New Year’s resolution

A New Year’s resolution is a tradition, most common in the Western Hemisphere but also found in the Eastern Hemisphere. A person resolves to continue good practices, change an undesired trait or behavior, accomplish a personal goal, or otherwise improve their life. A 2007 study by Richard Wiseman from the University of Bristol showed that 88% of those who set New Year resolutions fail.

About New Year’s resolution in brief

Summary New Year's resolutionA New Year’s resolution is a tradition, most common in the Western Hemisphere but also found in the Eastern Hemisphere. A person resolves to continue good practices, change an undesired trait or behavior, accomplish a personal goal, or otherwise improve their life at the start of a new year. At watchnight services, many Christians prepare for the year ahead by praying and making these resolutions.

A 2007 study by Richard Wiseman from the University of Bristol showed that 88% of those who set New Year resolutions fail, despite the fact that 52% of the study’s participants were confident of success at the beginning.