New Year’s Resolutions

Some questions about New Year’s Resolutions:

1. What does the term „New Year’s Resolution” mean to you?
2. Have you ever made a New Year’s Resolution before? If yes, what
   was it? If no, why not?
3. Why do you think people make New Year’s Resolutions?
4. Do you believe making a New Year’s Resolution is important? Why
   or why not?
5. What are some common New Year’s Resolutions you’ve heard of?
6. What are some personal goals or habits you would like to change in
   the new year?
7. How do you plan to stay motivated and committed to your New
   Year’s Resolution?
8. Do you think it’s okay to break a New Year’s Resolution? Why or
   why not?
9. How can you support and encourage someone who is struggling to
   keep their resolution?
10. Do you think New Year’s Resolutions are more successful if kept
    private or shared with other?

1. To me, the term „New Year’s Resolution” means setting intentions or goals for the upcoming
   year. It’s a chance to reflect on the past year and make positive changes in different aspects of
   our lives.
2. Yes, I have made New Year’s Resolutions before. One resolution I made was to spend more
   quality time with my family by having regular game nights and outings.
3. People make New Year’s Resolutions as a way to start fresh and improve themselves. It’s a
   time when we feel motivated and inspired to make positive changes in our lives.
4. I believe making a New Year’s Resolution can be important if it helps us to grow and become
   better versions of ourselves. However, it’s essential to approach resolutions with a realistic
   mindset and not put too much pressure on ourselves.
5. Some common New Year’s Resolutions I’ve heard of are exercising more, eating healthier,
   saving money, quitting smoking or other unhealthy habits, and learning new skills or hobbies.
6. In the new year, some personal goals or habits I would like to change include practicing
   mindfulness and self-care regularly, reading more books, and being more organized in managing
   my time and tasks.
7. To stay motivated and committed to my New Year’s Resolution, I plan to break down my goals
   into smaller, achievable steps and track my progress. I will also find an accountability partner or
   join support groups related to my resolution.
8. It’s okay to break a New Year’s Resolution because setbacks happen, and we are not perfect.
   The important thing is to learn from the experience, forgive ourselves, and keep striving
   towards our goals.
9. To support and encourage someone who is struggling to keep their resolution, we can offer our
   understanding and empathy. We can be their cheerleader, reminding them of their progress and
   helping them refocus on their goals when they feel discouraged.
10. Whether New Year’s Resolutions are more successful when kept private or shared with
    others depends on the individual. Some people find accountability and support in sharing their
    resolutions with others, while others prefer to keep them private to avoid pressure or judgment.
    The key is to do what feels most comfortable and helpful for you in achieving your goals.