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Melissa Jane Lee

Last updated: December 4, 2025

100+ Funny New Year’s Resolutions to Start 2026 with a Laugh

Looking for funny New Year’s resolutions that are more about laughter than strict life changes? Whether you’re making fun of the whole idea or just looking to keep things light this year, these humorous resolutions are here to add a dose of reality, sarcasm, and fun to your goals list. Great for sharing, pinning, or printing and putting on your fridge (next to the takeout menu).

Let’s jump into the hilarity.

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Classic Funny New Year’s Resolutions

  1. Stop procrastinating… tomorrow.
  2. Only hit snooze once per morning. Or twice. Or thrice.
  3. Go to the gym just to use the massage chairs.
  4. Avoid things that make me fat… like scales and mirrors.
  5. Replace my Netflix binges with productive YouTube spirals.
  6. Unsubscribe from emails I don’t read… except the ones with discounts.
  7. Wake up before noon on weekends… occasionally.
  8. Stop buying books I’ll never read.
  9. Use reusable bags for shopping. Unless I forget them. Again.
  10. Finally learn how to fold a fitted sheet. Or just keep rolling it up.
A white mug, an open magazine, a pink 3-pound dumbbell, two bread rolls, and a gold-rimmed clock sit on a white nightstand with a black knob, beneath a lamp.

Social Life & Self-Awareness Resolutions

  1. Take more naps. Because self-care.
  2. Be less judgmental… unless it’s reality TV.
  3. Use my reusable coffee cup. When I remember it.
  4. Master the art of pretending to be productive.
  5. Eat more vegetables… on top of pizza.
  6. Don’t text my ex. Even if Mercury is in retrograde.
  7. Only order food delivery three times a week. Maybe four.
  8. Actually RSVP to events. Then still not go.
  9. Make my bed every day. Or at least look at it with intention.
  10. Learn a TikTok dance. Then promptly forget it.

Resolutions for Foodies

  1. Stop judging people who put pineapple on pizza.
  2. Learn how to cook something that doesn’t come from a box.
  3. Only eat fast food ironically.
  4. Stop eating snacks meant for other people.
  5. Pretend to enjoy kale.
  6. Cook more at home… by heating frozen meals.
  7. Bring lunch to work. Once.
  8. Try one new recipe that doesn’t involve toast.
  9. Eat less sugar. Start next month.
  10. Drink more water… disguised as coffee.
A piece of paper with “New Year Resolutions” written at the top, two blank sheets below with bullet points, and a pen resting on the bottom sheet, all placed on a dark wooden surface.

Tech-Themed Funny Resolutions

  1. Reduce screen time by sleeping more.
  2. Stop checking phone every 3 minutes.
  3. Unfollow influencers that make me feel bad. But maybe check in now and then.
  4. Only post selfies with good lighting.
  5. Learn how to properly use “literally.”
  6. Delete apps I haven’t used since 2021.
  7. Say “new phone who dis” less.
  8. Stop screenshotting conversations… maybe.
  9. Learn how to use all the features on my phone.
  10. Back up my photos before I lose them again.

Fitness & Health Gags

  1. Go to the gym at least once. Even if it’s just to look around.
  2. Buy workout clothes… then use them for lounging.
  3. Get abs… via photo filters.
  4. Try yoga. Realize it’s harder than it looks.
  5. Walk more. Preferably to the fridge.
  6. Breathe more deeply. Especially when around annoying people.
  7. Run only when chased.
  8. Finally learn how to plank without collapsing.
  9. Say no to toxic people and yes to tacos.
  10. Replace one workout with interpretive dance.
Two glasses of rosé wine viewed from above cast intricate shadows and reflections on a white surface, with light and geometric patterns created by the glass and liquid.

Lazy Resolutions for Couch Potatoes

  1. Binge-watch new shows instead of rewatching the same ones.
  2. Learn how to do everything from the couch.
  3. Only move for snacks.
  4. Stay in bed longer on weekends. Like a champ.
  5. Try one hobby. Then take a break for a year.
  6. Take breaks from naps to eat.
  7. Master the art of relaxing so hard it’s productive.
  8. Pretend I’m doing yoga while lying on the floor.
  9. Outsource motivation to coffee.
  10. Make “doing nothing” a personality trait.
A flat lay image featuring a black notebook with STAY SIMPLE written on the cover, two nail polish bottles (one pale pink, one glittery gold), and a partially visible spiral notepad with floral designs.

Mindset & Mental Health (With a Twist)

  1. Embrace chaos with grace and sarcasm.
  2. Be kinder to myself… unless I eat all the cookies.
  3. Practice mindfulness while scrolling Instagram.
  4. Stop comparing myself to Pinterest moms.
  5. Meditate without falling asleep.
  6. Journal more. Or at least buy a pretty notebook.
  7. Say daily affirmations like “I am mostly functional.”
  8. Celebrate small wins. Like finding matching socks.
  9. Use mantras like “It is what it is… and that’s fine.”
  10. Be emotionally stable-ish.
A woman with curly hair, wearing a black sports bra and hoodie, sits at a white desk holding a white mug. On the desk are a clipboard, pen, and smartphone.

Work & Adulting (But Funny)

  1. Actually do the thing before the deadline.
  2. Organize my desktop once a year.
  3. Drink less coffee at work. Switch to espresso.
  4. Don’t cry in the office bathroom. At least not weekly.
  5. Pretend to understand office jargon.
  6. Stop replying “per my last email” with rage.
  7. Look busy without doing much.
  8. Avoid unnecessary meetings… all of them.
  9. Keep my work-from-home pants clean.
  10. Use a planner for more than one week.
A blank clipboard with a white sheet of paper and pen is surrounded by large white magnolia flowers and green leaves on a light beige background.

Clean & Organize… or Not

  1. KonMari my life… by throwing everything in a closet.
  2. Stop buying cute storage bins I never use.
  3. Clean out my car. Or just keep the windows rolled up.
  4. Organize my junk drawer. Then fill it with more junk.
  5. Vacuum regularly… when someone’s coming over.
  6. Wash clothes before I run out of underwear.
  7. Dust shelves. Eventually.
  8. Stop losing socks in the laundry.
  9. Tidy up emotionally before physically.
  10. Donate clothes I forgot I even owned.

Randomly Ridiculous Ones

  1. Speak fluent sarcasm.
  2. Find more hobbies I can quit.
  3. Grow a plant. Keep it alive for 5 whole days.
  4. Invent a new holiday.
  5. Become rich and mysterious. Or just mysterious.
  6. Do things that spark joy… like not answering my phone.
  7. Stop buying mugs. I have enough.
  8. Learn how to say no… politely.
  9. Read the terms and conditions. Psych!
  10. Be the main character. Even when no one asked.

Bonus Funny Resolutions

  1. Put “professional napper” on my LinkedIn.
  2. Actually finish a DIY project. Or just keep pretending.
  3. Give up wine for a day. Just one.
  4. Say “I’m busy” when I’m just watching reels.
  5. Celebrate small victories… with snacks.
  6. Train my cat/dog/plant to be more emotionally supportive.
  7. Walk into 2025 like I own it — in slippers.
  8. Embrace my weird, and level up in style.

Laugh a little, scroll a lot, and don’t take it too seriously.
These funny New Year’s resolutions are meant to bring some joy to your goal setting — whether you stick to them or not. Feel free to share your favorite or add your own ridiculous resolutions in the comments below!

Dry January

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