Top Five New Year’s Resolutions You Made as a Kid (And Immediately Forgot)

New Year’s Eve has always been about reflection, hope… and promises you knew you wouldn’t keep.

As a child, these resolutions weren’t lofty goals or life-changing ambitions — they were big ideas that felt absolutely essential for the year ahead.

And yet, somehow, by January 2nd, they were completely forgotten.

Here are the top five resolutions we all made as kids — and immediately abandoned:

5. “I Will Eat More Vegetables”

Ah yes, the eternal “I’ll be healthy” promise.

You genuinely meant it.

Brussels sprouts? Carrots? Peas? You were going to eat them all.

Then breakfast came, Mum asked if you wanted beans on toast instead, and suddenly your resolution was irrelevant.

Adult translation:

“I will ignore the resolution and eat what I like.”

4. “I Will Clean My Room Properly”

January 1st: you stand in the middle of the mess, solemnly vow to tidy.

January 1st, 10 minutes later: toys are still strewn, socks are under the bed, and Lego is stabbing your bare feet.

Adult translation:

“I’ll get to it eventually… maybe next year.”

3. “I Will Be Nicer to My Siblings”

For five minutes, you were a saint.

You shared toys. You didn’t snatch the remote. You even smiled.

Then someone stole your pencil or sat in “your spot” at the table, and suddenly the peace treaty was over.

Adult translation:

Sibling rivalry is eternal. Resolutions are not.

2. “I Will Be Better at School / Do My Homework Properly”

The dream: straight As, model student, everyone impressed.

The reality: a few hours into the first week back, homework was forgotten, the pencil case exploded, and the teacher sighed.

Adult translation:

“I am definitely still learning… just not this week.”

1. “I Will Stay Up Until Midnight Without Falling Asleep”

Every single year.

You swore you’d watch the countdown, fully awake, with snacks at the ready.

By 11:30pm, you were snoring on the sofa, party hat askew, dreams full of Santa and leftover chocolate.

Your parents quietly took pictures, laughing at your failed resolve.

Adult translation:

“Sleep is non-negotiable.”