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Did you know only 50% of adults make New Year’s Resolutions? Even more surprising, only 8% of those who make them actually keep them the entire year. However, 94% of people say they usually keep their resolution for at least a month. The top resolutions people choose are: loosing weight, eating healthier, saving money, learning a new skill or hobby, quitting smoking, spending more time with friends and family, and getting organized. On average, 80% of resolutions have failed by the second week of February. The main reasons resolutions fail are because they are worded too negatively and are not specific enough. So for those of you looking to better yourself in 2021, keep the goals limited, simple and positive. Studies show it takes approximately 66 days for a habit to become automatic. This means by mid–March sustaining your resolution or lifestyle change should become easier than in the beginning. Here, some of Onondaga's staff and students shared their New Year’s Resolution on how they are going follow the “New year, new you” sang:
Mrs. Richer’s New Year’s Resolution for 2021 is to walk 10,000 steps a day and “dedicate myself to walking outside for at least a mile each day.” She chose this resolution because fresh air and exercise helps “me clear my head and gives me a better perspective.” When asked how it is going, Mrs. Richer said it has been going “great!” She has continued achieving her goal since New Year’s Eve. In the past, Mrs. Richer has not been able to keep her goals because they were “too loft and not specific enough.” She is confident she can keep her resolution for the entire year because she has created a system that works good for here. As for her 2021 prediction, Mrs. Richer said “hope… is all I’m counting on.” She is most looking forward to getting her vaccine and school getting back to normal once again. Mr. Hyland’s goal is to eat an apple a day because he wants to be healthier. As for how he has done keeping it, he said, “so far so good!” In the past, he has not been able to keep his resolutions. Mr. Hyland thinks he can keep his resolution until the end of the year. Mr. Hyland predicts the end of the pandemic and is looking forward to “less stress from the government!” Jarett Senn has made his resolution to be more active because quarantine has become less active. He has been able to keep his resolution so far this year. He is confident he can keep this resolution because Jarett only needs to do one activity a day which could range from a walk to a full workout. As we move further into 2021, Jarett is looking sports. He is predicting this year “will be similar to 2020 but better.” Mrs. Casey’s New Year’s resolution is to keep a gratitude journal to “remind myself each day for what I am grateful for.” She has been able to keep her goal and writes in it everyday. Some years she has been able to keep her resolutions, but like many, not always. Mrs. Casey believes she can keep it the entire year because “I enjoy doing it.” Mrs. Casey predicts that COVID will subside this year a and life will return to normal. She is looking forward to summer vacation. Dylan Price’s New Year’s Resolution is to lose weight because it is a “practical resolution” he has been able to maintain his resolutions in the past, therefore having the confidence he can maintain it this year. Dylan predicts that “This year Americans will realize the unintended negative consequences of a year long lockdown.” He is most looking forward to going to college this coming fall! Madison Jachim ‘s New Years Resolution is to workout at least four times a week along with consuming healthier foods. She chose this goal because “I haven’t had many opportunities to stay active, I needed to take it into my own hands. I had tried in previous years but was unsuccessful.” However, this year is going well for Madison. She is unsure whether she will keep her resolution but is hoping to in 2021. Madison predicts this year will be “a time of healing and further adapting,” adding that she is looking forward to ”hopefully a new year of possibilities and opportunities.” Caitlin Dankiw‘s resolution is to “stop depending on others and their opinions for validation” She chose this for her “mental health” and for her “self growth”. Caitlin has done well keeping to her goal and “reminding myself it’s all right when I start to mess up.” She believes she can keep this resolution because Caitlin will “lean on” her “close friends” to remind her and help her keep her goals. As for her 2021 predictions, she feels it “could either go really well or really bad depending on many things,” adding, “however it goes: united we stand, divided we fall.” Caitlin is most looking forward to summer vacation.” Mrs. Matthews goal for this year is to “be in the moment” along with being “more mindful” about her decisions because she “discovered that it's too easy to let things like social media take up valuable time and energy. I want to be more present for the people in my life, and for myself. Life is too short not to make the most of it!” As of now, she has been able to cut back on screen time. Mrs. Matthews continued on to say that she has been “trying new recipes, and redecorating some rooms in my house!” When asked if she has kept her resolutions in the past she responded “I'll plead the 5th on that one! ;)” She is confident she can stick to her resolution because it “feels realistic and attainable to me, especially since I plan to do it by making small changes, one at a time. Mrs. Matthew predicts that 2021 will be “as good as we make it!” She is looking forward to her daughter’s wedding this coming April, as well as “spending time with my grandchildren, and going camping with my husband this summer.” Mac Schmidt’s New Year’s Resolution is “to be happier” and have a “more positive outlook on life.” She chose this goal because “life has been very negative for the year past.” Mac has kept he resolution by doing activities that make her happy. She usually can keep her resolutions for the whole year so this makes her “hopeful about this one.” One thing Mac can say with certainty is that in 2021 she is looking forward to putting COVID in the past.” Dorothy French resolution for 2021 is to “be happy” and be “myself” because “2020 was filled with hate and the pandemic it would just be a good refresher”. She hopes she can keep this resolution although she did not keep her resolution in 2020. So far is has being going “okay” for Dorothy. She is excited for school and sports this year and predicts 2021 will be “a year filled of healing for all .”
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