Every January 1, people around the world embark on a new journey with new goals, like drinking more water or improving their focus. These New Year's resolutions are appreciated until February, when people stop following them.
This is often the reason why solutions don't last a year, but only a few months. One study found that only 6% of respondents stick to their resolutions year-round. Forbes Health poll.
For college students, these resolutions may look like this: “Be a weapon for your studies, not a victim of them” or “Go outside more or spend more time at the gym.” But then the semester inevitably gets chaotic and you start skipping assignments and training. There is no shame in missing a day or two. However, this should not prevent you from continuing to pursue your goals.
Conversely, some people don't make New Year's resolutions and are content to set smaller goals that don't necessarily take a year to accomplish. Despite the “new year, new me” hype, there may be value in being consistent and not just trying to change at the beginning of a new year.
The plot of 2024 is already off to a cold start for NIU students, but this year's plot should be full of growth and positive change rather than a year of failed resolutions.
But the most important opinions are those of NIU students. What are their New Year's resolutions and how has his January been so far?