New Year's Resolve

So here we are - one week into 2010 and time to check in on those New Year's resolutions. Did you make any resolutions? Are you keeping them?

A recent study of people aged 18-66, uncovered some interesting findings about our start of the year resolve. It seems most people make several resolutions (67% made 3 or more). People also tend to make a commitment to start or increase a behavior (84%) than to stop or decrease something (16%).

The most interesting thing to me: Only 65% made their resolutions between Dec. 28 and New Year's Day. The rest made pledges they considered to be New Year's resolutions as early as May and as late as the end of January.

Also interesting: Persistence pays off... Of those who successfully achieved their top resolution, only 40% of them did so on the first attempt. The rest made multiple tries, with 17% finally succeeding after more than 6 attempts.

The most common resolutions, according to the study, are to begin or Increase exercise; be more conscientious about work or school; diet or develop better eating habits; and to stop smoking, drinking, or using drugs (including caffeine).

My resolve in 2010 is to reach out and do more things that impact others and are not self-focused.

I want to keep in better touch with my friends and not simply by Facebook, Twitter and texts. I actually want to use a phone and call distant friends to talk and catch up on life. I also want to be more aware of the events to celebrate or support in the lives of friends and family.

I resolve also to be more consistent in blogging and updating this site. My goal is to provide new posts or content at least three times each week.

My last resolution is for my puppy Fitch to make sure I reduce his exposure to harmful chemicals in the home (Go Green!) and to not feed him people food!

What are your resolutions for 2010? Share in the comment area below. The last item from that study said that 60% of people believe by sharing their resolve with friends and family they are more likely to achieve their goal!

Posted by the Mindless Man