Spend Less Money
Ask anyone close to me and they'll tell you that I'm a bit of a shopaholic; but truly, that's kind of an understatement. I LOVE going shopping. Any time I go with my mom to the store or the mall or a shopping center, I always want to look around at all the different stores and see what there is I can buy.
But while buying new things is fun, it's pretty detrimental on my wallet, and full disclosure, I tend to spend money a little bit faster than I earn it, which makes it kind of hard to save up for things I really need.
There are things that I plan on doing to curb my spending habits; budgeting, waiting to buy something to see if I really need it, etc. But something else I'm trying out is something I'm calling "No-Buy Weeks".
A no-buy week is exactly what it sounds like; every month, I establish one week as a no-buy week, where I don't spend any money from Sunday to Saturday; no clothes, no makeup, no snacks, no nothing.
Be More Present on Socials
Now, I know that every time I post, I usually say something along the lines of 'I'm going to try to blog more often', but it really is true; I do want to start blogging more often.
But it's not just here; I want to be more active on other social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram too. I want to be more active not just to put myself out there and grow my "following", but also to connect with my Pixie Pals (that's all of you guys) better!
One way I'm trying to be more active on my socials is by setting specific days to post, e.g., posting a new TikTok every Friday, and working on social media posts a little bit every day.
Eat Better
This is one I'm sure a lot of people can relate to me on.
Eating well is a super important aspect of a healthy lifestyle. Eating a steady diet of things like lean meats, leafy green veggies, and foods rich with complex carbs, unsaturated fats, and protein can help you feel more energized, achieve and maintain a healthy weight, and reduce your risk for all kinds of health conditions.
But it's not just what you eat that's important; it's also how much and how often. People say you should eat three full meals every single day, and it's generally understood that binge eating and starving yourself are both not very good habits.
I am on the autism spectrum, so trying new foods has always been a bit of a struggle for me. If you can relate to me on that, then one way you could try to expand your palette is to try your safe foods prepared in different ways; one of my safe foods is chicken, so I could try fried chicken or grilled chicken.
Be More Spiritual
I've been interested in witchy stuff since I was about twelve or thirteen; candles, crystals, tarot cards, that kind of thing. And I've always been fairly casual with my practice. I'll occasionally do a quick little tarot spread to see how my day is going to go or to answer a question, sometimes I'll carry around some crystals with me in my pocket or my bag, and once in a blue moon I'll even do a spell. I suppose I'd what you'd call a part-timer.
This year, though, I really want to start taking my practice more seriously. I love watching TikToks of more "dedicated" witches with their altars and their abundance of candles and crystals and cool witchy stuff, and I want to be like that too.
Take Better Care of my Space
Like eating well, this is also something I tend to struggle with due to my autism.
One symptom of autism spectrum disorder is something called executive dysfunction, which is when your brain struggles to regulate your thoughts, emotions, and actions, making it difficult to start tasks and get things done when you want or even need to get them done. Basically like artist's or writer's block but for doing literally anything ever.
Imagine needing to fold your clean laundry and you just lay there on the couch and think to yourself, "I need to go fold those clothes, I really need to fold those clothes, why am I not folding those clothes, just get up and fold! Those! CLOTHES!" for three or four hours before you actually muster up the energy to fold those clothes. That's basically what it's like.
There are ways to improve executive function, like using planners to keep track of tasks and breaking down seemingly big tasks into smaller, more manageable ones, as well as giving yourself a little treat in between tasks, like a snack or piece of candy, to give you a little boost of dopamine to keep you going and moving through what you need to do.
Take Better Care of Myself
Taking better care of myself is something I've been trying to be better about now that I'm getting "older", but sometimes I slip up; I forget to eat a meal, I skip a gym day or a shower, etc.
My current set-up is this; I go to the gym on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, I take a simple shower on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and I take an everything shower on Sundays.
This resolution is less about creating a new routine and more about committing more to a routine I already have in place, because as mentioned, I do forget some days.
Make More Money
I'm starting to notice that a lot of my resolutions revolve around money... LOL
Making more money really is one of my biggest goals for this year, though. I really want to try and get my own place some time this year, and I need money in order to do that.
I already work one part-time job, but the pay isn't exactly enough to sustain myself off of. I want to both try work more shifts at my current job, but also try and get a second part-time job and make some money off of my social medias (including here!).
Another possible form of income is my art. I might want to improve my art a little before I start formally accepting commissions, but I do think that could be a really good opportunity for me to monetize my passion!
Try New Things
I once saw someone say 'You can't love yourself if you don't know yourself' and I whole-heartedly agree with that; if you don't take the time to figure out what makes you tick, what you like, what you don't like, what you believe in and stand for, then you can't truly love and appreciate yourself for who you are.
Growing up, I always tended to play it safe. I was introverted and didn't really talk to a lot of people, and I tended to stick to what I already knew and was comfortable with. But this year, I really wanna try and expand my comfort zone and open my mind to new experiences.
Read More Books
Reading has a multitude of benefits for both your mental and physical health. Studies show that reading books every day can enhance your vocabulary, help to manage stress, build your empathy, and even help you live longer. Plus, it's a great way to give your brain a break from screens!
Back in October, I purchased
The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon at a local bookstore, which tells the story of Natasha and Daniel and how their different life situations inadvertently lead them to falling in love. I bought it back in October, but admittedly, I haven't really read that much of it since I tend to get distracted by other things, like my phone or things going on in my life.
I also want to try and read more kinds of books, like biographies, manga, comics, etc.
Feel free to share your new years resolutions in the comments!
Now let's close off with a list of my official 2026 predictions (in no particular order)
.+*Club Penguin reboot is attempted*+.
.+*Chili's puts out an ad based off the "hi welcome to Chili's" vine*+.
.+*Right-wing Christian influencer makes video trying to convince people that Anya Taylor Joy is the antichrist, becomes viral meme*+.
.+*Elon Musk sex tape scandal*+.
.+*Britney Spears releases a new album for the first time in a decade, sparking a wave of millennial Y2K nostalgia posting*+.
.+*"Garbage man core" (dusty-looking overalls, trucker hats, neon colored shirts to mimic vi-vis vests) becomes popular*+.
.+*Megan thee Stallion comes out as pansexual, some rapper makes a homophobic diss track about her and gets absolutely flamed*+.
.+*Surf rock renaissance*+.
.+*Robbery at a grocery store is stopped by a group of furries and/or drag queens*+.
That's all for today, see you later Pixie Pals~!
