
As the holiday season is getting closer, we are all getting into the mood. Stop and think for a couple of minutes about the resolutions you have made in the past. How many of those have you accomplished?
Studies show that 40 to 45% of American adults make one or more resolutions each year. The following shows how many of these resolutions are maintained as time goes on:
- past the first week: 75%
- past 2 weeks: 71%
- after one month: 64%
- after 6 months: 46%
If we want to get at least past 6 months, I think we have to try to do things a little bit differently. Once I read that setting up goals is a good start. The importance of setting up goals that are challenging, tangible, specific and realistic can make the difference.
One way or another, trying is always good. People who explicitly make resolutions are 10 times more likely to attain their goals than people who don’t explicitly make resolutions.
With all that said… what are your goals/resolutions for 2010? YOU CAN DO IT!
This is a list of the most common resolutions for Americans
Top New Years Resolutions:
- Lose weight
- Manage debt/save money
- Get a better job
- Spend more time with family
- Quit smoking
- Eat right/Get fit
- Get a better education
- Reduce stress
- Going greener
- Volunteer to help others