The New Year’s resolutions that people most want to keep in 2025 – from vaping to telling fibs

Many people are ready to turn over a new leaf in 2025, and New Year’s resolutions are often the best way. You might want to get fitter or stop spending so much money – neither of which are easy, and require a lot of determination.

There are so many habits people want to leave behind this year, but some top the list, quite literally. Experts at JeffBet recently analysed the average number of Google searches each month on a global scale over the past 12 months for terms associated with quitting habits, such as ‘how to stop overeating’ and ‘how to quit vaping’.

The most common habits people want to kick were then ranked. Off the back of that, an expert revealed how to kick those unwanted habits in 2025 – although we all know it’s often easier said than done.

“Having bad habits can be detrimental to both your physical and mental health,” A spokesperson for JeffBet said. “Setting resolutions for the new year can be a good way to start your journey to being better. It’s also a really admirable thing to do and whether you start small or throw yourself in at the deep end, just by starting you are doing a great job!”

1. Vaping

To stop vaping, know your triggers and routines with it, the expert advised. Whether you go for a vape after a meal, during a night out, or if you’re feeling down or upset, it’s important to recognise the patterns.

Consider talking to a doctor and your loved ones to get resources and support with your journey. You can also use nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, sprays, and inhalers to help relieve the withdrawal symptoms.

2. Smoking

Much like with vaping, you should have a plan in place for quitting and maybe think about your reasons for doing so. This can help keep you focused on your goal.

The advice you can follow to quit vaping will also work with quitting smoking and hopefully help you kick the habit. If going cold turkey feels intimidating, try to decrease it gradually.

3. Drinking

Talking to a doctor or a loved one can keep you on track to receiving the help that you need. Staying away from places you associate with drinking, as well as keeping alcohol out of your home, can also help.

If you’re dealing with withdrawals or need something to replace it with, consider trying to keep your hands and mind occupied. Perhaps pick up a new hobby or try exercising as a way to help the urges.

4. Eating sugar

Read labels of foods you consume to see how much sugar they contain, which will help you keep track of the amount you consume. You can also sweeten foods such as Greek yoghurt and oatmeal.

Drinking water, eating a balanced diet, and getting enough sleep are a few more ways to help with the sugar cravings.

5. Caffeine

It’s important to drink water if you’re quitting caffeine, as staying hydrated will help with withdrawal. Also consider alternatives such as decaffeinated tea or coffee, herbal teas, or even sparkling water.

Getting enough sleep is also key as it could help reduce the need for caffeine and will leave you feeling better and more refreshed throughout the day.

6. Nail biting

To help with nail biting, you can cut your nails and put a topcoat polish on them. This way if you bite them, it will leave a bitter taste in your mouth. Alternatively, you can cover your hands with gloves or your nails with plasters.

7. Oversleeping

To help you with constantly oversleeping, you can set an alarm for a reasonable time and turn off the snooze button. Additionally, making plans and having obligations can help with getting out of bed.

Sunlight can help regulate your sleep as well as doing regular exercise. If you live with others, ask them to help rouse you, as this could force you into getting up at a reasonable time.

8. Overeating

Try to recognise when you are full after a meal, or when you are satisfied. If you feel like you don’t need to eat more, don’t force yourself to.

If it comes from a place of boredom or negative emotions, think about what triggers you and try to find another way to work through them.

9. Procrastinating

Breaking down tasks you need to do and prioritising them can be a good way to help with the stress and anxiety of the pressure to do them. One day you could do all of your laundry and the next you could sort out your bills.

It’s important to break tasks into manageable chunks so you don’t feel overwhelmed or neglect them any further.

10. Lying

Consider other people and their feelings – if they found out you were lying would they be hurt? Try to have honest conversations with others, even if it could result in you having to be vulnerable or causing conflict.

Being truthful is important and can help you have better and stronger relationships with those around you.

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