Resolute
Desirably purposeful, determined and unwavering
by Isabella Dussias
With a new year, come new
resolutions—new promises that we hope to keep but sometimes forget to abide by.
Yet, when we stick to our resolutions it can make all the difference in the new
year.
When I surveyed some of my
high school friends on what kind of resolutions they would make in 2020, I got
a plethora of responses. Some wanted to improve their eating habits and try to
lead a healthier lifestyle. Others wanted to exercise more and pay more
attention to their physical health. Many shared that they wanted to focus on
improving academically.
Why do we embrace this
self-reflection in the new year? Who started this tradition? Was the past year
really that bad? Do teens feel that they need resolutions or a fresh start?
The
answer is an overwhelming “yes” from my peers. I guess we are always striving
for perfection, especially in a society where teens often feel judged. Maybe
that’s partly due to our own battle with self-confidence as we are emerging as
adults. So, we make our resolutions to exercise more, eat healthier, be more
organized, etc. You’ve heard them all.
The tricky part is how do
we keep these resolutions? The answer is the “resolute” in “resolution”. The
hard part is the follow through, the determination to be the best we can be, to
be more confident, more assertive, more thoughtful, more kind, and maybe even
more kind to ourselves.
So, my New Year’s
resolution is to be more resolute—to actually carry out the things I have
resolved to do, to be the best version of myself.
I wish you all a happy and
healthy 2020!
Isabella Dussias is a 16-year-old
singer-songwriter/composer from New Jersey. She enjoys writing about issues
that are important to today’s youth, and she believes music is an important
outlet to connect people and share messages through the creativity of lyric and
melody. For more information, please visit IsabellaDussias.com.
