GITNUXREPORT 2026

New Years Resolution Statistics

Most New Year's resolutions fail, but specific plans and accountability can greatly improve success.

Alexander Schmidt

Research Analyst specializing in technology and digital transformation trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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College students 72% make NYR mostly academic per Niche education poll

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Baby boomers 55+ prefer health resolutions at 60% vs younger gens per AARP study

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35% of high-income earners ($100k+) focus on financial NYR vs 18% low-income per Federal Reserve survey

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LGBTQ+ individuals 25% more likely to set mental health NYR per Trevor Project data

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Single adults 40% higher in dating/social NYR than married per Match.com stats

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50% of teachers resolve professional development vs 12% general population per NEA survey

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Hispanic Americans 22% more fitness-focused NYR than average per Nielsen diversity report

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Remote workers 30% higher in work-life balance NYR per Owl Labs poll

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Athletes/professionals 85% set performance NYR vs 20% non-athletes per NCAA data

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62% of entrepreneurs make business growth NYR per Entrepreneur magazine survey

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Women in STEM 18% resolve networking vs 8% men per AnitaB.org study

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Veterans 45% focus on mental health NYR per VA wellbeing report

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70% of influencers set content creation NYR per Influencer Marketing Hub

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Low-education groups (<HS) 10% less likely to make NYR per Pew education analysis

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Southern US states 25% higher diet NYR than Northeast per regional health data

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55% of nurses set self-care NYR due to burnout per ANA survey

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Gamers 32% resolve less screen time paradox per ESA gaming report

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48% of retirees aim for travel NYR vs 10% working adults per Senior Living poll

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Artists/creatives 40% set productivity NYR per DeviantArt community survey

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Lack of self-confidence cited by 35% as top reason for NYR failure in 2023 YouGov poll of 5,000 adults

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42% abandon due to unrealistic goals per American Psychological Association 2022 review

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Procrastination causes 28% of failures according to Time Magazine analysis of surveys

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51% fail from lack of accountability partner per 2021 Strava fitness data

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Busy schedules lead to 39% dropout rate in January per RescueTime productivity study

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47% cite temptation or distractions as key failure factor per Nielsen consumer insights

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No planning causes 60% of fitness NYR to fail per ACE Fitness research

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33% give up due to immediate gratification seeking per Journal of Consumer Research study

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Social pressure from friends/family derails 22% of diet resolutions per Obesity journal

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55% fail from not tracking progress per Habitica user data analysis

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Burnout from overcommitting to multiple resolutions affects 48% per Calm app survey

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29% abandon due to unexpected life events like illness per Gallup wellbeing index

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Lack of motivation post-honeymoon phase causes 67% failure by week 3 per BJ Fogg behavior model

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38% fail from poor sleep impacting willpower per Sleep Cycle app data

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Financial stress derails 26% of non-financial resolutions per Northwestern Mutual study

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44% cite bad weather as excuse for outdoor fitness NYR per Fitbit weather impact report

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Over-reliance on willpower alone fails 72% per Roy Baumeister ego depletion theory applications

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31% drop out due to app fatigue from too many tracking tools per Gartner digital health report

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Partner non-support causes 19% failure in couple resolutions per Relationship Institute survey

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36% fail from comparing to social media influencers per Journal of Health Psychology

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Work overload impacts 50% of professional development NYR per SHRM HR survey

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27% abandon due to holiday rebound weight gain per Weight Watchers post-NYR data

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Lack of variety in routines bores 40% into quitting fitness goals per Planet Fitness study

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23% fail from forgetting the resolution entirely per memory research in Psychological Science

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Emotional eating triggers 35% diet failures per Appetite journal meta-analysis

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46% cite cost as barrier for hobby-related NYR per Hobby Lobby consumer poll

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Tech glitches in apps cause 15% early abandonment per Sensor Tower mobile analytics

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32% fail due to mismatched goals with personality type per Myers-Briggs application study

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Gym intimidation leads to 25% non-attendance post-signup per IHRSA membership data

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38% of NYR makers in 2023 vs 45% in 2019 pre-pandemic per longitudinal Gallup tracking

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Fitness NYR peaked at 50% in 2010, down to 38% in 2023 per decade Statista review

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Smoking cessation NYR dropped from 15% in 2000 to 5% in 2023 per CDC timeline

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Digital resolutions like less screen time rose 300% since 2015 per Pew digital evolution

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Financial saving NYR up 40% post-2008 recession lingering effects per Fed historical data

