While nearly half of Americans make New Year's resolutions, only about 25% of people actually stay committed to their resolutions after just 30 days, according to Columbia University. And even ...

Next, figure out why New Year’s resolutions fail for you, and follow these steps to help you get closer to your New Year’s goals, realistically. Step 1: Study the problem Think about what ...

Despite the tradition’s religious roots, New Year’s resolutions today are a mostly secular practice, adopted by people across the globe. So instead of making promises to the gods, most people ...

New Year’s resolutions were a firm tradition by the 20th century, McKenzie said. At this point, the tradition had also moved beyond religious contexts, reflecting the beginnings of the broader ...

One social media analysis of New Year’s resolutions found that only 0.6 percent concerned questions of “transcendence.” Instead, the authors observe, these results point to the predominance ...

Setting unrealistic New Year’s resolutions is also a leading factor for most failed resolutions. Instead of focusing on things that can be achieved, many people overstride and set the bar too ...

'Tis the season again, and New Year's resolutions are back in full force. Even though the motivation for change and new goals are sky-high toward the end of a year, particularly in December, most ...

Tips for keeping your New Year's resolutions. Don't give up on yourself! Here are some tips to be in the 6% of successful goal-setters this year, according to the experts.. Make a realistic plan ...

Most people break their New Year’s resolutions within three months. And let’s face it, some of us don’t even make it to the end of January. It’s sad but true. With the odds stacked against ...

New Year’s resolutions were a firm tradition by the 20th century, McKenzie said. At this point, the tradition had also moved beyond religious contexts, reflecting the beginnings of the broader ...