Practice English - Are New Year's Resolutions Relevant?

Are New Year's Resolutions effective or relevant? Let's discuss.

• What does a “New Year’s resolution” mean to you?
  Is it common in your culture or country?
• Have you ever made a New Year’s resolution?
  What was it, and why did you choose it?
• Do you think New Year’s resolutions are effective? Why or why not?
  What makes them work—or not work—for people?
• What helps people keep their resolutions longer?
  (For example: support from others, small goals, routines, reminders)
• What usually makes people stop following their resolutions?
  Stress, time, motivation, unexpected life events?
• How do you feel when you don’t keep a resolution?
  Do you feel disappointed, motivated to try again, or something else?
• Do you prefer making big goals or small goals? Why?
  Which do you think is more realistic?
• Do you think resolutions should focus on self-improvement or self-acceptance?
  Can they include both?
• Is there a better time than January 1 to make changes in life?
  Why do you think people choose the New Year?
• If you could choose one intention (not a resolution) for the new year, what would it be?
  For example: balance, peace, learning, connection, rest.