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- Fact 1: Losing weight and getting in better shape is the most popular new years resolution according to a 300,000 response survey http://www.goalsguy.com/events/n_top-ten...
- Fact 2: In a recent 3,000 person survey conducted by Qurkology.com, only 12% of its participants actually met their goals http://www.quirkology.com/UK/Experiment_...
- Fact 3: In the quirkology experiment, men were 22% more likely to succeed if they set specific goals http://www.quirkology.com/UK/Experiment_...
- Fact 4: In the quirkology experiment, women were nearly 10% more likely to succeed when encouraged to keep at it despite setbacks http://www.quirkology.com/UK/Experiment_...
- Fact 5: About 40 to 45% of American adults make one or more New Year's resolutions each year http://www.newyearfestival.com/new-year-...
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The New Year's Resolution is a commitment made at the beginning of the year which typically involves a goal of self-improvement. It is a tradition that dates back to Ancient Rome. New Year's Day is often viewed as a time of reflection when people look back on the previous year, and look forward to the year to come.http://new-years-day.com/new-years-history.htm
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The New Year's Resolution is a tradition that dates back to Ancient Rome. The first month of the Roman calendar was named after Janus, a two faced god believed to have looked forward to the coming year and back upon the previous simultaneously at the start of the New Year.Setting self-improvement goals is a common activity at the beginning of a new year, with an estimated 40% to 45% of Americans setting at least one resolution each yearhttp://www.newyearfestival.com/new-year-resolutions.html. According to a 300,000 response survey, the top ten resolutions made are:
- Lose Weight and Get in Better Physical Shape
- Stick to a budget
- Reduce debt
- Enjoy More Quality Time with Family & Friends
- Find My Soul Mate
- Quit Smoking
- Find a Better Job
- Learn Something New
- Volunteer and Help Others
- Get Organized
Gary Ryan Blair is the inspiration behind New Year's Resolution Week. This annual event was founded on the premise, that a single resolution can positively and profoundly create lasting change in your life and help to make the world a better place. To become part of the world's largest personal change initiative, visit www.GoalsGuy.com.
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Mahalo Answers for New Years Resolutions
Are you going to make any New Years resolutions? If so, what will you resolve to do? 6 AnswersAlways make them, but do we keep them is the question! Be healthier or eat healthier is always a common one. I make one, because it can't hurt to make a resolut... read more
How long do you normally stick to your New Years resolution? 8 AnswersThe harder my resolution is, the harder it is to stick to. So for my most unrealistic ones, I never get past a couple of weeks. If I can make whatever it is p... read more
What should I do for New Years Eve? Thanks. 8 AnswersI recommend going somewhere that has a tv and watch the ball drop. read more
Starbucks open on New Years Day? 4 AnswersAll standalone Starbucks shops will be open. Kiosk locations and express style Starbucks stores, for example inside an office building or in a grocery store are... read more
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