As we wrap up 2024 with 2025 on the horizon, it is time to start setting the same optimistic and unrealistic goals that seem to come and go every year. Everyone is so focused on bettering themselves and making the new year “their year” as soon as Jan. 1 rolls around. While some resolutions really do stick, the vast majority fade away pretty quickly. 

Some resolutions are so basic and should be relatively easy to accomplish, but they still seem to lose their appeal. You can almost always count on seeing the person who’s supposed to be saving money showing up to school with a Starbucks drink every day, and similarly, the people who say they’re going to have less screen time still scroll on TikTok during all of their free time.

New Year’s resolutions are something that almost everyone gets roped into at some point, and that is why it’s time that people start setting realistic goals for the new year. Instead of trying to limit all spending, decide to skip unnecessary purchases. Instead of completely ending your procrastination, try to start big assignments a couple of days before you typically would. Instead of saying you’ll keep your room spotless, try to clean it once or twice a week. Making small adjustments to your resolutions and making them more realistic can be all you need to make them attainable. 

Goals for the New Year give a sense of hope and control as we enter a time that brings stress to many people. Remember as you make resolutions for the upcoming year that they aren’t about perfection; they are meant to be fun and give us something to work on. So go ahead and set your goals, but don’t be too ambitious. 

Here are the New Year’s resolutions of some TuHS students. 

“To be a better person and not procrastinate.” – junior Lana Chau

“I want to create a better diet for myself and make more time for hobbies while maintaining good grades.” – junior Taylor Winborne

“Consistently get good grades.” – sophomore Jaelyn Hinrichs

“Probably to get better grades and workout more.” – junior Ally Boyle

“To do more volunteer work.” – junior Brinley Taylor