New Year’s resolutions are a way for people to hold themselves accountable in a brand new calendar year, where a fresh start can truly change someone’s life for the better. Resolutions range from a longing for a more fit and healthy appearance to learning new skills and fun hobbies. After the two-week-long winter break, students had time to reflect on the past year and decide what they wanted for themselves in 2026.
Senior Arica Kern said her New Year’s resolution was to grow closer to God.
“I plan to read my Bible four times a week and pray every day,” Kern said.
Kern wishes to achieve a happier lifestyle through her resolution and believes relief will be brought upon her from it.
A common theme in New Year’s resolutions is working to form a better version of yourself. Sophomore Nikko Hinojos made a goal to stay consistent and disciplined every single day.
“Even the simple things, like making your bed in the morning, I feel like that goes a long way, because if you can do the little things right, you can do the big things right,” Hinojos said.
Hinojos believes that this resolution will help him create a difference in character between himself and his peers.
“I feel like a lot of people lack that consistency and discipline, so if I can do those things, then I can separate myself from other people,” Hinojos said.
Putting time into oneself gives a person more confidence to be their true, genuine self. Junior Pozzi Krehbiel said that her New Year’s resolution includes focusing less on what other people think of her.
“I think I just need to keep reminding myself that it doesn’t really matter what other people think and doesn’t matter what their opinions are,” Krehbiel said.
Krehbiel explained that it’s okay if a resolution isn’t achieved right away, and that hard work and determination will bring the ultimate success.
“I feel like I’ve always cared more about other opinions than my own, and everyone’s always told me not to, so maybe I’ll actually make it happen,” Krehbiel said.
