It’s officially 2025, a new year full of new possibilities. Did you stay up until midnight to see the ball drop? My friends and I used to ring in the new year at fancy parties in downtown Indianapolis. Now, we celebrate in our sweatpants. (My favorite way to celebrate almost anything.) I suppose that’s what happens as you get older.

Many people use the turning over of the calendar to reset and think about how they can better themselves. That’s where New Year’s resolutions come in.

When I think of resolutions, I think of the typical ones — losing weight, starting a workout routine, eating less junk food or fast food. Many people’s resolutions are health-related, and keeping your health in mind is always good. Financial resolutions are also popular, such as putting away a little money every month, not eating out for lunch every day, or not buying a coffee every morning. Some people strive to give back more throughout the year.

I’m not really a resolution person. If I have a goal I want to meet, I don’t need to wait for a specific day to get started. However, I can see the merit in why the beginning of January can inspire change. Day one of the new year can be an excellent time to start day one of a new routine.

Resolutions are notoriously hard to keep. Most people go into them with the best intentions and forget about them by March. I’ve heard it takes 21 days to form a new habit or lose an old one. Here’s hoping by the time you read this, you’re on your way to successfully fulfilling a resolution that benefits you for the better — whatever that may be.