What's your new year's resolution? If you're in need of ideas, below are ours - plus, tips on how to actually keep them.
With the Christmas feasts and NYE parties out of the way, there’s another festive tradition (if you will…) on everyone’s mind: making new year’s resolutions. While “new year, new me” is well and good, if it seems a little vague to you, don’t worry, we’re right there with you! Making new year’s resolutions (the ones that we will stick to) can be daunting, so we’re here to help set you (and ourselves!) up for a great year ahead.
But first things first: if keeping your new year’s resolutions has always been difficult, start with setting smaller and achievable goals, as well as realistic timelines. You’ll find that they’re less overwhelming, and you’re therefore more likely to tick them off by the end of the year. So, if you’re ready to smash out your 2025 goals, check out our best new year’s resolution ideas… Happy New Year, Honeys!
New year’s resolutions 2025 – for a better year ahead
1. Travel more
We asked our Honeycombers teammates what everyone wants to do more of in 2025, and most of us would love to travel. The good news is, if travelling to Bali is your new year’s resolution, we can certainly help you with that. Check out our travel tips, which airlines to fly with, the best areas to stay in, and even bucket list activities and attractions for your 2025 Bali itinerary. Coming with the kids in tow? Check out these tips for families with kids, too!
2. Save more money
Going hand in hand with travelling more is saving money, so that you can take those annual leave days off and the trips you deserve! If you’re heading to Bali, here are some tips to budget-plan, save along the way and spend more wisely throughout your island vacation.
3. Exercise more
The key is to find a workout that you love, and do NOT obsess over what the scale says. Bonus points if you can find a workout buddy who will keep you accountable! Lucky for us, we have quality gyms in Bali with wholesome communities and a wiiide range of fitness classes to choose from. There are fully-equipped weightlifting gyms, pilates and yoga studios with a view (like Alchemy in Ubud pictured above), top-notch CrossFit boxes with HYROX training grounds, martial arts classes (Bali MMA is our favourite!), and more. Check out our full roundup of the best gyms in Bali here.
4. Eat healthier
While we’re not exactly experts on this, it’s all about having a balanced diet and enough nutrition to get us through the day. We’re lucky enough to have access to local markets and supermarkets fully stocked with fresh produce to cook our own meals – the easiest way to keep track on what goes into our food. But fret not, because Bali is packed with countless dining options serving up healthy dishes, if you don’t feel like cooking! From vegan and vegetarian friendly cafes to seafood restaurants, not to mention fitness centres which offer meal plans tailored to your training.
5. Drink more water
Add “drinking more water” to wash down all the nutrish and delish food. Pro tip: invest in a good quality bottle that keeps your water cool for the whole day so that you’re never left without a cool drink to quench your thirst. You can even shake things up with infused flavours – mint, cucumber, lemongrass, or even the fun and colourful rosella and butterfly pea flower. Or better yet, head over to your local warung for a healthy dose of young coconut water and Indonesian jamu (AKA traditional turmeric shot)…
6. Spend more time in the outdoors
Let’s be honest, we’re guilty of never leaving our desks and laptops. Not to mention our moody Bali weather which can be too wet or too hot to handle, and high humidity all year round. But, no complains here, since we’re also blessed with natural landscape (from the beautiful beaches to the breezy mountains) where fresh air comes with a view. Try doing fun outdoor activities, to give you yet another excuse to leave your AC-powered room.
7. Make new connections
If you’ve struggled with meeting new people and socialising, then this could be your year to meet new people and lifelong friends. And to make breaking the ice a little bit easier, join in on group activities, like taking a yoga class and learning to dive. Or even going on a solo trip or adventure, and staying in a hostel or a co-living space, where you’ll have the chance to meet fellow solo travellers.
8. Take up a new hobby
Make 2025 your most productive year yet, and make the most of your free time by indulging in a creative outlet. Whether its custom making furniture, learning how to cook Indonesian food, joining a jewellery workshop, surfing and other water-based activities, or picking up a new sport like padeling (here’s where to padel in Bali if you were wondering!) – not only will you gain a cool new skill, it’s also a good way to add a family bonding activity the kids will love, to your Bali vacay.
9. Find a way to unwind
We get it! With work and personal life to balance, how can we ever find time to relax? The key is to get organised – be it with regular journaling to set your intentions, jotting down your daily tasks or setting up reminders on your phone to take a quick break. A short meditation can be easily done throughout the day, wherever you are – simply close your eyes and take a few deep breaths to clear your mind.
And once you find some time to unwind, here you have a few options to truly destress if you live in Bali. There isn’t a shortage of spas across the island, from affordable massages to multiple hours of head-to-toe pampering in a luxury spa, or even treating yourself to a new hair-do and a cool nail art. After all, you deserve to be pampered! Sound healing can be free-ing, as is venturing outside and leaving your gadgets at home, AKA taking a digital detox. Or, go all out with a multi-day wellness retreat – psst some of Bali’s top wellness resorts will even customise your stay based on your well-being.
10. Enrol in a yoga teacher training
If you can never have enough yoga in your life, then you might be ready to transform your practice with a YTT. Lucky for you, because choices of yoga teacher training programs in Bali are endless, meaning you can tie in your training with your island getaway.
Love this list of new year’s resolutions 2025? Check out our spa and wellness guides for more health inspo!