The Northglen News recently caught up with locals and tourists on the uMhlanga beach to find out whether they have made New Year’s resolutions.
Sarah Tsutsa (26 ) Do you have any New Year’s resolutions?“We don’t do New Year’s resolutions.” Do you find that when you make resolutions you stick to them?“I feel that they are a lie.” Mhkukli Tsutsa (27) Do you have any New Year’s resolutions?“Definitely not!”Do you find that when you make resolutions you stick to them?“I agree with Sarah.”
WITH the start of a brand new year filled with new beginnings and opportunities many people have taken up the tradition of starting New Year’s resolutions. For some it is all about getting fit and eating healthy, while others are more focussed on reaching success at school or work.
The Northglen News recently caught up with locals and tourists on the uMhlanga beach to find out whether they have made New Year’s resolutions and if so what those resolutions are. The team was surprised to learn that very few people plan to take part in this annual tradition.
Nothando Mbatha (27) Do you have any New Year’s resolutions?“I have done them in the past, but I havent thought about any for this year.” Do you find that when you make resolutions you stick to them?“Yes. I believe I do. I try to make a mental note of what I need to do and give myself a timeline by when I need to have achieved these goals. It also helps me to think about the benefits that I will be reaping at the end of the day.”
Toni Lederhilger (38) Do you have any New Year’s resolutions?“ Don’t make them anymore. They don’t last. I think people should just be happy.”Do you find that when you make resolutions you stick to them?“No. Not really. Every year it just ends up with procrastination, so I don’t bother making them anymore.” Jasmine Lederhilger (46) Do you have any New Year’s resolutions?“The older you get the less you make resolutions. I just try to stay happy and healthy.” Do you find that when you make resolutions you stick to them?“Nope, so I have decided to just live everyday to the fullest.”
Sarah Tsutsa (26 ) Do you have any New Year’s resolutions?“We don’t do New Year’s resolutions.” Do you find that when you make resolutions you stick to them?“I feel that they are a lie.” Mhkukli Tsutsa (27) Do you have any New Year’s resolutions?“Definitely not!”Do you find that when you make resolutions you stick to them?“I agree with Sarah.”
Kim Bishop (23) Do you have any New Year’s resolutions?“It hasn’t reallly crossed mmy mind. This year has gone by so far.” Do you find that when you make resolutions you stick to them?”No. It never works. I prefer to focus on goals throughout the year.”
Jason Cremer (22) Do you have any New Year’s resolutions?“I haven’t really thought about it. I don’t think that many people set up resolutions anymore.”Do you find that when you make resolutions you stick to them?“No. I don’t make on New Year. I work throughout the year on goals.”
Chad Message (34) Do you have any New Year’s resolutions?“Yes. For me I would have to say to save and travel more.”Do you find that when you make resolutions you stick to them?
Roxann Message (29) Do you have any New Year’s resolutions?“No, nor really, but I suppose it would be to get fit and live healthier. Do you find that when you make resolutions you stick to them?“I have had a few that I have stuck to. But you have to have focus.”
