New Year’s day sparks resolutions for Central Oregonians

(Update: Adding video, comments from Bend residents)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) --  2025 is here and it could mean some big changes for some people. As the Times Square Ball dropped, people were ready for the new year. With the new year comes, changing old habits and following through on resolutions.

"My New Year's resolution is to try to have a better balance between work and life, which seems pretty easy here in Bend, because you can get out and do a lot of fun things," Adam Briscoe said Wednesday.

According to Associated Press, about 3 in 10 adults choose resolutions involving exercise or eating healthier.

Jack Groh said, "Trying to get to the gym, maybe like three, four times a week, at least. I think that'll be a good one."

Jon Caruso and Lexxi Hurley appreciate taking a step back and living in the moment.

Caruso said, "We live in such a beautiful town and it's hard to, you know, be mindful. You know, it's really, really hard. To just like, enjoy our surroundings sometimes."

Other resolutions include, giving yourself a different outlook in life. 

Hurley said, "One of my New Year's resolutions this year is to just be grateful. Every day I do this - this grateful practice every morning, this mindfulness practice where I wake up and I say three things that I'm grateful for before I even start my day. So just being a little bit more consistent with that."

Troy Wiezbiskie said, "As far as New Year's resolutions go, if I had to, state one, it is to spread, some sort of joy and hope, among everybody I encounter. It's a big job treating people like you want to be treated."

While some people believe in New Year resolutions, other's don't believe in the practice. 

Laura Fredrickson said, "I don't make resolutions. Part of the reason I don't is because I try to live my life, with each day being a resolution."

 According to AP,  women are more likely than men to say they will set a goal for 2025.