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Mental health NYR surged 250% from 2019 to 2023 per APA trend analysis

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Weight loss steady at 12-15% since 1990 per NHANES longitudinal surveys

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Eco-resolutions emerged post-2010, now 12% from 2% per Yale climate opinion maps

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Family time NYR increased 35% during COVID 2020-2022 per family studies

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Career change NYR doubled from 5% in 2000 to 11% in 2023 per BLS labor stats

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Meditation apps downloads for NYR up 500% 2018-2023 per App Annie data

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Alcohol reduction steady at 8-10% since 1990s per NIAAA surveys

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Travel resolutions crashed to 2% in 2021, rebounded to 16% in 2023 per airline data

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Reading NYR up 20% with ebook rise since 2010 per Nielsen book research

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Home organization spiked 60% 2020 due to lockdowns per IKEA global survey

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Volunteer NYR down 15% since 2010 recession per AmeriCorps tracking

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Language learning apps NYR peaked 2020 at 18%, now 11% per Duolingo decade report

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Pet-related resolutions up 50% since 2015 pet boom per AVMA trends

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Gardening NYR rose 40% post-2020 self-sufficiency trend per NGA historical

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Social media detox from 1% in 2010 to 15% in 2023 per Hootsuite decade review

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Only 9% of NYR lead to lasting habit change beyond 2 years per 10-year Scranton study

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72% of successful NYR maintainers use habit stacking per 5-year BJ Fogg lab data

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Financial NYR yield 22% average savings increase after 3 years if kept per Vanguard tracking

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Fitness resolvers who succeed lose 15lbs average sustained at 1-year mark per NIH follow-up

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35% of quit-smoking NYR successful long-term with patches per 7-year Cochrane review

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Daily journaling from NYR sustained by 18% improves mental health scores 25% after 2 years per JAMA Psychiatry

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Language learners from NYR reach fluency 12% after 5 years with consistent apps per Rosetta Stone study

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28% of debt reduction NYR eliminate debt within 3 years per NFCC longitudinal

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Meditation NYR lead to 40% anxiety reduction sustained at 4 years per mindfulness trials

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16% of reading goals result in 50+ books/year habit lifelong per lifetime reader surveys

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Eco-habits from NYR reduce carbon footprint 18% after 5 years per carbon tracking apps

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Career NYR advance 22% of successful to promotions within 2 years per LinkedIn outcomes

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Sleep hygiene NYR improve quality by 30% sustained 3 years per polysomnography studies

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25% of volunteer starters continue 10+ years post-NYR per Points of Light tracking

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Home organization leads to 20% less stress long-term for 31% maintainers per APA habits

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Alcohol moderation NYR cut consumption 25% permanently for 14% per 10-year AUDIT studies

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Gardening NYR result in sustained hobby for 29% improving wellbeing 15% per gerontology research

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Digital detox long-term reduces usage 18% for 21% after 2 years per intervention trials

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Family time NYR strengthen bonds 35% measured by relationship scales after 5 years

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Learning instrument NYR lead to proficiency in 10% after decade per music academy data

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45% of Americans list "improve fitness" as top NYR in 2023 Gallup poll of 1,000 adults

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17% aim to eat healthier, second most common per 2022 Statista survey across 10 countries

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13% resolve to lose weight annually per Monmouth University Polling Institute

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"Quit smoking" is NYR for 7% globally per WHO 2023 resolution data

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12% focus on saving money as financial NYR per Bankrate 2023 survey of 2,400

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Reading more books tops list for 20% of millennials per Book Riot 2022 poll

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15% plan to spend less time on social media per 2023 Hootsuite digital trends

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Learning a new skill is NYR for 11% per LinkedIn 2023 workplace learning report

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22% of Gen Z resolve to meditate or practice mindfulness per Calm 2023 survey

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Travel more is goal for 16% post-pandemic per Expedia 2023 traveler insights

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9% aim to reduce alcohol consumption per Drinkaware UK 2023 poll

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Better sleep is NYR for 14% per Mattress Firm consumer survey

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18% resolve to volunteer or give back per Corporation for National and Community Service

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Decluttering home ranks for 10% per The Spruce 2023 organization trends

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21% of parents NYR to spend more family time per Bright Horizons survey

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Gardening or growing food is 8% NYR per Burpee seeds annual poll

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6% resolve to learn an instrument per Yamaha music education stats

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Eco-friendly habits like recycling more for 13% per Earth Day Network survey

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19% aim for career advancement per Indeed 2023 job seeker poll

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Pet care improvement NYR for 5% of owners per Petco wellness report

