Student New Year's Resolutions

Realistic suggestions for college students to consider

Nov 16, 2006 Naomi Rockler-Gladen

Looking for some New Year's Resolutions? Here are some healthy and realistic suggestions for college students.

New Year's Resolutions: how often do you make them? How often do you break them? Most New Year's Resolutions don't last long because they are too difficult and unrealistic. People vow to lose 50 pounds, exercise for an hour each day, get awesome grades in school, and become a nicer person-- all by March.

You're much more likely to keep resolutions if they are realistic and attainable. Pick a few relatively easy things that will make life better for you and those around you. Here are some suggestions for simple resolutions that may be useful for college students.

Whenever possible, get an extra hour of sleep every night.
Spend ten minutes every evening straightening up your room.
Read at least one book per semester just for fun (here's some suggestions).
Keep up better with the news.
If you drink, consider setting a reasonable limit on how much you drink.
Spend a little less time watching TV.
Spend a little less time on MySpace or Facebook.
Work in extra walking into your everyday routine.
Call your mom more often.
Help a friend with homework when needed.
Do your laundry before it piles up on the floor.
Avoid drama as much as possible, and be kind to your friends.
Recycle.
Try to improve your attention span in class.
Attend class more often.
Volunteer for twenty hours a semester at a local charity.
Eat breakfast every day.
If you're religious, spend a little more time observing.
Refuse to get involved in relationships that are no good for you.
If you're sexually active, always use protection.
Stop comparing yourself to other students who you think are smarter or more attractive.
Cut your "fun" spending by 25 percent.
Floss at least three times a week, if not more.
Take a class that pushes your comfort zone.
If an election is coming, educate yourself about the candidates and the issues.
Sew the missing buttons back on your clothes.

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