Should You Still Make New Year’s Resolutions?
As we are heading into another year, it’s time to start thinking about New Year’s resolutions. The question is, should we still make them even though will more than likely…
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As we are heading into another year, it’s time to start thinking about New Year’s resolutions. The question is, should we still make them even though will more than likely break them?
If you have made resolutions in the past, you know that it is not an easy thing to do to keep them going past mid January. Most of us make resolutions that are potentially daunting, and can be frustrating if we do not see the fruits of our labor.
The most common New Year’s resolutions generally are sent it around our overall health. We usually focus on either losing weight because of the sheer amount of food we’ve been eating in the holiday season, or a commitment to get in shape and back to the gym.
These resolutions are always hard to keep because it actually takes real commitments and you want to see results soon enough. If you can’t stick to a diet or a new workout regimen, you’ll probably get frustrated and go back to what got you in trouble in the first place.
Maybe this year you don’t make such lofty goals and resolutions, but rather find some thing that will be easier to stick to and enjoy your small wins. Try focusing on the larger bottles of getting where are you ultimately want to be.
Here’s how we do with our resolutions
According to a new report, only 18% of American adults made a New Year's Resolution for 2025 . . . down sharply from 38% in 2024.
And 50% of the people who made a resolution admit they failed, and 47% of them couldn't make it six months.
34% of those who failed said they "simply lost steam."
One of the biggest issues is: Lifestyle. Many people seem to find that if you're trying to make a change that doesn't fit with your "personal values and long-term goals" . . . it's much harder to commit yourself.
For example: If you're doing something temporarily to be healthier, like going vegetarian or trying to walk 10,000 steps a day, you have a better chance for success if you plan on making a permanent change . . . rather than thinking: Well, I'm not giving it up "for good."