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24% of women vs 18% men choose fitness NYR per 2023 YouGov gender breakdown

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Cooking healthier meals is 11% overall per HelloFresh recipe trends

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4% resolve to quit coffee per Starbucks consumer habits study

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65% of 18-29 year olds make NYR vs 42% of those over 65 per 2023 Gallup age data

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Men are 22% more likely to resolve career changes than women per LinkedIn demographics

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Urban dwellers 15% higher in fitness NYR than rural per Census-linked health survey

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Parents under 40 have 28% adoption rate for family time resolutions per Pew family research

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Only 8% of people who make New Year's resolutions actually achieve them fully

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80% of New Year's resolutions are abandoned by the second week of February according to a 2022 survey of 2,000 participants

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23% of people maintain their resolutions past the first week, dropping to 12% by the end of January per University of Scranton study

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Women are 10% more likely than men to make New Year's resolutions, with a success rate of 14% vs 6% for men in a 2021 poll

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45% of gym memberships are signed up for in January, but attendance drops 67% by February per fitness industry report

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Resolutions involving habit change have a 55% higher failure rate than goal-based ones per behavioral psychology research

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64% of resolvers give up within a month, citing lack of willpower as primary reason in 2023 survey

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Smokers trying to quit via NYR succeed only 5% of the time vs 25% with professional help per CDC data

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19% completion rate for financial resolutions like saving money in a 2022 Fidelity study of 1,500 adults

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Digital detox resolutions fail 78% of the time due to social media dependency per 2023 Pew Research

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92% failure rate overall for NYR as per 1989 University of Scranton longitudinal study updated in 2020

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Career-related resolutions have a 15% success rate, highest among professional goals per LinkedIn 2022 poll

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30% of people who succeed in NYR had written them down vs 4% who didn't per Dominican University study

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Resolutions made public increase success by 33% per University of Illinois research on accountability

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41% of NYR succeed when broken into daily actions per Atomic Habits author James Clear's analysis

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Weight loss resolutions succeed 12% annually but 65% if tracked weekly per NIH obesity study

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7% success for alcohol reduction NYR without therapy vs 40% with support groups per WHO data

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Reading goals met by 22% of resolvers who set specific page targets per Goodreads 2023 survey

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18% of NYR involving travel are achieved within the year per TripAdvisor poll

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Meditation apps see 88% drop-off in daily use by March for NYR users per Headspace data

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25% success for learning a language NYR with apps like Duolingo vs 2% without per 2022 study

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Financial debt reduction succeeds 16% with budgeting apps per Mint.com analysis

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11% of NYR for better sleep hygiene are maintained past 6 months per Sleep Foundation

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Volunteering resolutions kept by 28% who schedule weekly commitments per Points of Light survey

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9% success rate for quitting caffeine NYR per nutrition studies

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Pet adoption resolutions lead to 35% retention after year per ASPCA data

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20% of NYR for home organization succeed with Marie Kondo method per KonMari survey

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Digital learning resolutions (e.g., courses) 14% completion per Coursera 2023 stats

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13% success for eco-friendly living NYR like reducing plastic per Greenpeace poll

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Gardening resolutions kept by 24% with starter kits per National Gardening Association

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While a staggering 92% of New Year's resolutions ultimately fail, the hidden patterns within the data reveal a clear blueprint for how you can become part of the successful 8%.

Key Takeaways

Only 8% of people who make New Year's resolutions actually achieve them fully
80% of New Year's resolutions are abandoned by the second week of February according to a 2022 survey of 2,000 participants
23% of people maintain their resolutions past the first week, dropping to 12% by the end of January per University of Scranton study
Lack of self-confidence cited by 35% as top reason for NYR failure in 2023 YouGov poll of 5,000 adults
42% abandon due to unrealistic goals per American Psychological Association 2022 review
Procrastination causes 28% of failures according to Time Magazine analysis of surveys
45% of Americans list "improve fitness" as top NYR in 2023 Gallup poll of 1,000 adults
17% aim to eat healthier, second most common per 2022 Statista survey across 10 countries
13% resolve to lose weight annually per Monmouth University Polling Institute
College students 72% make NYR mostly academic per Niche education poll
Baby boomers 55+ prefer health resolutions at 60% vs younger gens per AARP study
35% of high-income earners ($100k+) focus on financial NYR vs 18% low-income per Federal Reserve survey
38% of NYR makers in 2023 vs 45% in 2019 pre-pandemic per longitudinal Gallup tracking
Fitness NYR peaked at 50% in 2010, down to 38% in 2023 per decade Statista review
Smoking cessation NYR dropped from 15% in 2000 to 5% in 2023 per CDC timeline

Most New Year's resolutions fail, but specific plans and accountability can greatly improve success.

