What’s your view? New Year's Resolutions

In every issue of The Bottom Line, we ask students for their thoughts on a particular topic. This month, we want to know: What are your New Year's resolutions?

Sarah McAleese

KPMG
I am firmly of the belief that it is more realistic to stick to the habit of taking up and incorporating positive habits into your schedule as opposed to giving things up. 

This year, my New Year’s resolution is to prioritise setting myself up for a successful day by embracing slower mornings. 

On the days that I am working from home and do not have to commute, I have started and plan to continue making a habit of getting up earlier to get out for a walk before work in order to clear my head. 

I also intend to listen to the news headlines while getting ready each morning in order to stay on top of current affairs. 

Coffee is a crucial part of my morning routine, and given the cost-of-living crisis in 2024, I am now a self-proclaimed barista and have vowed to make more coffee at home.

Kaillum Burns 

Gilroy Gannon
New Year's resolutions are always something I try to include in my transitions from one year to another.

Setting resolutions can offer a rejuvenating beginning. They are an excellent way to initiate the upcoming year, a chance to press the 'restart' button, and enable you to establish fresh goals or revisit existing ones and decide on your approach to accomplishing them. 

Achieving resolutions always brings positivity into my life.

 It is a great thing when you commit to a goal and follow through. Resolutions ignite a similar feeling. 

Regardless of the obstacles, proving to yourself that you can overcome anything is an unparalleled source of satisfaction. 

In essence, humans thrive when pursuing goals, and what better method to recalibrate your objectives than through a set of New Year's resolutions?

Conor Flynn

EY
As the calendar turns, a wave of contemplation can sweep over us, prompting New Year's resolutions. 

These annual pledges are more than just a cultural tradition; they can serve as a compass, guiding us towards personal growth and positive change.

By setting specific goals, resolutions can help us articulate our aspirations. They can turn abstract desires into actionable plans that guide our actions and decisions, thereby instilling a sense of purpose for the coming year.

Personally, I have found that a New Year can provide a renewed sense of empowerment. That being said, we should remind ourselves that the New Year does not hold a monopoly on resolutions as we can engage in self-reflection at any point throughout the year. 

It is an exercise we should strive to do regularly for our own well-being and personal development.