As the New Year approaches a sense of renewal comes with it. New Year’s always feels as if life is just a clean slate that we can start on again. We can continue with how our lives are going, or we can wipe everything clear and do things the way we want. For many of us, the New Year makes us stop for a second and think about our actions and habits and the impact they have on ourselves and those around us. It is a great time to organize your thoughts and figure out what you want to improve in your life.

Whether you make resolutions or not, the New Year is a great time to look over what you’ve done and the decisions you’ve made. I don’t typically make resolutions as I can’t seem to keep to them, but this year I’ve decided to try again. I’ve chosen simple resolutions and goals for myself to encourage me to keep to them and I’m very hopeful that I will be able to accomplish them all. One of my resolutions is to fully accept who I am and to be happier as a person. I would also like to be kinder to myself and everyone around me. While thinking about my own resolutions, I was curious what other’s goals were for the New Year, so I went around the community and asked many different people.

“My New Year’s resolutions are to be happier, focus on the future, but make time for the present, and to have fun.” -Sacoya

“My New Year’s resolutions for 2019 are to be a less aggressive driver, to exercise and be more active, to gain better money saving habits, to limit my screen time, and to be more positive.” -Jaycee

“One of my New Year’s resolutions is probably to get better with potty training my dog.” -Chandler

“My New Year’s resolution is to get in shape, but honestly it probably won’t happen.” -Hailey

“My New Year’s resolution is to work harder for my attendance to be better.” -Katie W.

“My New Year’s resolutions are to definitely not procrastinate as much and be more responsible when it comes to life.” -Ashlee

“For the New Year I definitely would like to gain around 10 pounds.” -Dustie

“My New Year’s resolution is to try to not eat so much candy.” -Gabe

“For me personally, my New Year’s resolution is to practice playing my cello more.” -Jayme

“One of my New Year’s resolution would definitely be to practice playing the guitar more so I can get better.” -Holly

“My New Year’s resolution is to stretch everyday so I can do the splits again.” -Kelly

“Some of my New Year’s resolutions are to stop waking up late and to start eating breakfast.” -Katie

“One of my New Year’s resolutions this year is to actually wake up when my alarm goes off instead of just lying in bed for longer.” -Makai

“My New Year’s resolutions are to get better grades, spend more time with my friends and family, and to focus more on homework.” -Emilie

“My New Year’s resolutions are to lose weight, eat healthier, and to focus on fixing my Jeep.” -Blake