With a new year upon us, many people decide to take on New Year’s Resolutions, attempting to better themselves. The most popular resolution this year is to improve health. Others decide they want to practice self-care or learn a new skill.  Although many people set New Year’s Resolutions, many fail at keeping up with them and fall into their old habits. According to Forbes Magazine, less than 25% of people are still committed to their New Year’s resolution after a month. Additionally, only 8% of people ever complete their resolution. Yet they still continue to be a fixture of the new year. 

Many Whitney Young students have made New Year’s Resolutions.When asked if what his New Years Resolution was and how it was going, Victor Larios ‘21 replied, “I want to spend less time on Tik Tok. I am not doing well on this resolution.” 

Others have different ideas. “My New Year’s Resolution was to exercise everyday,” said Bella Zamudio, “and the only day I actually did that was January 1.” On the other hand, Kayla Hinton ‘20, whose New Years Resolution was, “to work out more and drink more water.” She said that her progress has, “Gone really well. I’ve worked out every Friday and Saturday.” 

Good luck to everyone who is trying to incrementally change themselves.