New Year's Resolutions

As our current year approaches its end we often find ourselves thinking about the upcoming new year. People tend to hope that the new year will bring about positive experiences, success, and change. These thoughts often lead people to create New Year's resolutions. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a New Year’s resolution is defined as “ a promise to do something differently in the new year”. More often than not these resolutions include changing something in your life that you may not like or accomplishing a goal or set of goals. The idea of setting a new year resolution can be productive and may aid you in finally doing what you always wanted to, or in other words, help you become the 'new and improved you' in the new year. 

Looking back on everything that has happened this past year, it's normal that we hope that the upcoming new year will bring positivity and improvement into our lives. Some of us may begin to think of New Year's resolutions such as eating healthier, exercising more often, reading that book that has been sitting on your shelf for some time, and more. Usually, we are eager to act upon these goals that we have set for ourselves, and even feel proud when we do so. However, many of us may forget or drop these initial thoughts of future improvement as the new year progresses. Others may feel a sense of failure because they were not able to go through with their resolution.

Before the start of 2020, I had come up with a few resolutions for the year. Some of these resolutions include eating healthier, drinking more water, and reading more. For the most part, I have been eating healthier and making sure to drink more water, but I have not read more this year than I had last year. Initially, I was upset that I was unable to meet all my goals for the current year, but then I realized that I was able to improve on two of the three goals that I had set for myself. We as people won’t always be able to follow through on every plan or goal that we have set for ourselves in the future. Very often we become focused on the big goal and don’t realize the small things that we have accomplished on our way to achieving the larger goal. 

Although the start of a new year may symbolize a fresh start and an opportunity to work towards bettering oneself, it is important to remember that we can always work on ourselves no matter the time of year. Although some may not want to take part in the idea of making a New Year's resolution, it can be fun. If you are trying to think of a New Year’s resolution for yourself, you can start by thinking about what aspects of your life you would like to improve on or change. These changes and improvements do not have to be drastic, they can be as simple as going on more walks or learning a new word every day. Many resolutions typically revolve around one's health, such as eating better or maybe quitting an unfavourable habit, but resolutions can take on many forms. Some unique resolutions can include learning a new language, reading a certain number of books that you always wanted to, doing some exploring near your home (you may discover something new), and more.  You may not achieve every resolution that you set, however, it is important to pat yourself on the back for trying.
    
The new year is approaching fast and some of us may be setting goals/new year resolutions for ourselves as we enter into the upcoming year. You should not feel pressured to come up with a New Year resolution if you don’t want to. If you do set a resolution for the upcoming year I hope that you accomplish them. If you are unable to, remember that you tried your best and when you are ready you can always try again.

Here are a few new years resolution ideas in case you are looking for some:

1. https://www.wgu.edu/blog/6-new-years-resolutions-students1812.html
   
2. https://www.knixteen.com/blogs/the-rag/new-years-resolutions
   

I would like to wish a happy new year to all of the readers and members of Teenagers With Experience, may this year bring us all health, happiness, and success.

Sincerely,
Diana

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Diana