Resolutions

 

We are getting towards the end of the year when people decide to make New Year's Resolutions.

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Most New Year's resolutions involve health (exercise, diet, weight loss) or finances (saving money, paying debt), but a high percentage fail, with many giving up within the first few months, though success rates vary by study, with some showing under 10% success, while others note significant commitment from many, especially younger adults and Hispanic Americans. Common resolutions for 2025/2026 include saving money, improving fitness/exercise, eating healthier, and mental well-being, but dropout rates are high, often by February.

Popular Resolutions (Recent Years)

Health & Fitness: Losing weight, eating healthier, exercising more (often top goals).
Finances: Saving money, getting out of debt, improving financial health.
Well-being: Improving mental health, being happier, spending more time with family.
Other: Learning a new skill, reducing social media, quitting smoking.

Success & Failure Rates (Vary by Source)

High Failure: Many sources suggest less than 10% achieve their goals, with 23% quitting in the first week and 64% by the first month.
Duration: Average resolution lasts around 3-4 months, with many giving up by February.
Conflicting Success: A Pew Research study found 59% of adults who made resolutions kept them all, while other data shows much lower success.
Confidence vs. Reality: People are often very confident they will succeed (e.g., 90%+ for mental health/exercise), but reality often differs.

Demographics & Trends

Younger Adults: Under-30s are more likely to make resolutions than older groups.

Ethnicity: Hispanic Americans were more likely to make resolutions in a recent survey.
High Motivation: January sees a surge in gym memberships (up to 12%), but most quit within months.