The Top 50 New Year’s Resolutions For Women That Guarantee A Glow Up

A New Year’s glow up isn’t about waking up on January 1st as a completely different person. It’s about deciding that the version of you who feels more confident, more radiant, and more at home in her body and life is no longer a someday project. It’s a series of small, intentional upgrades that compound over time, changing how you look, how you feel, and how you move through the world.

From skincare and hair care to mental clarity, hormone balance, and overall well-being, these New Year’s resolutions are designed to help you elevate your daily habits, not overhaul your entire life overnight. Consider this your glow-up menu for 2026. You don’t need all of it, just the right starting point.

1. Take your skincare routine seriously.

2. Start a hair care routine.

3. Start living in accordance with your cycle to balance out your hormones.

4. Cut out sugar.

5. Practice gratitude every day.

6. Use a gua sha to massage your face every other night.

7. Drink 8 glasses of water a day.

8. Create a vision board.

9. Improve your vitamin and mineral intake.

10. Start a dopamine fast.

11. Stay active and go out for more walks.

12. Take care of your gut health.

13. Eat more healthy fats.

14. Meditate at least 15 minutes a day.

15. Cut out seed oils.

16. Drain your lymphatic system.

17. Clean your makeup applicators every week.

18. Reduce your stress levels.

19. Get at least 8 hours of sleep each night.

20. Do a parasite cleanse.

21. Switch to more natural hygiene products. 

22. Do the 12-3-30 treadmill workout at least three times a week.

23. Cut out caffeine. 

24. Create a savings account and practice conscious spending habits.

25. Improve your social media anxiety.

26. Get more sun.

27. Eat more carrots.

28. Drink less alcohol. 

29. Shop according to your body type and skin tone.

30. Start setting healthy boundaries.

31. Control your negative thoughts. 

32. Improve your self-confidence.

33. Become a morning person. 

34. Practice fertility awareness. 

35. Make more friends or hang out with them more often. 

36. Try out new hobbies and create more. 

37. Use shampoo less to improve the state of your hair. 

38. Add deep breathing exercises to your daily routine.

39. Try the 75 Hard Challenge. 

40. Learn more about your body and your cycle.

41. Practice positive affirmations. 

42. Limit your fluoride intake. 

43. Pay attention and listen to your body and intuition more.

44. Remove processed foods from your diet. 

45. Cook more and eat out less. 

46. Make your bed every day. 

47. Journal more often. 

48. Improve your metabolism by nourishing your body properly. 

49. Take care of your mental and emotional health. 

50. Eat more liver.

A real glow up doesn’t happen all at once, and it doesn’t require perfection. It happens when you consistently choose yourself in small, often unglamorous ways. If this list feels overwhelming, that’s your sign to simplify. Pick one or two resolutions that address what’s actually holding you back right now and start there.

You don’t need to do all 50 to see a transformation. Focusing on one habit in each area of your life (like beauty, physical health, mental and emotional well-being) can create visible change faster than chasing everything at once. Write them down. Commit to consistency over intensity. Let the rest unfold.

By this time next year, the glow won’t just be something people notice. It’ll be something you feel.