New Year has come and gone – who is still keeping to their resolutions?

THE start of 2020 is well under way, the festive season is over, matric results have been released and schools are re-opening this week.

Muna Khondlo – Writing 2020 instead of 2019

The start of a new year always brings about talk – and much debate – of New Year’s resolutions.

Ntleerh LastBorn YamaNyanda Mdlalose – To hustle well till I find a teaching job around KZN and I believe

The most common resolutions include quitting smoking, losing weight and getting fit, eating healthier, spending more time with the family, getting out of debt and saving money, and learning something new.

Mkhawulen Mkhawu – No I’m still looking for a job as Co2 coded welder and I won’t lose hope, I’ll keep hunting

Other less common resolutions include travelling more and investing in personal development and education.

Sizwe Mbambo – I don’t want to put unnecessary pressure la kumina, angizingeni ezama resolutions. Okwenzekayo kuyenzeka, okungenzeki siyokubona ngendlela

While intentions are good at the outset, statistics reveal that up to 80% of people fail to keep their New Year’s resolutions.

Simphiwe Mthokozisi Luthuli – Surrounding myself with positivity and it’s going well

According to a psychotherapist, the most common reasons for giving up on New Year’s resolutions centre around the individual’s psyche.

Sandile Manqele – I misplaced the piece of paper with all my New Year’s resolutions… I guess I will see next year

A person is not ready to change, there is no self-monitoring, they have not considered what is to be given up, they fail to plan appropriately and they are over-confident in their goals.

Mfana Ka Gogo – Finishing my course at college

QUESTION: We are now into the third week of the new year. What was your New Year’s resolution and have you managed to keep them?

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