{"id":12440,"date":"2023-01-13T07:01:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T13:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/?p=12440"},"modified":"2023-01-12T14:17:36","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T20:17:36","slug":"new-years-resolutions-statistics-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/new-years-resolutions-statistics-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year\u2019s Resolutions Statistics 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/health\/author\/sarah-berger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/health\/mind\/new-years-resolutions-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Forbed.com\">Forbes.com<\/a> | By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/health\/author\/sarah-berger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sarah Davis<\/a> | Jan 11, 2023 | New Year\u2019s Resolutions | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shield Insurance Agency\">Shield Insurance Agency<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The start of a new year serves as an opportunity for many to set new goals and commit to better habits. But what happens when the energy and excitement after the ball drops wear off\u2014and how many New Year\u2019s resolutions fail to come to fruition?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, we explore exactly what types of goals are set\u2014and by whom\u2014as well as what statistics say about the likelihood of those intentions turning into reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interesting New Year\u2019s Resolutions Statistics at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/health\/mind\/new-years-resolutions-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new survey from Forbes Health\/OnePoll<\/a>&nbsp;of 1,005 U.S. adults (conducted Nov. 18 through Nov. 28, 2022) looked at Americans\u2019 attitudes surrounding resolution setting and what types of goals were prioritized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, the survey highlighted a couple of standout themes: Many people\u2014particularly young people\u2014are prioritizing their mental health over their physical health, and a decent portion of respondents feel pressured to set resolutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, the survey found:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>29% say they feel pressured to set a new year\u2019s resolution.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gen Z feels more pressure to set a resolution than any other generation (39%).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Men (35%) feel more pressured to set a resolution than women (28%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overall, 20% of people say improving mental health is a top priority in 2023 while 16% say improved physical health is more important to them.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>62% say physical and mental health is of equal importance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More people cite\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/health\/mind\/best-online-therapy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improved mental health<\/a>\u00a0as a top resolution (45%) compared to improved fitness (39%),\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/health\/body\/best-weight-loss-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weight loss<\/a>\u00a0(37%), and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/health\/body\/best-diets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improved diet<\/a>\u00a0(33%).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Women are more likely than men to cite improved mental health as a resolution (47% compared to 40%) while men are more likely to prioritize goals related to physical health, such as improved diet and fitness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baby boomers are more likely than any other age group to cite losing weight as a top resolution (54%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>77% of respondents say they keep themselves accountable when it comes to sticking to their goals.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Of all groups, Gen Z is the least likely to cite themselves as the person responsible for keeping them accountable for their goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overall, 81% of respondents feel confident in their ability to reach their goals, and only 5% lack this confidence.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Men are more confident (86%) than women (79%) in their ability to reach their goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overall, only 6% of respondents cite reducing alcohol consumption as a top resolution.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Millennials are keener to give up alcohol than Gen Z (8% compared to 4%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>52% plan on using a resource, such as an app, online platform, or membership, for assistance in sticking to their resolutions.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Men are more likely than women to rely on these resources (59% compared to 50%).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apps are the most popular accountability tool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>85% of respondents say their New Year\u2019s resolution will have a positive impact beyond 2023.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>25% say that their resolution will have a positive impact for one to two years, and 57% believe it\u2019ll have an impact for three years or more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Common New Year\u2019s Resolutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For 2023, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/health\/mind\/new-years-resolutions-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forbes Health\/OnePoll survey&nbsp;<\/a>found some resolutions to be more common than others, with the most popular goals including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improved mental health (45%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved fitness (39%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lose weight (37%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved diet (33%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved finances (30%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Less popular resolutions include stop smoking (14%), learn a new skill (12%) and make time for hobbies (11%). Notably, Gen Z is more likely to prioritize improved mental health as a 2023 resolution than any other generation (50%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2023 New Year&#8217;s Resolutions By Age<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/health\/mind\/new-years-resolutions-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Read more of the story at Forbes.com\">Read more of the story at Forbes.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More great blogs by Shield Insurance Agency<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/how-life-insurance-can-support-long-term-care-planning-without-replacing-it\/\">How Life Insurance Can Support Long-Term Care Planning Without Replacing It<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/what-happens-if-your-vehicle-is-totaled-understanding-the-auto-insurance-claims-process\/\">What Happens If Your Vehicle Is Totaled, Understanding the Auto Insurance Claims Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/why-now-is-a-smart-time-for-michigan-businesses-to-review-liability-coverage-before-spring-foot-traffic-increases\/\">Why Now Is a Smart Time for Michigan Businesses to Review Liability Coverage Before Spring Foot Traffic Increases<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/snowstorms-and-roof-damage-is-your-michigan-home-covered\/\">Snowstorms and Roof Damage: Is Your Michigan Home Covered?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/do-you-need-recreational-insurance-for-your-snowmobile-in-michigan\/\">Do You Need Recreational Insurance for Your Snowmobile in Michigan?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How many New Year\u2019s resolutions fail to come to fruition? 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