New Year's resolution
Annual self-improvement vow
A New Year's resolution is a personal commitment made at the start of a new year to change a habit, achieve a goal, or improve oneself: My New Year's resolution is to exercise more.
Common resolutions involve health, finances, or relationships.
The tradition reflects the symbolic fresh start of January 1st, though resolutions are notorious for being abandoned within weeks.
Twelve o'clock at night
- January firstInitial day of year
- countdownBackward enumeration to zero
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
champagne · ball drop · fireworks · calendar · annual · ritual · custom · Hogmanay
Strong desire for achievement
- ambitionDesire for achievement
- objectivePurpose or goal
- targetObject of pursuit
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
intention · purpose · aim · dream · vision · commitment · pledge · promise
Observing one's own mind
- self-examinationScrutiny of one's thoughts
- contemplationSustained reflective attention
- retrospectionContemplating past events
- self-awarenessInsight into one's psyche
evaluation · reassessment · hindsight · review · stocktaking · lessons learned · regret · gratitude
Thorough change in form
- improvementPositive change in quality
- habitSettled regular tendency
- lifestylePersonal living pattern
- progressMovement toward improvement
growth · renewal · fresh start · overhaul · adjustment · modification · shift · transition
Mental strength resisting impulse
- driveOperate a vehicle
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
perseverance · discipline · tenacity · momentum · optimism · passion · energy · zeal
midnight
Twelve o'clock at night
- January firstInitial day of year
- countdownBackward enumeration to zero
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
toast · champagne · ball drop · fireworks · calendar · annual · ritual · custom · Hogmanay · Janus
aspiration
Strong desire for achievement
milestone · intention · purpose · aim · dream · vision · commitment · pledge · promise · plan
introspection
Observing one's own mind
- self-examinationScrutiny of one's thoughts
- contemplationSustained reflective attention
- retrospectionContemplating past events
self-awareness · evaluation · reassessment · hindsight · review · stocktaking · lessons learned · regret · gratitude · year in review
transformation
Thorough change in form
- improvementPositive change in quality
- habitSettled regular tendency
- lifestylePersonal living pattern
progress · growth · renewal · fresh start · overhaul · adjustment · modification · shift · transition · break
willpower
Mental strength resisting impulse
- driveOperate a vehicle
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
dedication · perseverance · discipline · tenacity · momentum · optimism · passion · energy · zeal · initiative
- self-improvement goalsfitness goal, marathon training, reading challenge, language learning, skill mastery
- resolutiondecision, solution, firmness, willpower, HD
New Year's resolutionbroken promise
Commitment not honored
empty promise · wishful thinking · lip service · achievement · mission accomplished
resolve, resolution, resolved, resolute, determination, unresolved, resolving, absolution, resolutions