As the first month of 2023 comes to a close, how many people are still thriving with and sticking to their New Year’s resolutions?
Studies have shown that the success rate for resolutions set at the end of December is generally low, with many people giving up shortly after goals are set. Only 25 per cent of people who set their mind on changing an aspect of their lives starting in January actually stay with it through to the end of the month, and only around eight per cent are ever able to achieve the set goal.
However, it’s important to note that success can be affected by many factors, including the type of resolution, the person’s motivation and support, and the strategies they use to achieve their goals. How success is measured is up to the individual who set them.
Difficult to reach goals require a lifestyle change, persistence and a lengthy commitment to attain desired results and avoid regression.
Prioritizing health is always at the forefront of resolutions, whether physical or mental. A boost of inspiration may be needed before complacency sets in for some, which can lead to the aforementioned regression.
Changing a habit, or adding a new one, with plans to continue for a year, or longer, is a monumental task, so anyone who is still achieving success by the time February comes around should pat themselves on the back. Soldier on!
But if you did something that adversely affected your goal this month, who says you can’t start again? February 1 is days away.
It’s never too late to try again, or start over.
