What are your 2017 New Year’s resolution(s)?
For 2017, the most popular New Year's resolutions can be summarized as follows:
Health and Fitness
- Diet, exercise, and weight loss: Many people aimed to set fitness goals after the festive period, with a focus on getting healthier and losing weight145.
Personal Development
- Read more: There was a significant interest in reading more books and expanding one's knowledge1.
- Learn something new: People wanted to acquire new skills or hobbies, such as learning a new language, pottery, or tennis1.
Financial
- Save money: Reducing unnecessary expenses and saving more money was a common resolution1.
Personal Growth
- Be nicer, kinder, and more patient: Many aimed to become better people and improve their interpersonal relationships1.
- Be a better friend and make new friends: Expanding social networks and being more supportive friends were also goals1.
Career
- Get a new job: Some people resolved to change their careers or improve their job prospects1.
Community and Charity
- Volunteer and donate more to charity: Giving back to the community through volunteering and charitable donations was a selfless resolution for many1.
Lifestyle Changes
- Drink less alcohol: Reducing alcohol intake, including participating in Dry January, was a goal for several individuals1.
- Get more sleep and relax more: Improving sleep habits and finding ways to relax were important for many1.