10 resolutions you'll actually want to keep

Try a few of these ideas for bringing joy and meaning to the new year

Every year around this time, people make lists of their New Year’s resolutions. I know there’s a lot of cynicism about such things — we’ll all be off the wagon by February — but I think that’s because a lot of people set goals they don’t truly want to keep. So when life gets complicated, as it always does, they don’t.

But goals don’t have to feel restrictive. Indeed, sometimes traditional goals can be reframed to feel a lot more fun! Here are ten goals that will make life feel more enjoyable and meaningful. Why not choose one or more to try in the new year?