At the start of the school year or at the New Year, we tend to list the good resolutions to put in place for the next year. A British survey found that these habits are only held for a few weeks before they are stopped.
- In 2022, 53% of volunteers admitted to having made resolutions, but without being able to keep them to the end.
- Nearly 28% of respondents admitted to being frustrated when they fail to stick to a resolution.
Doing regular physical activity, eating healthier, doing volunteer work… Every year, and especially at the start of the school year in September or January, new resolutions are made to improve your daily life. A recent survey, however, indicated that a new habit lasts an average of seven weeks before it is abandoned.
Improving their physical health: a resolution for nearly 1 in 3 people
Nearly 2,000 British adults were interviewed in this study by OnePoll to the mall: mk. Several reasons led the participants to make changes in their lives. In particular, they cited a desire to improve physical health (32%), save money (31%) and adopt more environmentally friendly habits (24%). Three out of four people felt that if everyone made a lifestyle change, it would have a big impact on the planet.
About 30% of participants said they felt proud when they managed to maintain a new habit, but 34% were disappointed when they failed. Nearly 53% of respondents admitted to having tried to change their lifestyle in 2022 without succeeding. Several factors pushed them to set their new resolutions. This is particularly the case of the lack of will, motivation and time.
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The study also revealed the list of resolutions the least kept by the volunteers: doing regular physical activity, going to bed earlier, reducing sugar and alcohol consumption, using the phone less, reading more regularly, planning meals. early or even cycling and walking instead of driving.
“It’s interesting to see the habits that people try to incorporate into their daily routine, but then give up (…) We all have goals that we want to implement in our lifestyle, but often it’s is easier said than done. But we believe that one small change at a time can have a big impact in the long run. It’s easier to focus on small adjustments and devote your full attention to them than than feeling overwhelmed by many big changes in diet, fitness, finances, and environmental habits”said Kim Priest, spokesperson for the :mk Centers, in a press release.
