Why I Didn't Make Any New Year's Resolutions
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

Why I Didn't Make Any New Year's Resolutions

A brief look into why I do not have resolutions.

7
Why I Didn't Make Any New Year's Resolutions

Like most, making a New Year's resolution was a tradition for me. I would always make a resolution that was seemingly impossible for me because I thought that was what I needed to do, but I realized that was not the case.

With past New Years, I would always have some resolution. It would almost always be something like; keeping my room clean or becoming more social. I would make the same resolutions every year, and I would never keep up with them. I would normally disregard my resolutions within the first few days of the new year. I never thought anything about it, so I just continued making my resolutions because I believed that you were supposed to make New Year's resolutions every year, even if you did not stick with them throughout the year. It was pretty much a never-ending cycle of me envisioning myself being a much better person and being devastated that I could not make it happen.

Approaching 2020, I decided not to make any New Year's resolutions. I was tired of always being disappointed in myself, and I decided that I would stop forcing myself to stick to the goals I made. I decided just to live life one step at a time. Instead of making a New Year's resolution, I made the plan to just work on different things about myself throughout the year instead of trying to improve myself because it is a new year. Resolutions can be so stressful, and they honestly take all the fun out of the New Year celebration. Self-improvement is an important thing, but I do not believe that it is healthy only to be focused on it because of the new year. Self-improvement is just something that should continuously be happening regardless of the day, just like how you should celebrate those you love every day and not only on Valentine's Day. If you enjoy making resolutions, so be it. That is your decision, but as for me, I have realized that my life is better without them.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

51411
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

32987
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

956006
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

180964
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments