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Fun 2025 resolutions

Last updated:23/12/2024

Fun 2025 resolutions  

 

Make your 2025 more adventurous with these unique and fun new year resolution ideas  

We’ve heard the usual new year challenges and goals; join the gym, drink less coffee, get up on time… (okay these might be mine), but how about some goals that get you excited for the year ahead? We’ve had a think about some fun New Year's resolutions that will get you out and about on more adventures this year.  

1. Try one new thing a month  

From trying a new food, learning a new skill or checking out what’s on near you, a goal like this is a great way to mix things up in a relaxing way that suits you. If you’re having a busy month, why not try and treat yourself to a new coffee place. If it’s a bit quieter, you could book something a bit more adventurous… and we’ve got just the ticket.  

With lots of great benefits to our adventures (check out our post on just 7 of them) and over 14 activities to choose from across 37 locations, there’s enough to keep you busy over 12 months.  

2. Arrange at least one group outing

Whether it’s friends or family, co-ordinating those calendars can be a challenge. So, making it your resolution to be The Organiser for an outing during 2025 is a great way to make sure you see your favourite people all together.  

What’s more, if you make it an outdoors activity you get all the benefits of getting out and about in nature. One way of getting a group of you together is booking an activity at one of our locations. With 37 across England, Wales and Scotland there’s bound to one in the middle, plus you get all the health and fitness benefits too.  

A group of friends at Go Ape

3. Choose one challenge you’ve always wanted to try

One great way to celebrate the New Year is to think of one challenge for the year ahead. It might seem simple, but 12 months slips by surprisingly fast so January is a great time to get planning and booking ahead. This challenge could be something big (like hiking, climbing or travelling), it could be learning something new, or it could be a personal aim you’ve always wanted to get done.  

 

New Year challenges can involve facing your fears, like trying The Plummet at our Coventry, Temple Newsam and Ally Pally locations with a 12-metre drop. We’ve got a blog post on coping with fear, and our amazing teams are onsite to help if you’re braving one of our challenges.  

4. Brave going somewhere solo

Some people are quite comfortable going places solo, from holidays to treating themselves to dinner, but for some it can be more of a challenge. Your resolution could be building up to going out to dinner by yourself, or it could be something bigger. Read more in our guest blog on smashing through your comfort zone 

 

One unique goal could be coming along to one of our locations solo. Picking a quieter time, like mid-week, can be surprisingly relaxing as you look out across the stunning forest treetops (in between some heart rate heightening obstacles), all at your own pace.  

Person gesturing with hand underneath waterfall

5. Help out a local group or charity   

If you’re not sure where to start with your resolutions this year, why not check out your local charities, community centres or other groups. Your goal could be committing to regular help throughout the year, or picking one activity to take part in – like a litter picking day. Even one day can make a big difference and is a great resolution to start of the New Year with.  

Achieving your goals  

They may be fun goals, but we still want to do them! So, what are some tips for making sure your fun resolutions happen?  

  • Tell people – nothing like friends and family to help remind you 
  • Create a tracker or make a note in your calendar  
  • Plan in advance 
  • Start small – if your plan is to challenge yourself to something new, see if there are small ways you can build up to it  
  • Get a resolution buddy – see if anyone will join you and have fun doing your resolution together  

Group of friends hiking up a hill on an adventure together

Reflecting on your resolutions  

It’s not only a brilliant feeling to achieve that resolution, but also a fun thing to look back on at the end of the year. Make sure to keep a note, photo or memento of your resolution, whether to share or just keep for yourself as a fun and unique memory of 2025. And remember, even if you don’t fully manage your goal, having a go will still be a great adventure  

Tell us your tales 

Does your New Year’s resolution involve trying one of our challenges? Let us know! Tag us on social (Facebook, Instagram, X or TikTok) or even reach out to our press team. We love hearing all your stories.  

Fill your 2025 with fun and adventure

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