Whether you embrace them or see them as a cliché, New Year’s resolutions are a great opportunity to reflect on what you want out of your life.
According to a nationally representative survey by Finder, more than 14 million Australians set a New Year’s resolution for 2024. So, you’re in good company when you set goals to improve your life.
Before you fall back into the rush of work, getting the kids to school, and the demands of everyday life – spend some time thinking about what you can do to make this year better than the last.
What are the most popular New Year’s resolutions?
We’ve put together some suggestions to help you with your goal setting, based on a survey by YouGov of the top New Year’s resolutions Australians chose in 2024.
Improve my physical health
After a little break and some indulgence over Christmas, now’s a good time to hit reset on your physical health.Whether you’re looking to shed a few kilos, gain strength or increase energy, the key to achieving improved physical health is to set small, realistic goals that can easily transform into everyday habits.
We offer some great fitness classes that you can sign up for at the CAE. Join our experienced teachers in a relaxed environment that will support your journey to improved physical health. We even have casual sessions available if you can only attend a handful of classes.
Physical wellbeing is also about taking care of your inner health. Get more oversight over what goes into your body by ditching the food delivery apps in favour of scrumptious home-cooked meals.
Healthy home cooking doesn’t have to be fancy. Simple, well-balanced meals are all it takes.
If you want to sharpen up your skills in the kitchen and gain a better understanding of how to prepare meals from scratch, join one of our cooking classes. Taught at our professional-grade kitchens in Box Hill, you’ll build up a menu that you’ll enjoy cooking as much as eating.
Improve my mental health
We often overlook investing time in our mental health. But as the backbone of how we function every day, focusing on your mental health and wellbeing should be a priority. Good mental health helps you deal with life’s stresses, connect with others and stay productive.
But how do you improve your mental health? Spend time on a purposeful activity that will help you practise mindfulness. Mindfulness is a proven way to reduce stress and anxiety – and creative pursuits offer a good way to be mindful.
From painting and drawing to sculpting and ceramics, we have a wide range of creative art classes to help you practise mindfulness.
Manage my money better
A penny saved is a penny earned! It’s a smart goal to save money and invest in your future. Improving how you manage money is more than just cutting back on coffees and brunches. It’s looking at your finances as a whole and researching ways to spend money more wisely.
We can help make managing your finances less daunting. Our personal wealth management courses will walk you through how to navigate the Stock Market or invest in real estate.
See personal wealth management courses
Travel more
Having a dream holiday in your calendar gives you something to look forward to. Whether your ideal trip is for adventure or relaxation, a getaway gives you a break from your every day.
Even if you haven’t yet booked your escape, we have short courses that can get you travel-ready.
Learning a new language is a ticket to planning a holiday. We offer languages from across Europe and Asia, that don’t just teach you key phrases – they’ll introduce you to the culture and show you how to interact socially with communities abroad.
And if your holiday is booked, try our languages for travellers or travel photography course.
Spend more time with family/friends
We’re all guilty of putting off or cancelling plans to catch up with friends or family. But connecting with the people who matter most is important for our wellbeing.
Finding a shared interest is a good way to build your relationship with others. Whether it’s art, music, language or learning, there are lots of rewarding activities that you can enjoy with friends, your spouse or partner, parents or children.
Signing up for a short course together is a good way to commit to your plans and keep each other accountable and supported while you learn.
We encourage you to give your New Year’s resolutions a chance. Goal setting lets you map small steps towards the life you want. It puts the power back in your hands to create change, celebrate growth and see your full potential.