Here are the most common New Year's resolutions for 2023 according to statistics

9 Jan 2023

Here are the most common New Year's resolutions for 2023 according to statistics

Source: Andrew Kelly via Reuters

Setting a New Year's resolution reportedly went back to the time of the ancient city of Babylon when people used to make pledges of getting rid of their debts and let go of "negative vibes" that accumulated throughout the year. 4000 years later, it is the dawn of 2023 and we have a more systematic way of peeking into what most people are betting on as their clean-slate-guaranteed "New Year, New Me". 

With 2022's highlights being soaring inflation of goods and basic necessities in a world where every single platform has an influencer pushing us to be just a little bit more indulgent in terms of achieving our dreams, it is no wonder that the next year's goals get back down to a bit more basic level.
According to the Statista Global Consumer Survey conducted on 413 adults in the United States between the ages 18 to 89 years showed that the most common resolution was to exercise more (59 percent). The rest of the top three resolutions across several other studies also mimic some semblance to achieving a healthier physical state, with "To eat healthy" and "Lose weight" along with exercising (around 50 percent). Along with "Spending more time with family and friends" as well as "Stress less regarding work", the year 2023 looks intended to be a wholesome year (around 20 percent). 
It is interesting that a new year with new promises somehow brings out the healthiest desires. One of the more surprising auditions this year also included "Decrease spending and expenses" as well as "spend less time on social media" (19 percent). According to a more detailed YouGov study, there is a very small number of people that focus on goals such as career goals and travel.
Whether you make a New Year's resolution or not, what is interesting remains how many people actually give up their resolve within less than 30 days ( 23 percent ): even more interesting is the percentage of people who end up giving up on their pledge entirely (91 percent). This year, be it the first of January or even mid-February, it is perhaps best to listen to the experts and set out a goals list with an action plan that focuses on the journey rather than the destination. It should also be noted that the concept of having "given up" on a resolution is a state of mind rather than a conclusive act. As long as you are alive, you have every right to keep setting goals and tackling them. 

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