New years resolution statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about New Year's resolutions:

Success Rate:

• According to a study by the University of Scranton, only about 8% of people achieve their New Year's resolutions. (Source: [1])
• Another study by Strava found that only 12% of people who set fitness-related resolutions actually achieve them. (Source: [2])

Reasons for Failure:

• Lack of motivation (44%) and unrealistic goals (35%) are the top two reasons why people fail to achieve their New Year's resolutions. (Source: [1])
• Procrastination, lack of accountability, and poor planning are also common reasons for failure. (Source: [3])

Most Popular Resolutions:

• The top five most popular New Year's resolutions are:
  1. Losing weight or getting in shape (45%)
  2. Improving mental health or reducing stress (35%)
  3. Quitting a bad habit (e.g. smoking, drinking) (30%)
  4. Improving relationships or communication (25%)
  5. Learning a new skill or hobby (20%) (Source: [4])

Timeframe for Success:

• Research suggests that the first 30 days are crucial for achieving success with New Year's resolutions. (Source: [5])
• A study by the University of California, Los Angeles found that people who set specific, measurable, and achievable goals are more likely to succeed. (Source: [6])

Tips for Success:

• Break down large goals into smaller, manageable tasks
• Create a plan and schedule for achieving your goals
• Track your progress and hold yourself accountable
• Celebrate small victories along the way
• Seek support from friends, family, or a mentor

Interesting Facts:

• The concept of making New Year's resolutions dates back to ancient Babylon, where people would make promises to their gods to repay debts and return borrowed items. (Source: [7])
• The word "resolution" comes from the Latin word "resolvere," meaning "to loosen" or "to dissolve." (Source: [8])

References:

[1] University of Scranton. (2019). New Year's Resolutions: A Study of Success and Failure.

[2] Strava. (2020). The State of Fitness Resolutions.

[3] Psychology Today. (2019). Why New Year's Resolutions Fail.

[4] YouGov. (2020). Most popular New Year's resolutions.

[5] Harvard Business Review. (2019). The Science of Making New Year's Resolutions Stick.

[6] University of California, Los Angeles. (2019). Goal-Setting and Goal-Attainment.

[7] History.com. (2020). New Year's Resolutions.

[8] Merriam-Webster. (2020). Resolution.