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Folks, it’s 2025, and there’s just something about a fresh new year that gets us inspired and ambitious to make some changes in our lives. We took to our beloved streets to ask what kind of resolutions Portlanders have in mind this year. Financial, communal, individual—the goals are wide, and we’re wishing each of you the best of luck. Happy New Year!
“I haven’t really thought about it but I was just picked up by a radio station KBOO, and my goal is to do a good job on that.” —Tai Smith
“My New Year’s resolution is to just keep grounded in 2025 and stay positive.” —Zach Coplin
“Last year, my theme was to be light. This year, my theme is to flow with the current. It doesn’t mean to be trendy or anything; it just means the current of the way I need to continue to ride that wave.” —Idris Jah’Son
“My New Year’s resolution is just investing in myself through numerous different goals but ultimately that would impact me financially and just bettering myself here. I moved to Portland a year ago, so meeting more people, investing in my career, really trying to build that confidence and supporting my community as well.” —Taylor-Nikole Gordon
“Right now, I’m really focused on paying off debt, but also making sure that I’m actually slowing down and nurturing myself so that way I can give better to other people around me and also my career. I also want to learn Spanish because me and my boyfriend, who is Mexican, will be moving to Mexico soon.” —Claire
“My New Year’s resolution is to share more music with people. I just bought Eye of the Tiger. –Eli Piatt
“I think my New Year’s resolution is probably to take more time to myself and just explore more. I’ve been a very anxious person, so I want to do more things out of my comfort zone.” –Victoria Bajanov
“My New Year’s resolution is to be more healthy.” –Helen