Fun Facts About New Year’s Resolutions

Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year?  If so, what did you resolve to do?

According to the University of Scranton. Journal of Clinical Psychology, if you resolved to lose weight, you’ve chosen the most popular resolution.  The study found that 45% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions and only 8% of all resolutions are successful, however, people who make resolutions are 10 times more likely to achieve their goals.  75% of people stick with their resolutions for the first week but only 46% stick with it all the way to the 6-month mark.

Here’s a look at the top 10 New Year’s resolutions:

1. Lose Weight
2. Get more organized.
3. Save more money and spend less.
4. Embrace and enjoy life.
5. Get fit and healthy.
6. Learn something new.  You can teach an old dog new tricks!
7. Kick butts and quit smoking.
8. Help others.
9. Fall in love.
10. Spend more time with family and loved ones.