The Top 10 Most Common American New Year’s Resolutions (and how to make them work year-round)

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3 min readDec 28, 2018

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Most resolutions make it to the second week of January. You can do better than that. Our top tips for making yours stick.

  1. Eat Healthier
    Ah, a classic. There’s no two ways about it: eating crummy can make you feel crummy. Thankfully, with Thrive Market, eating healthy has never been easier. The trusted online marketplace serves up non-GMO, organic, gluten-free and vegan products, delivered straight to your door in a snap. We’re talking snacks (buh bye, cravings), vitamins, supplements, personal care products, beauty products, baby food — and more. Want to eat healthier? Shop Thrive Market.
  2. Exercise More
    Another time-honored resolution: getting off the couch in favor of the gym. Take back your health with ClassPass: your exclusive, all-access membership to a network of over 10,000 fitness studios across the globe. It’s the most flexible gym membership ever — so you can find classes that work for you. Want to exercise more? Sign up for ClassPass.
  3. Use Less Energy
    It’s time we start reducing our global footprint. Take the reins on your energy consumption with Arcadia Power: the totally user-friendly, digital home energy platform that empowers members to make a difference. You’ll access solar power, save money, and reduce your impact — one digital utility account at a time. Want to use less energy? Sign up for Arcadia Power.
  4. Get More Sleep
    You could be doing everything right: no electronics before bed, lavender lightly misted on your pillow, a sleep mask to block out the light. None of those bells and whistles matter if you find yourself sleeping on a bed of bricks. Upgrade your mattress from the 1980s with a shiny new one from Casper: the #1 rated mattress brand that knows a thing or two about getting a good night’s sleep. Want to get more sleep? Shop Casper.
  5. Read More
    Lugging books around is fun for no one. For your own personal library on-the-go, use Kobo. We recommend Gillian Flynn’s ‘Sharp Objects’ when you’re on the hunt for drama, and Mark Manson’s “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***” when you’re in need of a little something lighter. Want to read more? Shop Kobo.
  6. Drink More Water
    Constantly parched? Habits are made to be broken. Stay hydrated 24/7 with S’well: the eco-friendly water bottle you can take anywhere. For added ease: keep one at home and at work, so you don’t have to worry about transporting your new fave accessory. Want to drink more water? Shop S’well.
  7. Travel More
    We’ve all been there: you’re scrolling through the ‘gram, and Stephanie So-And-So is jet setting from Paris to Milan to Barcelona with a smile and Away luggage to boot. While we wholeheartedly believe comparison is the devil, the fact remains: people who travel make time for travel. Take a look at your 2019 calendar and carve out a few weeks for yourself using Rocketmiles. Book your stay from over 100,000 hotels, worldwide. Want to travel more? Use Rocketmiles.
  8. Declutter your life
    Wish your apartment was a little tidier? That shelf you’ve always wanted to hang wasn’t lying on the floor amid cobwebs? Use Handy: like Uber, but for home cleaning and other professional services. In a few quick taps, you’ll have a Handy professional en route to your place in a snap. Want to declutter your life? Sign up for Handy.
  9. Learn a new skill
    We’d all love to level up our talents — but who has the time? With Rosetta Stone, you can learn a new language — totally at your own pace. Always wanted to learn Spanish? Italian? Rosetta Stone makes it easy to master the art of communication. Want to learn a new skill? Use Rosetta Stone.
  10. Spend more time with friends and family
    Snowshoeing and biking and wine tasting, oh my! Spend more time with the ones you love by perusing Groupon: the activities laden discount site with something for everyone. Want to spend more time with friends and family? Shop Groupon.

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