New Year's resolutions motivate NU students On Dec. 31, when the clock strikes midnight and you make that New Year's kiss count, the next thing on everybody's mind is a resolution. People make all kinds of resolutions for the New Year. They range from small realistic goals to large unrealistic dreams. There is no rule or ordinance in a local town government to follow when making a resolution.
People just do it out of tradition.
The most common and traditional New Year's resolution is to get in shape. Maybe you ate too much over the holiday, gained a few pounds during the previous year or want to look buff. Nevertheless, people want to feel and look good. Chris Wright, a sophomore engineering major, made a promise to himself last New Year's that he would gain weight during the year. Wright worked out for the entire year and came close to his goal, but he realizes it will take more time as long as he doesn't quit.