25 Days to Christmas Day 23

December 23, 2014-

New Years Resolutions!

They started in ancient times with the Babylonians who promised the start of each year to return borrowed objects and pay debts and with the Romans making promises to the god Janus (who January is named ). Knights took the peacock vow at the end of the Christmas season to confirm their commitment to chivalry.


Religiously, the Jewish faiths and Catholics faiths have their similar traditions.


Popular resolutions would include:

• Lose weight
• Exercise more
• Eat Better
• Drink Less (Alcohol)
• Quit Smoking
• Better financial situation
• Better Career
• Educate yourself more
• Reduce Stress
• Be more organized
• Reduce Stress
• Watch less TV
• Take a trip
• Volunteer more
• Make new friends
• Spend quality time with family members
• Settle down, get engaged/get married, have kids

A 2007 study involving 3,000 people 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. Men achieved their goal 22% more often when they engaged in goal setting, while women succeeded 10% more when they made their goals public and got support from their friends.
Note that talking with a health coach about setting goals and new year resolutions can help people keep their resolutions, and how they stick with them over time step by step!