New Year’s resolutions allow people to have a fresh, new start for the new year. People have benefited from them over the years but how have they changed since they were first implemented into society?
New Year’s resolutions began back in 153 B.C, but they are still popular today. In the 21st century, surveys were conducted, and they found the top 10 New Year’s resolutions for teens such as: getting healthy, becoming happier, being a better person, and finding love.
In the past two years, however, the list has changed slightly with teens wanting to watch TED talks, give to others and become more social with their fellow peers. In addition, many teens now revolve their resolutions around their diet and other components concerning their public image such as: exercising regularly, getting physically fit, saying no to fast foods and colas, saying no to roadside food, and having a healthy diet everyday.PVHS students are also thinking about their 2019 resolutions. Here’s what a few of them had to say:
Nihar Behere, junior, said, “I want to be more outgoing and to finally decide what field I want to go into after college.”
Sarah McVey, sophomore, said, “My New Year’s resolution is to be a kinder person to my sisters and family.”
Jenya Loughney, junior, said, “I want to be more positive on my outlook on life.”
Ela Ersan, freshmen, said, “I want to be more productive when I do my work and be open to new ideas.”
Lena Ahrens, said, “I want to be more self confident with my body.”
Nate Martell, junior, said, “I want to stop spending so much money on gas and coffee.”
Anton Dahm, junior, said, “I want to stop flushing the toilet twice after a single use. It’s an old habit I’m trying to break because it wastes water.”
If you’re looking for a resolution, teen experts at family education.com suggest: staying unplugged after bedtime, Helping siblings more often, no more texting and driving, writing thank you notes, taking on a new hobby, reaching out to elderly relatives, and volunteering. If you don’t have a resolution yet, there’s still time to commit to an improved new you for 2019!
