Happy New Year, NASH!
New year’s resolutions, historically, are a worldwide phenomenon for setting goals for the new year, but they often do not last the entire year.
According to Forbes Health, the average new year’s resolution lasts only 3.74 months. Only 8% of the responders tend to stick to their goals for one month, 22% last two months, 22% last three months, and 13% last four months.
A 2020 survey by New Plates/Ipsos revealed that there are three age groups that are more likely to set resolutions than others, one of which is young adults. 59% of those ages 18 to 34 are more likely to set a resolution, compared to 19% of those older than 55.
NASH junior Satrio Kusuma remarked that his resolution is simply “being a better person.”
Whether it comes to health, fitness, mentality, finances, family, or quitting habits, the vast majority of resolutions are pointed toward one achievement–improving one’s self.
NASH senior Aidan Rabenstein stated that his resolution for 2024 is “to drink more water.”
A study done by ForbesHealth reported that 66.5% of respondents have at least three goals for the upcoming year. Only 22% had two or one goal for 2024.
But not everyone is on board for the new year.
NASH junior Brianna Reinhart was honest about her resolution, or lack thereof.
“I don’t know,” she said. “I don’t have one.”
While some tend to go into the new year without a goal, those who do so are reportedly very ambitious about it. According to a 2020 survey done by New Urban Plates/Ipsos, two in five respondents have a goal in mind for the upcoming year, with 18% reporting having multiple goals.
According to wavelength, resolutions in the workplace rather than personal ones are a great way to build teamwork, prioritize roles, and make a more positive impact on others.
According to ForbesHealth, a few of the top 14 new year’s resolutions are to improve finances (38%), improve work-life balance (7%), and perform better at work or school (3%).
However, committing to a resolution can induce stress.
“I try not to think of it, but mine is to work more,” junior Jordan Smithyman said.
According to experts, resolutions do not have to be put into play as soon as the ball drops. PLoS One suggests that many goals are more likely to be achieved after an entire year, rather than immediately, and that recommitment is always an option. The beauty of it all is that we are all working towards one achievement–improving ourselves.
