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Survey Finds Brits See New Year’s Resolutions as Outdated, Most Dropped by January 10

A company-commissioned poll points to a shift toward smaller, sustainable habits over all-or-nothing pledges.

Overview

  • SuperNutrio’s survey of 2,000 UK adults reports that New Year’s promises typically last only until January 10.
  • Nationally, 73% call resolutions old-fashioned, while in York 77% say they are outdated and the average pledge endures just 12 days.
  • Hitting the gym every day, following strict diets, and going sober top the list of resolutions seen as outdated or quickly abandoned.
  • Many respondents explicitly plan not to give up sweets, to keep going out in January, or to avoid saving all spare cash.
  • Behavioral psychologist Jo Hemmings argues smaller, achievable steps work better, and the coverage features promotional statements tied to SuperNutrio’s milk.