As January first approaches, many people are starting to think about what their New Year’s resolutions will be. The new year is often a time in which we think about how we can better ourselves, whether that’s physically, like going for runs more often or eating healthier, or mentally, like procrastinating less or taking more self-care days.
Thinking of a New Year’s resolution can sometimes be challenging, especially if you want the best possible resolution in order to have a better 2025. The Flying Onion has gathered examples of New Year’s resolutions from all around Danvers High School, and we’ve shared them below as inspiration for your own resolutions for the upcoming year.
“My resolution is to learn a couple of songs on the guitar. I haven’t ever tried playing an instrument, but I think it might be relaxing.” – a freshman at DHS
Learning a new skill or taking up a new hobby is always a great resolution. Many people use hobbies to help lessen stress in their lives, and it’s a great way to do so. Sometimes, sitting down and focusing on something for a period of time can help you collect your thoughts. This can also help you better deal with stressful situations.
“I think that next year I need to get more sleep. I’ve been staying up late recently and I think it’s been affecting me during the day.” – a sophomore at DHS
Not enough sleep will always have an effect on the body and the mind. It may not seem like it sometimes, but sleeping is one of the most important parts of the day. If people don’t get sleep, their mood and energy is heavily affected. In order to make the most out of every day, you have to also make the most out of the time that you have to sleep.
“I want to get better at turning in all my assignments on time. I procrastinate a lot. I think it will make my grades better too.” – a junior at DHS
Turning in schoolwork can be a struggle sometimes, but setting goals to be more timely with finishing work is definitely a great place to start. A good way to battle procrastination is to set a specific time in your day in which you can complete work. This works for any work, not just schoolwork.
“I’m going to start saving more money next year. I want to get better at that.” – a senior at DHS
Putting aside some money to save rather than spending it all on extra items is always good, especially after you’re done with all of your gift buying for the season. For those working, even just saving 25% of your paycheck and spending 75% can help you build up your savings. That way, when you need money for something special or important, you’ll already have it saved up.
The new year means a fresh start, and it’s the perfect time to take the opportunity to make some sort of new progress in your life. Setting a goal is the start to all good achievements, so The Flying Onion hopes we’ve helped in your New Year’s Resolution decision-making for 2025.
