The Inkling Volume 3

Top ten Most common new years
resolutions
By esther hawkins
e of year again to make some new
o I’ve gathered together a list of the top
mon ones.
ier: It’s just been Christmas and after
f mince pies and Christmas cake you
bly think about filling that shopping
uit and vegetables - not more sugar!
ore: Another way to get rid of those
u’ve
o some exercise. There are so many
s to do this, all the way from running to
t only will it make you more fit, but after
ill leave you feeling very happy. So get
on and GO!
money: Saving money (especially for
ncy snacks) is a good thing to do at any
, but particularly now following giftn.
It’s always good to avoid not having
ey to buy something you really want
).
elf care (e.g. get more sleep): Self care
rtant as it will help you to be more
happier . And who doesn’t like feeling
: This may may not be for everyone, but
e your English skills and help you to feel
after a stressful exam or interview. It
to be a huge novel: even just reading a
couple of online articles can be useful,
re you’re making a good start.
friends: Making new friends is a good
s they can help you and will always be
when you need them. They will help you
to get through hard times and be there at happy ones
as well. It may feel difficult, but simply working up the
nerve to talk to someone can lead to lifelong
friendships.
7) Learn a new skill: There are so many different
skills to learn and they will become useful later on in
life. With all the websites now available, learning
languages is a common choice of skills resolution.
You could also try activities like knot-tying or
cooking; you never know when they might come in
handy!
8) Get a new job: As secondary students most of us
aren’t old enough to work yet; dream jobs can seem
miles away. But everyone has to start somewhere.
Research the careers you’re interested in, or
perhaps look for some work experience or
volunteering.
9) Start doing a new hobby: Hobbies are a nice,
relaxing thing to do. They help you to feel happier
and take away your stress. Some hobbies can even
provide health benefits. Why not pick up a musical
instrument, learn to knit or sew, or even take up
something less common like flower-pressing or
archaeology?
10) Don’t bother: A shocking 32% of people don’t
make don't make any new year’s resolutions.
Sometimes it can be good to keep things as they are.
Did you set any resolutions this year? Were they
listed above, or did you pick something more
unusual? No matter what you have chosen to do - or
whether you’ve chosen to keep things the same - I
wish you the best of luck!