Have You Quit Yet?
Apparently by February, most of us are quitters! But I’m here to encourage you to NOT give up! Whatever your new year resolution/intention may be, remember that you can start…
CINCINNATI, OHIO – OCTOBER 12: The Tone It Up Girls Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn lead a Total Body ‘Tone It Up’ Workout class at the Fitness Arena presented by Performance Kitchen by LUVO during the second day of Wellness Your Way Festival at the Duke Energy Convention Center on October 12, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Duane Prokop/Getty Images for Wellness Your Way Festival )
Photo by Duane Prokop/Getty Images for Wellness Your Way FestivalApparently by February, most of us are quitters! But I'm here to encourage you to NOT give up! Whatever your new year resolution/intention may be, remember that you can start over any time! I'll be honest with you - you WILL mess up! But that is irrelevant. It is NOT about being perfect. It's about continued effort. So if you feel defeated today, dust yourself off and try again! You don't need a whole new year, month, or week! Do it today!
A new survey by Crispy Green reveals that February 1st is the day when most people quit their New Year's resolution. Other findings:
68% of people give up their New Year's resolution before February 1st
TOP 5 REASONS PEOPLE FAIL AT THEIR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
1. Lacking self-discipline to stay on track 52%
2. Too busy/hectic to keep up with the new routine 43%
3. Social pressure 40%
4. Familial pressure 39%
5. Negative influence by partner 35%
TOP 10 DAILY STRUGGLES
1. Eating healthy 50%
2. Staying on budget 47%
3. Saving for retirement 42%
4. Sticking to an exercise routine 40%
5. Spending less 36%
6. Learning a new skill 28%
7. Cooking more frequently 28%
8. Drinking enough water 26%
9. Cleaning the dishes 23%
10. Being kind to others 22%
