From personal experience, my resolutions usually last 2-3 weeks when I’m feeling motivated and driven. But, once I start getting back to everyday life and a normal routine again, all of my plans suddenly go out the window. The typical resolutions, and the most frequent ones I hear are “I want to be more fit” and “I need to eat healthier” which are perfectly fine, but really though? Are you sure you’re going to workout “5 days a week” and cut out all sugar in your diet? Now of course, there are some amazing, well- disciplined people who would actually do this and stick to it, but honestly, I probably wouldn’t get through a day of that.
Besides that, I feel like the majority of people my age create their resolutions solely on things like fitness, health and schoolwork. I don’t see anything wrong with this, but sometimes it’s the smaller things that can really make you feel good about yourself and give you that self-satisfaction we all crave. Things like being that bit kinder and helpful to your parents, friends and even strangers can go a long way. Anyway, it was actually proven that giving creates more happiness in a person than receiving. So, just by smiling at a stranger or helping someone when they’re upset will make you feel happier than the person you just comforted.
In my opinion, I think resolutions are so beneficial whether you are bettering yourself physically or looking out for the people around you a bit more. They’re a way to set out what you hope for the 365 days laying in front of you, and a push start on improving yourself as a person.
MB