10 Weird and Wonderful New Year’s Resolutions to Kickstart Your Year
Lose weight, save money, be neater. Okay, sure, those are valid goals, but why not mix in some resolutions that are a little more CacklePatch-worthy this year—weird, wonderful, and guaranteed to make your 2025 absolutely unforgettable?
1. Learn to Write with Your Non-Dominant Hand
Sure, it’ll be messy at first, but think of the creative potential. This resolution is like boot camp for your brain, helping you discover untapped talents—or at least giving you a quirky party trick. Once you master writing with your opposite hand, start on practicing drawing with your toes.
2. Cultivate the World’s Smallest Garden
Astari suggested this one! Make a jar garden, a jarden. Forget sprawling flower beds or fields of wildflowers. Your mission is to grow an entire ecosystem in a single jar. Find a tiny terrarium and go wild. Bonus points for a tiny mushroom colony or a miniature bonsai tree.
3. Write Post-It Notes with Encouraging Messages for Strangers
The only thing Venus loves more than people-watching is seeing them light up with joy. Leave a path of brighter days with encouraging sticky notes left on mirrors, lockers, or random places.
4. Develop a Signature Scent
Blend essential oils or experiment with DIY perfumes until you smell like you—but fancier.
5. Adopt a Star and Name It Something Ridiculous
Astari the Witch of Whimsy loves stargazing, and she’s named many stars. And who says stars need serious names? “Fluffy Pancake” deserves a place in the cosmos. Register it “officially” or just adopt it in your heart. Check on it often.
6. Write Love Letters to Future You
Every month, pen a heartfelt letter to yourself to be opened a year–or years–later. Future-you will thank you for the inspiration, kindness, and (let’s be honest) the laugh at some of your 2025 thoughts.
7. Commit to Dancing Every Day
Whether it’s a full-blown groove session or a 30-second shimmy while brushing your teeth, make dancing a daily ritual. Life’s too short to skip a beat!
8. Train a Pet Rock
Forget traditional pets—2025 is the year of the rock! Paint it, give it a name, and teach it tricks like “stay” and “sit.” (Spoiler: It’s a genius at both.)
9. Eat Dessert First Once a Week
CacklePatch adores sweet treats. Rebel against the rules of dining. Save the savory for second. Dig into your dessert first, at least once a week.
10. Goal: Take a Selfie with 100 Dogs
In their travels, Venus sees many wonderful dogs. Keep an eye out for fur friends wherever you go. Then, after asking their humans, of course, snap a quick pic with them. Set yourself an ambitious goal and then reach it.
Embrace the Unusual!
These quirky resolutions promise a year full of joy, creativity, and a dash of chaos—the perfect mix for a CacklePatch adventure. Here’s to 2025 being your most delightfully weird year yet!