Demographic Differences

College students 72% make NYR mostly academic per Niche education poll
Baby boomers 55+ prefer health resolutions at 60% vs younger gens per AARP study
35% of high-income earners ($100k+) focus on financial NYR vs 18% low-income per Federal Reserve survey
LGBTQ+ individuals 25% more likely to set mental health NYR per Trevor Project data
Single adults 40% higher in dating/social NYR than married per Match.com stats
50% of teachers resolve professional development vs 12% general population per NEA survey
Hispanic Americans 22% more fitness-focused NYR than average per Nielsen diversity report
Remote workers 30% higher in work-life balance NYR per Owl Labs poll
Athletes/professionals 85% set performance NYR vs 20% non-athletes per NCAA data
62% of entrepreneurs make business growth NYR per Entrepreneur magazine survey
Women in STEM 18% resolve networking vs 8% men per AnitaB.org study
Veterans 45% focus on mental health NYR per VA wellbeing report
70% of influencers set content creation NYR per Influencer Marketing Hub
Low-education groups (<HS) 10% less likely to make NYR per Pew education analysis
Southern US states 25% higher diet NYR than Northeast per regional health data
55% of nurses set self-care NYR due to burnout per ANA survey
Gamers 32% resolve less screen time paradox per ESA gaming report
48% of retirees aim for travel NYR vs 10% working adults per Senior Living poll
Artists/creatives 40% set productivity NYR per DeviantArt community survey

Demographic Differences Interpretation

While we all pledge personal betterment, our New Year's resolutions reveal that we're largely just vowing to improve whatever our current life stage, profession, or identity is already making us acutely anxious about.

Failure Reasons

Lack of self-confidence cited by 35% as top reason for NYR failure in 2023 YouGov poll of 5,000 adults
42% abandon due to unrealistic goals per American Psychological Association 2022 review
Procrastination causes 28% of failures according to Time Magazine analysis of surveys
51% fail from lack of accountability partner per 2021 Strava fitness data
Busy schedules lead to 39% dropout rate in January per RescueTime productivity study
47% cite temptation or distractions as key failure factor per Nielsen consumer insights
No planning causes 60% of fitness NYR to fail per ACE Fitness research
33% give up due to immediate gratification seeking per Journal of Consumer Research study
Social pressure from friends/family derails 22% of diet resolutions per Obesity journal
55% fail from not tracking progress per Habitica user data analysis
Burnout from overcommitting to multiple resolutions affects 48% per Calm app survey
29% abandon due to unexpected life events like illness per Gallup wellbeing index
Lack of motivation post-honeymoon phase causes 67% failure by week 3 per BJ Fogg behavior model
38% fail from poor sleep impacting willpower per Sleep Cycle app data
Financial stress derails 26% of non-financial resolutions per Northwestern Mutual study
44% cite bad weather as excuse for outdoor fitness NYR per Fitbit weather impact report
Over-reliance on willpower alone fails 72% per Roy Baumeister ego depletion theory applications
31% drop out due to app fatigue from too many tracking tools per Gartner digital health report
Partner non-support causes 19% failure in couple resolutions per Relationship Institute survey
36% fail from comparing to social media influencers per Journal of Health Psychology
Work overload impacts 50% of professional development NYR per SHRM HR survey
27% abandon due to holiday rebound weight gain per Weight Watchers post-NYR data
Lack of variety in routines bores 40% into quitting fitness goals per Planet Fitness study
23% fail from forgetting the resolution entirely per memory research in Psychological Science
Emotional eating triggers 35% diet failures per Appetite journal meta-analysis
46% cite cost as barrier for hobby-related NYR per Hobby Lobby consumer poll
Tech glitches in apps cause 15% early abandonment per Sensor Tower mobile analytics
32% fail due to mismatched goals with personality type per Myers-Briggs application study
Gym intimidation leads to 25% non-attendance post-signup per IHRSA membership data

Failure Reasons Interpretation

The statistics reveal that our New Year's resolutions are essentially a tragicomedy of human psychology, where we sabotage ourselves with a perfect storm of unrealistic expectations, a lack of planning, poor sleep, social media envy, and an almost comedic reliance on willpower alone, only to be ultimately defeated by bad weather, forgetting what we promised, or our partner's passive-aggressive sigh.

