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Welcome to the New Year, Roomies! If you need some inspiration for your resolutions, we’ve got you covered!
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Here’s The Top 3 Resolution Goals For Americans In 2024
Last year’s Forbes Health Survey found that Americans were focused on improving their mental health in 2023. But this year, it seems like the focus has shifted to physical health.
An October survey of 1,000 U.S. adults reports that 48% of participants are focused on improving their physical health in 2024. Meanwhile, 36% of participants are prioritizing bettering their mental health.
The number two resolution for Americans is improving their finances, with enhancing mental health coming in at number three.
Losing weight and improving one’s diet round out the list of resolutions that Americans are focusing on this year.
However, there are also some resolutions that Americans are not as interested in this year.
According to the survey, those include performing better at work, drinking less alcohol, traveling more, and improving work-life balance.
How To Stick To Your Resolutions Throughout The New Year
The Forbes Health Survey also revealed that New Year’s resolutions typically last around two to four months. After that, most people forget or give up on their goals.
Only 5% of Americans continue with their resolutions for six months, and just 1% stick to their goals throughout the entire year.
Clinical psychologist and Forbes Health Advisory member, Dr. Sabrina Romanoff believes this is because individuals become too focused on “a specific outcome.”
Dr. Romanoff stated, “We often fail in achieving and keeping New Year’s resolutions because they focus on a specific outcome. Goals take time, and many folks become discouraged and eventually relent before attaining the goal.”
Dr. Romanoff recommends that individuals link their goals to their values, which are consistent and ever present in their lives.
“Values are never actually achieved; rather, they operate as a compass, constantly informing and guiding our behaviors,” she explained.
Additionally, the psychologist recommends that individuals split their goals into long-term and short-term goals.
“Divide your goals between those that can be accomplished either in the long or short term,” Dr. Romanoff added. “creating an action plan that links the long-term goal with the near-term achievable and realistic goals will ensure success.”
The outlet also recommends that individuals prepare themselves for any unexpected barriers that may come in the way of their plans, such as setting out proper attire for a morning workout the night before.