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13, March, 2026

Episode 245: Making Resolutions for The New Year

In this podcast, we look into setting resolutions for the New Year, and should we even bother setting resolutions?

Making resolutions for the New Year

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Welcome back to English-Podcasts, in this episode we examine the good and the bad of setting resolutions for the New Year. Is it of any use? Did you know that 93% of all resolutions made on 31 December are abandoned just a week or two later?

Notes

Whether or not to set New Year's resolutions depends on your mindset, personal goals, and what works best for you. Here’s a breakdown to help decide:

Reasons to Set Resolutions:

Fresh Start Effect: The new year feels like a clean slate, which can motivate you to pursue goals.

Reflection and Growth: Resolutions can help you evaluate your past year and set intentions for growth.

Structure: Setting goals gives you direction and a framework for self-improvement.

Accountability: Declaring a resolution often makes people more committed to their goals.

Challenges with Resolutions:

Unrealistic Expectations: If goals are too lofty, it can lead to frustration and burnout.

Pressure and Guilt: Not achieving resolutions can cause feelings of failure.

Short-Term Mindset: Many resolutions fade by February because they lack a long-term plan.

External Influence: Resolutions driven by societal pressure rather than personal desire often lack meaning.

Recap & Takeaways

Alternatives to Resolutions:

Set Intentions: Focus on a word or theme for the year (e.g., "balance" or "growth") rather than rigid goals.

Break It Down: Set small, achievable goals throughout the year instead of one big resolution.

Reflect Regularly: Monthly or quarterly reviews can help you adjust goals as life changes.

Celebrate Progress: Focus on the process and celebrate small wins along the way.

Ultimately, if resolutions inspire and motivate you, go for it! If they feel overwhelming, there are other ways to reflect and grow without the pressure. What’s your take—do you set resolutions, or do you prefer another approach?

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We all have future plans, whether it’s organizing the week ahead, planning a holiday, or considering a career change. As a language learner, it can be challenging to know which structure fits best to express your ideas clearly. In this podcast, we break down the different future tenses and provide helpful examples to help you express yourself.

It's New Year's eve 2020 or is it 2021?

Chris meets Sue at a New Year's party, but once again they are in a parallel universe - this happens so often to these two ...

Sue is at 31 December 2019 and Chris is at 31 December 2020, so Chris has lived through 2020 and it is all to come for Sue.

Sue is all excited about the coming year with lots of plans and projects that she can't wait to start, but Chris, who has lived through 2020, thinks that it may turn out a little different to what she wants.

Listen out for the following expressions :

To fit something in

To be on the cards

To cut down on something

To be likely

To be unlikely

To look forward to something.

What about?

Fancy dress party.

A fist bump.