Expectations for a new year arise and often people are determined to make resolutions. However, most have a tendency to forget their resolutions by February.

“New year’s resolutions are a great thing but so often people do not follow through with what they planned,” Jon Endicott, vice principal, said. “There is no secret to making a change. The problem is most lack discipline to put forth the effort to change.”

It seems that every year students have at least one thing they want to change about themselves.

“My new year’s resolution is to not do stupid things and get better grades,” Josh Voelker ’04, said. “Getting good grades will help me get into a good college. After graduating from college, I plan to become a police officer.”

According to www.How-to-keep-your-new-years-resolution.com/html/success.html, The best ways to keep your resolution is to follow these rules:

Don’t Try Everything at Once.

There’s a temptation, with the New Year, to run off a list of everything we’ve ever wanted to change. Don’t fall for it! You’ll have better luck fulfilling one or two goals than you will with a list of fifty.

Make a Plan.

Once you know what your resolution is, try to break it down. Nobody accomplishes anything of significance by trying to do it all at once.

Write Resolution Down.

Write down your resolution and your plan of action. Stick it up on the fridge, in your locker, wherever you know you’ll see it. That way you’ll have a constant reminder of the resolution. Letting someone else in on your resolution may also keep one on track.

“I plan to graduate from Clovis Adult and maybe go to Fresno State sometime in the future,” Jeff Torosian, ’03, said. “My resolution is to be better at school and enjoy it while I’m still here.”

The New Year is an interesting time of the year. Many students every year decide to make a resolution. Yet in the end, whether one follows through often comes down to hard work, a strong determination to complete the goal and someone who will keep a student accountable in the end.