Failed Resolutions are trending on TikTok, and the format is simple: you claim a resolution in text, then instantly contradict it on screen.
For example, you write “I’m not going to drink Red Bull in 2026,” and the next shot is you taking a sip. The humor comes from how fast the resolution collapses.
You can apply this to anything: sugar, scrolling, dating, gym consistency, online shopping, procrastinating, energy drinks, or “not spending money.”
The joke lands because you don’t explain it. The cut itself is the punchline.
Why This Trend Matters Today
This trend works because it’s honest. Most people break at least one resolution almost immediately, and seeing that reality on screen feels more real than perfect goal-setting posts.
You’re not pretending discipline; you’re laughing at the slip-ups everyone has.
It also matches the current mood around New Year content, less pressure, more self-awareness.
Instead of promising perfection, you acknowledge habits that are hard to kick, which makes viewers comment, tag friends, and say, “this is me.”
How To Do The ‘Failed Resolutions’ Trend
Create a two-part clip. First, add a clean text overlay with your resolution (“I’m not buying coffee out in 2026”).
Then cut straight to you doing the exact thing you said you wouldn’t. No long captions, no explanation — just the contradiction.
Keep timing tight. The quicker the switch from promise to failure, the funnier it feels.
Use everyday settings: kitchen, gym, desk, car, store aisle, wherever the resolution falls apart.
- Pro Tip: Exaggerate confidence in the first clip. The stronger the “I’m definitely not doing this” energy, the bigger the payoff when you immediately do it.
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