Overview

• New Year's resolutions have been a tradition for over 4,000 years, but less than 10% of people stick to them, often due to viewing change as an outcome rather than a process.
• Successful resolution-makers often reframe their goals as forming new habits, breaking them down into small, manageable steps that are more likely to be maintained.
• Accountability partners, visual reminders, compelling reasons for change, and making failure more difficult are common strategies among those who stick to their resolutions.
• Experts suggest reflecting on past accomplishments and learnings before setting new goals, and being clear on what success looks like for each resolution.
• Resolutions can be more effective and meaningful when they align with core values and are broken down into daily actions that can be controlled.