By Justin Barrios, Staff Writer | January 14th, 2024
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2024- the year where everything we said last year can be accomplished; things will finally go our way… maybe.
New year resolutions are exciting, but like motivation, they can be very short lived and can even mentally ruin you.
The time is here to celebrate the new year by starting off fresh, but the term “New year, new me” doesn't always seem to be the case.
Many studies have shown that “80% of New Year's resolutions are forgotten by February, while 46% of adults actually stick to their resolutions after six months.”
It gets worse, New Year's Resolutions can increase stress which raises cortisol levels. But...why?
CBS News explained via therapist Michelle Turk, “‘Failed or overly strict resolutions can have a negative impact on our mental health….[and] also lead to an increase in stress and/or anxiety.’”
Still, not all agree with the notion that resolutions are bad.
Carson High School senior Ariel Paredes said, “New Year's resolutions are good for people who need a mental reset or a place to start.”
75% of students interviewed said that New Year's resolutions do not work out in the long run.
Overall, waiting for a new year to start something might not be the smartest decision. However, if you do, try to remember to grow from just trying.
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