I’ll be less stressed’

This doesn’t sound doable even in theory, let’s forget about reality. However, you still try deep breathing, but then your boss emails you at 11 pm and your zen flies out the window. But this one is on your boss, not on you. 

6. ‘I’m going to learn a new skill’  

You’re all set for your personality glow-up, so you buy a guitar and it’s all good until you strike a few chords and your fingers hurt so bad that you keep it aside. And then December comes and you only played twice. 

7. ‘I’ll sleep more’ 

Your brain says ‘early night,’ but Netflix says ‘just one more episode.’ And we all know who wins that battle.  

8. ‘I’ll spend more time with family’

You do this once or twice in January, and when February comes, so does the realisation of why you actually avoid your entire khaandaan. Bua ke taane, cousin ka showoff, mummy ki gaaliyaan, and there you are, back in your little cocoon watching Netflix. 

9. ‘I’ll quit smoking/drinking’

This one is really tough to follow through. Only an estimated 15% of people who try to quit manage to stay cigarette-free six months later. And of course, drinking less is good for your health, your reputation (all you drunk oversharers, I’m looking at you), and your wallet. But Rumi said, “Either give me more wine or leave me alone.” We can’t argue with that. 

10. ‘I’ll volunteer’

You’re feeling inspired, and ready to give back, but then reality hits. Saturdays are for chilling, Netflix, and avoiding responsibilities, right? You’re already volunteering to show up at your job, that’s enough.

The problem with most resolutions is that they’re based on an idealised version of ourselves – a person who has infinite willpower and zero cravings for chocolate. But let’s be real, you can’t turn away from chocolate. 

What resolutions have you made (and broken)? 

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