Are New Year's Resolutions a Fad? Here’s What the WOTC Team Are Pledging to Do With Their 2022

We’re two weeks (and a day) into 2022 and let’s be honest, it’s usually at this point that most of our ‘new year’s resolutions’ and plans for the year go out the window — even if you won’t admit it. WOTC’s editor-in-chief Phadria Prendergast asked the entire team what they wanted from their 2022, and here’s what they had to say:

I want to build the largest art community starting with 1,000 to 5,000 by the end of this year. I also want to have a VR & maybe physical exhibition, and finally.. no procrastination this year, anything I need to do, do it straight away.
Shemaiah, Art Editor

“This year, I'm going to be more intentional about relationships and getting to know the people around me sincerely. I'm also going to start studying again as I have an exam to sit in October!”

Dr Emma, Senior Health Editor

“Focus less on the big things and more on doing the little things well.”

Dorothy, Legal Editor

“To become consistent in all things; from fitness to building relationships — consistency is key.”

Bethany, Fashion Editor

“Personally, I have jettisoned making ‘new year’ resolutions. ‘New year, new me’sounds good but isn’t as practical as we want it to be. So there's no NEW resolutions for me in 2022, just improvements of the old ones. I have a developing ability to listen, so this year I have resolved to improve on it and practice such skills more frequently.”

Dr Annabel, Psychology and Well-being Editor

“To have a sound mind. To say ‘no’ more. To be more ‘me.’”

Dr Alexis, Health Editor

“Adapting a new way of thinking, to always be content in every chapter I encounter and every milestone I hit. Most importantly, just to always be me. It sounds very simple, but the simplest tasks are always the most difficult.”

Bevery, Fitness Editor

“This year I aim to evolve and grow as a person, so my New Year Resolution is to build sustainable relationships and to push beyond my comfort zone - both in my profession and in (personal) endeavours I’m involved in!”

Barbara, Construction Editor

“I don’t actually believe in New Year's resolutions but I do believe in setting achievable goals for yourself throughout the year. I’ve put together three things that I want to achieve in the first three months (of the year) and after that, I’ll set myself another set of goals for the next three months and just measure my progress that way. I do actually think it’s better that way so you can actually measure your progress throughout the year and look back at it, rather than just writing down a New Year’s resolution somewhere and forgetting about it until next year or ‘till another New Year.. then you realise you haven’t actually done it.”

Faith, Social Care Editor

“I’m going to be more intentional about my wellbeing and I'm going to pay more attention to the little things rather than focusing on the big things.”

Krystle, Property Editor

“My resolution this year is to be healthier, to lose weight, to be more focused, in terms of completing tasks and most importantly to be mindful of mental health and spirituality. Not resolutions, but new habits.”

Angie, Image Editor

“I have a few resolutions but my major resolution for this year is to read more books. Reason being there are a lot of tips and key messages in particular books that I think can be applied in my life. I think that motivational books or speeches create a positive and optimistic impact on life. They boost your confidence and help in developing a positive outlook towards life. Books make you realize how powerful you can be in your life.”

Amanda, PR Assistant

“The key to sustainable wealth & growth is contentment #iamhappyhere. The start of the 2020s decade has been a whirlwind, with incredible highs and lows across the board. The world has seen firsthand how quickly change can upend one's entire existence. For me, 2021 was a much-needed year! One of the first lessons learned at the start of this decade was to be adaptable, but the biggest takeaway is contentment. I'm happy here, regardless of the season since I've learned to adapt to the numerous seasons in my life. Trusting that this marathon called life will eventually lead me exactly where I need to be. I’m going to enjoy every moment happily and content. My new year's resolution is to do just that.”

Uyi, Fashion Editor

“2022 is my year of health and wellness! Being pregnant and giving birth through the first lockdowns meant I couldn’t go to the gym or spas to really unwind, whereas now, I’ve gotten into a great fitness routine alongside time to pamper myself as frequently as I feel my mind and body needs. I’m hitting my health and wellness goals this year.”

Liz, Finance Editor

“To up my networking game; lose weight; complete a 100 days of code; learn a new language and become better with communicating and responding to my phone”

Sandra, Tech Editor

“To be more intentional this year with my decisions and time.” Jennifer, Fashion Editor “My New Year's resolution is to do a sports activity in order to keep fit, stay away from sweets and sugar, and to read more.”

Aisha, Health Editor

“A few things I hope to do “this year” is to stop eating ice (May never happen), spend more money on things I don’t need — because why not and most importantly, I will get my 1st class Law degree.”

Beverley, The Corner

“My New Year's resolution this year is to always stay focused and remember my “why”. I drop out of things quickly because I get bored, so I need to remember why I do certain things and this can be applied to everything I do, whether it be going to the gym, work or anything.”

Erika, PR Assistant

“Find ways to work smarter. Work smart, not hard. Hard work doesn’t mean anything. You can gain the same result by having the right systems in place, being more organised, having your administrations well thought out, well drafted and so forth. There is a way in which one can do many things without actually overworking the mind and the body.”

Sandy, Branding Director

“I have decided to be more intentional about everything I do. This means taking more time out to think and listen than I would normally do. All in all, it’s just about growing into a better version of myself without any pressure from external factors but letting it happen naturally from within myself.”

Ebun, Health Editor