New Year's Resolution Ideas for Single People

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This page offers links to resolutions and goals for single people, which also works for people who belong to a couple or group but like doing things alone. They're also good if you are surrounded by other people and need to make time for yourself. Many are things that you don't need anyone else's permission or participation for, you can just do them. There are separate sections that don't involve romance and about looking for love. Pick whichever section appeals to you or browse both.


Theory
This section covers tips on how to achieve your goals, whether you are focusing on solo activities or seeking a partner.

Embracing Self-Love and Mental Wellness in Your New Year’s Resolutions

How To Reframe Your New Year’s Resolution With Self-Compassion

How to set long-term goals as a single parent

Relationship Advice: Why Your Dating New Year’s Resolutions Fail

Setting and Reaching Goals in Your Twenties


Going Solo
These goals focus on things you can do by and for yourself. You are a complete person and do not need someone attached to your hip in order to have fun and accomplish goals.

5 Self-Care Resolutions For A More Grounded Year

6 Essential New Year’s Resolutions for Small & Solo Practices
For lawyers, but most of the ideas generalize well.

8 Bookish New Year’s Resolution Ideas to Improve Your Reading Life

8 Resolutions For When You're Single & Not Dating

9 Inspiring New Year Resolutions For Single Women In 2025

9 New Year’s Resolution Ideas For Singles -- Catholic Singles
Mostly secular goals with a dash of spirituality.

12 New Year's Resolutions For Anyone Who's Single

12 Personal Development Goals in Your 20s

14 New Year's Resolutions You Should Make If You're Newly Single

19 Ways for Singles to Live Better in the New Year -- Catholic Watch
There are some very thoughtful spiritual goals in here.

21 New Year's Resolutions for This Single Mom
These work just as well for any sex/gender.

25 self-care resolutions for a new beginning

Did you include self-care strategies in your New Year’s resolutions?

New Year's Relationship Resolutions For Singles -- Carolyn Says

New Year's Resolutions -- Asexual Visibility and Education Network

Not Everyone Needs a Partner to Thrive: Here's How to Be Happy Alone

Self Love New Years Resolution Ideas

Single Women: Top 10 Habits to Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet
These work just as well for any sex/gender.

Start the New Year off Right with a New Masturbation Routine
You can totally be your own lover.


On Finding Love
These goals focus on seeking companionship. For safety and satisfaction, make sure you have good education about sex and/or romance in whatever configuration you wish to pursue. You will have better luck finding company with a good skillset than without. There is some attention to platonic relationships too.

16 Goals For Single Women Today And Every Day

92 Powerful (yet simple to follow) New Year Resolution Ideas
Multiple sections including one for singles.

Five Resolutions Single Men Should Make -- CatholicMatch

Love in the New Year: Actionable Dating Resolutions That Work

New Year’s Resolutions to Help Singles Find Love

New Year's Resolution Ideas for Single Men in Their 40s