10 Latino New Year’s Resolutions with a Funny Twist
Because laughter, cultura, and cafecito count as self-care too.
Every January, we swear this is the year we finally stick to our New Year’s resolutions. We buy planners, download productivity apps and tell ourselves, “Ahora sí.” But if you’re Latino, you already know resolutions hit different when you’ve got family group chats blowing up, food everywhere and tias who don’t believe in boundaries but do believe in second helpings.
So instead of pretending we’re going to become completely different people overnight, let’s lean into who we are. These 10 Latino New Year’s resolutions with a funny twist are real.
We would say it is time to at least laugh a little, nod a lot and maybe steal a resolution or two for yourself.
1. “I Will Stop Saying ‘Este Año Sí’… Unless It’s About Food”
Every New Year starts with big promises:
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“Este año sí voy al gym.”
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“Este año sí voy a ahorrar.”
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“Este año sí voy a drink less.”
But let’s be honest the only thing that always happens is more food. Tamales don’t care about your macros. Abuela didn’t wake up at 4 a.m. for you to “just have one.”
Funny twist resolution:
👉 I will stop saying “este año sí” for everything… except eating.
Because when it comes to pozole, pan dulce and late-night tacos, this year sí.
2. I Will Budget Better (After the Last Family Party)
Latinos don’t just attend events but majority of the time we host them. Birthdays, bautizos, anniversaries, graduations, random Sundays… all somehow involve food for 30 people.
You promise to budget better:
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No more impulse Amazon buys
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Fewer Target runs
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Less “I deserve this” energy
Then someone texts:
“Hey, we’re doing something small this weekend.”
Funny twist resolution:
👉 I will budget better… once the last family party of the year is officially over.
Spoiler: It never is.
3. I Will Learn to Say “No” (But Nicely, So No One Gets Offended)
Sometimes when you set boundaries then it is considered trendy. Therapy told us to do it. TikTok told us to do it. But Latino guilt is undefeated.
You try:
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“No, I can’t make it.”
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“No, I’m busy.”
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“No, I need rest.”
And immediately follow it with:
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“But I’ll try.”
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“Maybe just for a little.”
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“Unless you really need me.”
Funny twist resolution:
👉 I will say no… but politely, softly, and with at least three explanations.
Growth is growth.
4. I Will Drink More Water (Between Coffees)
As we all know that most of all health influencers on social media say hydration is key. Doctors say it. Your smartwatch says it. Meanwhile, your daily liquids include:
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Cafecito
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More cafecito
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Maybe a soda
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Wine if it’s been “one of those days”
Water is there… spiritually.
Funny twist resolution:
👉 I will drink more water—as long as it doesn’t replace my coffee.
Because hydration should never disrespect cultura.
5. I Will Stop Gossiping (But I’ll Stay Informed)
This one is one of the most favorite resolution among Latino and Mexican families. Let’s be clear: there’s gossip and then there’s chisme. One is messy. The other is a community service.
“I don’t want problems.”
“But did you hear what happened?”
Funny twist resolution:
👉 I will stop gossiping… but I will stay informed for my own safety.
Knowledge is power. Especially when it comes with cafecito.
6. I Will Dress Better at Home (At Least on Zoom)
Latinos know how to dress outside. Inside the house? That’s another story.
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Old oversized t-shirts
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Pants from 2009
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“This is just my house outfit”
Just imaging when Zoom meetings happen. Or the doorbell rings. Or someone FaceTimes unexpectedly.
Funny twist resolution:
👉 I will dress better at home… from the waist up.
Business arriba. Comfy abajo.
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7. I Will Stop Buying Things Just Because They’re on Sale
“Pero estaba en especial.”
These five words have justified:
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Clothes we don’t need
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Kitchen gadgets we’ll never use
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Decor that doesn’t match anything
Sales hit different when you’re raised to believe not buying it is basically losing money.
Funny twist resolution:
👉 I will stop buying things just because they’re on sale… unless it’s food, clothes, or home stuff.
So… everything.
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8. I Will Take More Pictures (And Actually Print Them)
Latino phones are full. Full of:
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Family selfies
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Food pics
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Random screenshots
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Blurry group photos where no one blinked correctly
But how many photos actually get printed? Framed? Saved somewhere that isn’t “camera roll chaos”?
Funny twist resolution:
👉 I will take more pictures—and maybe print at least five of them.
Memories deserve more than cloud storage.
9. I Will Focus on My Mental Health (Without Explaining Myself)
Most important but as we all know that mental health used to be “échale ganas.” Now we know better. Rest matters. Saying no matters. Taking breaks matters.
But explaining that to family?
“¿Cansado de qué?”
“En mis tiempos…”
“Eso no es nada.”
Funny twist resolution:
👉 I will prioritize my mental health… even if I don’t explain it.
You don’t owe anyone a PowerPoint on your peace.
10. I Will Be Kinder to Myself (Like I Am to Everyone Else)
Latinos are generous. We show up. We support. We over-give. But we’re often hardest on ourselves.
We:
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Downplay our wins
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Overthink our mistakes
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Feel guilty for resting
Funny twist resolution:
👉 I will talk to myself the way I talk to my favorite cousin.
With love, hype, and zero judgment.
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Why Funny Latino New Year’s Resolutions Actually Matter
Being Latinos we know that humor is healing. Culture is grounding. Laughing at ourselves doesn’t mean we’re not growing but in real world we know that it means we’re growing honestly.
These Latino New Year’s resolutions with a funny twist aren’t about perfection. They’re about:
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Balance over burnout
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Joy over pressure
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Cultura over unrealistic expectations
If you stick to all ten then amazing.
If you stick to two then still winning.
If you just laughed and felt seen then that counts too.
New Year, Same Cultura - Just More Self-Love
You don’t need a “new you.”
You need a rested you.
A laughing you.
A hydrated-between-coffees you.
So here’s to another year of big dreams, loud families, good food and better boundaries. And yes este año sí… but on your terms.
