Will you drop the ball on your New Year’s Resolution? Answer these questions to find out. Make sure to add up the numbers that go with your answer When do you do your homework? • I scramble to finish it in class (1pt) • I get it done whenever I have some time. (2pt) • I start my homework the day it’s assigned and I’m always done way before it’s due. (3pts) Would your best friend describe you as … • A Hot Mess. (1pt) • Pretty laid back. (2pts) • Really organized. (3pts) How much does your resolution mean to you? • I just decided on the night of New Year. (1pt) • I’ve been thinking of it for a week or so. (2pts) • I’ve wanted to improve this for months and I have a plan. (3pts) How big is your resolution? • My resolution will change a lot about me. (1pt) • I want to make few changes this year. (2pts) • I just want to break a little habit or something small. (3pts)
How do you feel about New Year’s Resolutions? • It’s completely pointless. (0pts) • Why change on January 1st when you could do it literally any other day? (1pt) • I think it can be healthy to set goals, even if it takes a few tries for them to stick. (2pts) • I’m keeping my resolution this year, no matter what! (3pts) Add up your score! 5-8 = Yikes! Your resolution might not last too long… 9-12 = You have a fair idea of you want to do this year and if you stick with it, you can do it. 13-18 = You’ve already got this under control! You’re going to rock your New Year’s Resolution!
Student Poll : Do New Years Resolutions Last ?
Do New Year’s Resolutions stick?
5% - Yes!
“No, I don’t think New Year’s resolutions stick, not usually, but that doesn’t make them bad. It’s good to set goals to try to make your life better.” - Tyler Harless, teacher “They will work if you’re able to stick to them for seven days; that’s what psychologists have been saying. It also helps to do something small. Like saying ‘I want to be healthier’ is easier than saying ‘I want to lose 100 pounds.’” - Carrie Hindenach, teacher “No, no I really don’t. When I go to the gym in January, I see like 500 people there, and by February it’s just me again.” - Emily McLaughlin, teacher “On the whole I would say no. I think intentions are good, but it just kind of fizzles out after a month.” - Bobbie Mathis, teacher
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95% - Nope!
JAELLE LAMPERT, REPORTER
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What would you do if you missed a day of your resolution? • Probably just leave it at that and forget about resolutions. (1pt) • Psshhhh I won’t miss a day. (2pt) • I’d be a little discouraged, but everyone deserves a cheat day. (3pt)
