With only two more weeks left of the New Year’s Resolution race, many resolutions are morphing into habits. Unfortunately for some contestants, heavy schoolwork combined with extracurriculars and the challenges of surviving the middle of the school year hindered their success. Nonetheless, they’re still working hard to developing lasting habits, but not without the help of those around them.
Bearing News asked: Who has inspired you or motivated you the most to stick to your resolution?
[vc_empty_space][TS-VCSC-Image-Overlay image=”283589″ hover_type=”ts-imagehover-style2″ overlay_handle_color=”#2bb673″ title=”Siena Juhlin —62 points” message=”Ann Fitzmaurice, because she’s kind of like my mom and she keeps me in line and in check. Also my mom does, because she pressures me to get enough sleep.”]Siena Juhlin, freshman – 62 points
Resolution: Get more sleep
[vc_empty_space]Audrey Milyo, sophomore – 56 points
Resolution: Procrastinate less
[TS-VCSC-Image-Overlay image=”283587″ hover_type=”ts-imagehover-style2″ overlay_handle_color=”#2bb673″ title=”Audrey Milyo — 56 points” message=”`{`This race`}` inspires me to continue my resolution because Rochita asks me questions about it every week and I am also inspired to complete my resolution because of my dad, who tells me that I need to go to bed when I am not done with my work.”][vc_empty_space][TS-VCSC-Image-Overlay image=”283588″ hover_type=”ts-imagehover-style2″ overlay_handle_color=”#2bb673″ title=”Britton Stamps — 64 points” message=”I feel like this is more of a personal resolution, like there’s nobody trying to help me because I just kind of have to help myself. I feel like that’s what most resolutions are like. Maybe losing weight or going on a diet is something you need somebody to help you with, but my resolution is more straightforward — I can do it myself.”]Britton Stamps, sophomore – 64 points
Resolution: Spend more time with family
[vc_empty_space]Divya Divya, junior – 62 points
Resolution: Exercise at least 2 times a week for 30 minutes
.[TS-VCSC-Image-Overlay image=”283574″ hover_type=”ts-imagehover-style2″ overlay_handle_color=”#2bb673″ title=”Divya Divya — 62 points” message=”My brother actually `{`inspires me`}`. He was a short, chubby little kid, but he was very determined to lose weight and become much healthier, and so he did. He actually worked out and ate very, very healthy. I don’t think I have the strength to do that, but he does and it’s awesome. ” el_file=””][vc_empty_space][TS-VCSC-Image-Overlay image=”283575″ hover_type=”ts-imagehover-style2″ overlay_handle_color=”#2bb673″ title=”Shray Kumar — 70 points” message=”Honestly, if I had to say who inspires me or keeps me going, it’d kind of be me and my mental state. If I don’t exercise, I feel terrible and whenever I start exercising, I’m like, ‘Yeah, I’m doing something about my body.’ Also the fact that you’re holding this race, I’m also really competitive and I want to beat everyone else. ” el_file=””]
Shray Kumar, senior – 70 points
Resolution: Exercise at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes
[vc_empty_space]Sydney Magee, senior – 70 points
Resolution: Be more positive and vocalize compliments
[TS-VCSC-Image-Overlay image=”283576″ hover_type=”ts-imagehover-style2″ overlay_handle_color=”#2bb673″ title=”Sydney Magee — 70 points” message=”I’d say the person that inspires me the most is my mom because she’s very caring and sympathetic and she really does care about us. “][vc_empty_space]Confused on what’s going on? Read the introduction post!Missed the previous updates on the students’ progress in the race? Read them all below:
Week 1: Strong Beginnings
Week 2: Slow and steady wins the race
Week 3: Reaching for the stars
Week 4: If at first you don’t succeed
Week 5: Practice makes perfect
Week 6: Strolling to success
Week 7: Discovering paths to prosperity
Week 8: Wishful thinking
Week 9: The beginning of the end
by Alice Yu and Rochita Ghosh
art by Alice Yu
What’s one goal you have for this month? Tell us below.
