Musings with Megan Advice Column Should we stop making resolutions?

Tianna Parsons Contributor

January can be a tough month for people; mentally, physically and financially. This raises the question as to whether New Year’s resolutions do more harm than good. Many people create New Year’s resolutions in the lead up to January, seeing the New Year as an opportunity to start fresh and achieve new goals. For most people these goals are fundamental to beginning their year, with some putting immense pressure on themselves to stick to the slogan ‘new year, new me’. However, these resolutions do not have to be exclusive to January and can be created and followed anytime throughout the year of one’s life. It is important that people understand and remember that restricting yourself to these resolutions in the New Year can be damaging. People may not be ready to commit to big changes in their lives all of a sudden. We should be considerate to ourselves when planning and looking to attain our resolutions for the New Year.