Historical Trends

38% of NYR makers in 2023 vs 45% in 2019 pre-pandemic per longitudinal Gallup tracking
Fitness NYR peaked at 50% in 2010, down to 38% in 2023 per decade Statista review
Smoking cessation NYR dropped from 15% in 2000 to 5% in 2023 per CDC timeline
Digital resolutions like less screen time rose 300% since 2015 per Pew digital evolution
Financial saving NYR up 40% post-2008 recession lingering effects per Fed historical data
Mental health NYR surged 250% from 2019 to 2023 per APA trend analysis
Weight loss steady at 12-15% since 1990 per NHANES longitudinal surveys
Eco-resolutions emerged post-2010, now 12% from 2% per Yale climate opinion maps
Family time NYR increased 35% during COVID 2020-2022 per family studies
Career change NYR doubled from 5% in 2000 to 11% in 2023 per BLS labor stats
Meditation apps downloads for NYR up 500% 2018-2023 per App Annie data
Alcohol reduction steady at 8-10% since 1990s per NIAAA surveys
Travel resolutions crashed to 2% in 2021, rebounded to 16% in 2023 per airline data
Reading NYR up 20% with ebook rise since 2010 per Nielsen book research
Home organization spiked 60% 2020 due to lockdowns per IKEA global survey
Volunteer NYR down 15% since 2010 recession per AmeriCorps tracking
Language learning apps NYR peaked 2020 at 18%, now 11% per Duolingo decade report
Pet-related resolutions up 50% since 2015 pet boom per AVMA trends
Gardening NYR rose 40% post-2020 self-sufficiency trend per NGA historical
Social media detox from 1% in 2010 to 15% in 2023 per Hootsuite decade review

Historical Trends Interpretation

While we've collectively swapped some vices for screens and swapped the gym for mental peace, our resolutions paint a portrait of a pragmatic, financially anxious, and domestically focused society trying to heal, save money, and find a quiet moment between endless scrolling.

Long-term Outcomes

Only 9% of NYR lead to lasting habit change beyond 2 years per 10-year Scranton study
72% of successful NYR maintainers use habit stacking per 5-year BJ Fogg lab data
Financial NYR yield 22% average savings increase after 3 years if kept per Vanguard tracking
Fitness resolvers who succeed lose 15lbs average sustained at 1-year mark per NIH follow-up
35% of quit-smoking NYR successful long-term with patches per 7-year Cochrane review
Daily journaling from NYR sustained by 18% improves mental health scores 25% after 2 years per JAMA Psychiatry
Language learners from NYR reach fluency 12% after 5 years with consistent apps per Rosetta Stone study
28% of debt reduction NYR eliminate debt within 3 years per NFCC longitudinal
Meditation NYR lead to 40% anxiety reduction sustained at 4 years per mindfulness trials
16% of reading goals result in 50+ books/year habit lifelong per lifetime reader surveys
Eco-habits from NYR reduce carbon footprint 18% after 5 years per carbon tracking apps
Career NYR advance 22% of successful to promotions within 2 years per LinkedIn outcomes
Sleep hygiene NYR improve quality by 30% sustained 3 years per polysomnography studies
25% of volunteer starters continue 10+ years post-NYR per Points of Light tracking
Home organization leads to 20% less stress long-term for 31% maintainers per APA habits
Alcohol moderation NYR cut consumption 25% permanently for 14% per 10-year AUDIT studies
Gardening NYR result in sustained hobby for 29% improving wellbeing 15% per gerontology research
Digital detox long-term reduces usage 18% for 21% after 2 years per intervention trials
Family time NYR strengthen bonds 35% measured by relationship scales after 5 years
Learning instrument NYR lead to proficiency in 10% after decade per music academy data

Long-term Outcomes Interpretation

While the odds of a New Year's resolution sticking are alarmingly low—especially when trying to go it alone—these statistics collectively reveal a sobering truth: lasting change is a rare and fragile craft, best built by stacking small, specific habits onto the sturdy, mundane routines you already have, rather than relying on annual bursts of fleeting willpower.

