The new year is an important time of every year, marking a chance for a fresh beginning. New Years is a time for people to make promises to themselves, and to make positive goals and resolutions. A New Year’s resolution can be anything from starting healthy habits to quitting unhealthy habits.
“I think New Year’s resolutions matter because it strives you to achieve your goals,” freshman Kelsey Spoors said. “My New Year’s resolution was to try harder in school. I can achieve this goal by keeping up with my grades and homework.”
It is important and necessary to allow change in life. Even the smallest changes in a person’s life can give them the biggest benefits. Making a simple change has a lot to do with personal growth, which is significantly important. Creating a new goal and being able to work towards a personal achievement every year can mold who someone becomes. A New Year’s resolution could be something light, such as going to sleep an hour earlier, or it could be a heavier change, such as going to the gym every day. Successfully creating and accomplishing a desired goal can even inspire others to do the same. This is what makes creating New Year’s resolutions such a healthy thing to do every year.
“My New Year’s resolution is to have more confidence in myself,” sophomore Arianna Dangi said. “I think it’s important because self confidence helps you carry yourself better and people will be able to see it and reflect off of it.”
According to Pew Research Center, only 9% of Americans actually complete their New Year’s resolutions. Creating new habits can be difficult, but it is key to expect obstacles during this process. Constantly staying motivated and determined to achieve a New Year’s resolution will determine the best results. A commonly said New Year’s resolution amongst high school students is maintaining and working towards better grades. New Years is the best time to work towards getting better grades, especially moving right into the second semester.
“New Year’s resolutions help you set a goal and it’s something you can look forward to throughout the year,” sophomore Danny Shi said.