As the new year approaches, people around the world start to create promises and hopes they want to fulfill in the upcoming months. From healthy eating and working out, to getting more sleep and having stronger values, new years resolutions are prominent everywhere.
Students at Holy Family included, begin to turn to the new year for new goals. Junior Ulyssa Lozano says she is focusing on her relationship with God in the coming year. She emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation of faith while still in high school, a time when students are developing their identities and values. Lozano shared that she wants to be more intentional about prayer and trust in God, especially as academic and social pressures increase. She is looking forward to deepening that bond throughout 2026 and using her faith as a source of guidance and strength.
Not everyone, however, believes in the effectiveness of New Year’s resolutions. Teacher Mr. Yunt shared a more skeptical perspective. “I think New Year’s resolutions are fraudulent because people do it for a month and then give up,” he said. “If you go to a gym in January it’s packed, but in February there will be nobody there.” Mr. Yunt’s comment reflects a common criticism- that resolutions often fade once the initial excitement of the new year wears off. Senior Ryan Grable agrees saying, “I think they’re lame because you should do it to begin with.”
Despite this skepticism, many believe the idea of self-improvement is still valuable when paired with consistency and commitment.
While not every resolution will be perfectly followed, the act of setting goals allows students to reflect and reset. Whether resolutions last a month or an entire year, the new year encourages Holy Family students to think intentionally about who they want to become. As 2026 begins, students enter the year with hope, determination, and a renewed sense of purpose.