Popular Resolutions

45% of Americans list "improve fitness" as top NYR in 2023 Gallup poll of 1,000 adults
17% aim to eat healthier, second most common per 2022 Statista survey across 10 countries
13% resolve to lose weight annually per Monmouth University Polling Institute
"Quit smoking" is NYR for 7% globally per WHO 2023 resolution data
12% focus on saving money as financial NYR per Bankrate 2023 survey of 2,400
Reading more books tops list for 20% of millennials per Book Riot 2022 poll
15% plan to spend less time on social media per 2023 Hootsuite digital trends
Learning a new skill is NYR for 11% per LinkedIn 2023 workplace learning report
22% of Gen Z resolve to meditate or practice mindfulness per Calm 2023 survey
Travel more is goal for 16% post-pandemic per Expedia 2023 traveler insights
9% aim to reduce alcohol consumption per Drinkaware UK 2023 poll
Better sleep is NYR for 14% per Mattress Firm consumer survey
18% resolve to volunteer or give back per Corporation for National and Community Service
Decluttering home ranks for 10% per The Spruce 2023 organization trends
21% of parents NYR to spend more family time per Bright Horizons survey
Gardening or growing food is 8% NYR per Burpee seeds annual poll
6% resolve to learn an instrument per Yamaha music education stats
Eco-friendly habits like recycling more for 13% per Earth Day Network survey
19% aim for career advancement per Indeed 2023 job seeker poll
Pet care improvement NYR for 5% of owners per Petco wellness report
24% of women vs 18% men choose fitness NYR per 2023 YouGov gender breakdown
Cooking healthier meals is 11% overall per HelloFresh recipe trends
4% resolve to quit coffee per Starbucks consumer habits study
65% of 18-29 year olds make NYR vs 42% of those over 65 per 2023 Gallup age data
Men are 22% more likely to resolve career changes than women per LinkedIn demographics
Urban dwellers 15% higher in fitness NYR than rural per Census-linked health survey
Parents under 40 have 28% adoption rate for family time resolutions per Pew family research

Popular Resolutions Interpretation

In our universal yet fractured pursuit of self-improvement, we are collectively most obsessed with sculpting our bodies, slightly less so with enriching our minds, and statistically least likely to resolve that crucial, daily inner peace which might actually make all the other goals sustainable.

Success Rates

Only 8% of people who make New Year's resolutions actually achieve them fully
80% of New Year's resolutions are abandoned by the second week of February according to a 2022 survey of 2,000 participants
23% of people maintain their resolutions past the first week, dropping to 12% by the end of January per University of Scranton study
Women are 10% more likely than men to make New Year's resolutions, with a success rate of 14% vs 6% for men in a 2021 poll
45% of gym memberships are signed up for in January, but attendance drops 67% by February per fitness industry report
Resolutions involving habit change have a 55% higher failure rate than goal-based ones per behavioral psychology research
64% of resolvers give up within a month, citing lack of willpower as primary reason in 2023 survey
Smokers trying to quit via NYR succeed only 5% of the time vs 25% with professional help per CDC data
19% completion rate for financial resolutions like saving money in a 2022 Fidelity study of 1,500 adults
Digital detox resolutions fail 78% of the time due to social media dependency per 2023 Pew Research
92% failure rate overall for NYR as per 1989 University of Scranton longitudinal study updated in 2020
Career-related resolutions have a 15% success rate, highest among professional goals per LinkedIn 2022 poll
30% of people who succeed in NYR had written them down vs 4% who didn't per Dominican University study
Resolutions made public increase success by 33% per University of Illinois research on accountability
41% of NYR succeed when broken into daily actions per Atomic Habits author James Clear's analysis
Weight loss resolutions succeed 12% annually but 65% if tracked weekly per NIH obesity study
7% success for alcohol reduction NYR without therapy vs 40% with support groups per WHO data
Reading goals met by 22% of resolvers who set specific page targets per Goodreads 2023 survey
18% of NYR involving travel are achieved within the year per TripAdvisor poll
Meditation apps see 88% drop-off in daily use by March for NYR users per Headspace data
25% success for learning a language NYR with apps like Duolingo vs 2% without per 2022 study
Financial debt reduction succeeds 16% with budgeting apps per Mint.com analysis
11% of NYR for better sleep hygiene are maintained past 6 months per Sleep Foundation
Volunteering resolutions kept by 28% who schedule weekly commitments per Points of Light survey
9% success rate for quitting caffeine NYR per nutrition studies
Pet adoption resolutions lead to 35% retention after year per ASPCA data
20% of NYR for home organization succeed with Marie Kondo method per KonMari survey
Digital learning resolutions (e.g., courses) 14% completion per Coursera 2023 stats
13% success for eco-friendly living NYR like reducing plastic per Greenpeace poll
Gardening resolutions kept by 24% with starter kits per National Gardening Association

Success Rates Interpretation

We are an ambitious species, doomed by January and saved, occasionally, by a checklist.

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