New year’s resolutions are one of the most popular New Year’s traditions, and every December millions of people are determined to make positive changes in their lives come January 1st.
Personally I have made numerous New Year’s resolutions over the years, usually along the lines of eat better, exercise more, and save more money. I am one of those people who like to start things on Mondays, the first day of the month, or January 1st. I can be very determined to turn my life around and follow the plan I’ve made… until I don’t. The excitement usually lasts for a few weeks before I’m back to my old habits.
And I’m not alone; according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, only 46 % of the people who made New Year’s resolutions were successful after the first six months of the year. Other studies show that 80 % of people abandon their resolutions within the first month.
So, I wonder, is the solution to stop trying and never make New Year’s resolutions again? Or is there a smarter way to approach resolutions?
Why Do New Year’s Resolutions Fail?
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11 Tips to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
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