You’ll
fail your New Year’s resolutions by this date
Let’s be honest — you’re probably not going to stick to your New Year’s resolution. In fact, there is a specific date when you’re most likely to give up.
Before
the first month of the year has even come to an end, most people have
given up on their annual commitment to themselves. Research conducted
by Strava, the social network for athletes, has discovered that
Saturday, January 12 is the fateful day of most New Year’s
resolutions. After analysing more than 31.5 million online global
activities last January, Strava was able to pinpoint the date when
most people report failing their resolution. “Sticking to
resolutions is hard and we all know there’s a lot of talk and
pressure in January about getting fitter and being healthier,”
Gareth Mills from Strava told The
Independent.
“A key factor in success is motivation and analysing millions of
activity uploads, we’ve been able to pinpoint the day your
motivation is most likely to waver.”
According
to a study conducted by the University
of Scranton,
just 8 per cent of people achieve their New Year’s goals, while
around 80 per cent fail to keep their New Year’s resolutions, says
US clinical psychologist Joseph Luciani. Roughly 55 per cent of New
Year’s resolutions were health related, such as exercising more,
eating healthier and getting out of financial debt, according to the
science journal The
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.
Unrealistic expectations is a big drive in failed resolutions.
But
it’s not all grim. There’s hope, it’s just about how you set up
resolutions. Dr
Carly Moores,
associate lecturer at Flinders University and registered nutritionist
said if your goal is to lose weight or improve lifestyle habits, try
not to make too many changes all at once. “Start with small changes
and continue to build on these or try to tackle one change at a
time,” Dr Moores said. “Try to set yourself goals, reflect on
your progress towards these, acknowledge that changes can be hard,
and results won’t happen overnight … or even in the first two
weeks of the new year.”
Dr
Marcelo Campos, lecturer at Harvard Medical School, said writing
goals down can help us to achieve them because it feels like more of
a commitment. Writing in a blog
post for
Harvard Health, Dr Campos explained that answering five specific
questions can give you a push in the right direction when it comes to
sticking to New Year’s resolutions. The questions are; Why do you
want to make the change? Is your goal concrete and measurable? What
is your plan? Who can support you as you work toward change? How will
you celebrate your victories?
“January
1st is just a day in the calendar. You can reset your calendar every
day for a fresh start. Go back to the beginning and revisit that
first question to remind yourself of the rewards of making the
change,” Dr Campos said.
The
Strava study found that if exercising was one of your resolutions,
then working with others encouraged more activity, while joining a
club boosted people’s activity 46 per cent.
News.com.au
1. Read the text and say if the following sentences are TRUE or FALSE. Write down which part of the text justifies your answer.
- According to Strava research, most resolutions will be carried out by January 12th.
- It’s essential that you’re motivated in order to be able to stick to your resolutions.
- Most New Year’s resolutions have to do with health and money.
- Dr Carly Mores advises to make gradual changes.
- Dr Campos recommends writing down your resolutions in case you forget them.
- Dr Campos believes that if you answer his five questions you are more likely to fulfill them.
2. Find words or phrases in the text that correspond in meaning to the words and definitions given.
- Finish (par. 1)
- To describe precisely (par. 1)
- To show doubt or indecision (par. 1)
- Unpleasant (par. 2)
- To work on something (par. 2)
- An obligation, responsibility (par. 3)
- Compensation (par. 3)
- To increase (par. 3)
3. If you follow the link below, you can read the original article and watch
a video to answer the following questions.
- Do most people who meet New Year’s resolutions meet their goals?
- What’s the best way to achieve something?
- How long do you need to form a new habit?
- Is making mistakes a big problem?
- What should you do if you make mistakes?
- How is relapse considered?
- What’s one New Year’s resolutions you need to make?
KEY
a. FALSE. Before the first month of the year has even come to an end, most people have given up on their annual commitment to themselves. Research conducted by Strava, the social network for athletes, has discovered that Saturday, January 12 is the fateful day of most New Year’s resolutions.
b.
TRUE. “A key factor in success is motivation and analysing millions
of activity uploads, we’ve been able to pinpoint the day your
motivation is most likely to waver.”
c.
TRUE. Roughly 55 per cent of New Year’s resolutions were health
related, such as exercising more, eating healthier and getting out of
financial debt,
d.
TRUE. try not to make too many changes all at once. “Start with
small changes and continue to build on these or try to tackle one
change at a time,”
e.
FALSE. Dr Marcelo Campos, lecturer at Harvard Medical School, said
writing goals down can help us to achieve them because it feels like
more of a commitment.
f.
TRUE. Writing in a blog
post for
Harvard Health, Dr Campos explained that answering five specific
questions can give you a push in the right direction when it comes to
sticking to New Year’s resolutions.
a. come to an end
b.
to pinpoint.
c.
to waver.
d.
grim.
e.
to tackle.
f.
commitment.
g.
rewards.
h.
boosted.
a. No, they don’t.
b.
Making resolutions.
c.
An average of 66 days.
d.
No, it isn’t.
e.
You should work on ways to get back on track.
f.
As part of the process of keeping resolutions.
g.
Be kinder to yourself and appreciate that while you might not
achieve your goals by January 2nd,
you’re well on the way.
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