The first day of the year is behind us, but what remains in its wake is the insidious pressure to start fresh and commit to change. Yet, according to recent statistics, only 9% of Americans follow through on their New Year’s resolutions. If one week into the first month of the year, you’ve already fallen short … Read more
With the New Year comes a chance for a financial reset and more Americans are considering making financial resolutions in 2026 with a focus on short-term savings goals, according to a recent study by Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s annual study found that 64% of respondents are considering a financial resolution for the new year, an increase … Read more
New year, new you… or not quite just yet. Whether your resolution is big — lose weight, hit the gym five days a week, give up sugar — or a bit more manageable — eat more veggies, move more, go to bed earlier — you’ve probably decided today’s the day to get serious. But if … Read more
New year — same old you? From unrealistic weight-loss goals to quests for the ideal soulmate, New Yorkers are charging into 2026 with all kinds of resolutions and big plans, promising ourselves that this will be our year. Bad news: it probably won’t be. Most of us will give up efforts to change within weeks, … Read more
As Americans look for a fresh start in 2026, Dr. Drew Pinsky says the country’s approach to addiction is drifting further from what actually works. Every January, many Americans look to reset their lives with enough discipline and a plan. For people who repeatedly promise themselves this will be the year they quit whatever they might be … Read more
Showbiz is getting ready to pop the cork at midnight on Jan. 1. But first allow me to burst their bubble. Like the schlub who pledges to go to the gym more, the entertainment industry could always use some improvement. Here are my New Year’s resolutions for movies, Broadway and TV. “Stranger Things” returned for … Read more
These famous faces are already prepping for 2026. Celebrities are ringing in the new year with goals to spend more time with family, step up their exercise regime, get closer to God — and even compete on “Dancing with the Stars.” Athletes, reality stars, comedians, a celebrity chef — and even the mayor of NYC … Read more
Saving money, exercising more, and getting healthier are Americans’ top New Year’s resolutions heading into 2026, according to a new survey. The poll of 2,000 Americans revealed that only a small group (10%) felt very good about 2025 as a whole, labeling it a “great” year, and most felt less positive about it, saying it … Read more
New year, same old New Yorkers. Only 70% of Empire Staters planned on even attempting a New Year’s resolutions this year, according to a December survey — which also found nearly 80% of the state’s jaded residents don’t believe they could see a resolution through. Out of all the state’s hopefuls, 48% resolved to work … Read more
You’re getting very sleepy… thinking about how much effort it’s going to take to stick to your healthy New Year’s resolutions. But Hollywood hypnotherapist and holistic coach Maria Freeman has shared some tips that will make it easier to eat healthy, move more, lose weight, or whatever else it is you’ve committed to doing in … Read more
A new year is the time to set new goals. Yet studies have shown that most people don’t tend to uphold their New Year’s resolutions much past the first month. In an attempt to reframe the thinking around new year goal-setting, a new wellness trend has popped up online. It’s called the ’Winter Arc.’ There are over 400,000 posts on Instagram … Read more
They’re New Year’s Res-delusions. Come January 1st, everyone seems to binging on brown rice and hitting the gym like David Goggins, in an effort to become a new, so-called better version of themselves. This might seem inspiring at first, but the reality is, experts warn, appearance-based resolutions can not only be unsustainable — they can also … Read more
On Tuesday night, the Times Square ball will drop. I, meanwhile, am praying that next year the entertainment industry doesn’t drop the ball. Again. Here are my overly optimistic New Year’s resolutions for movies, Broadway and TV. At the movies: Cull the superhero flicks One of the most obvious lessons of 2024 is that audiences … Read more
Celebs are ringing in the resolutions. They revealed to The Post their personal goals for 2025, ranging the attainable — eating less junk food — to the ambitious — reducing crime in Gotham. Chef Daniel Boulud “This year, I hope to carve out more time to spend with friends and family. Since the restaurant industry … Read more
Millions of Americans are already giving up on their New Year’s resolutions less than three weeks into 2024. But experts are pleading with people not to quit col turkey, saying they can simply modify their goals to make them more attainable. A disheartening 25% of all resolution-makers give up by the end of the first … Read more
The average active American would quit on their health-related resolutions about seven weeks into the new year, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans who work out at least once a week examined how closely people stick to health-related resolutions and found that 29% confess they’d last less than a month. The average … Read more
Whether you overindulged at dinner, skipped your workout or hit snooze on your alarm (again) — don’t let one flub derail your New Year’s resolution progress. Life is unpredictable and setbacks are inevitable. One small setback doesn’t mean it’s time to throw away your resolution completely. It’s also worth noting that you’re not alone. “While goals are … Read more
Here’s how to make 2024 the year of the money bags. The majority of Americans planned financial resolutions for the new year with the top three being to save more money (41%), pay down debt (38%) and spend less (30%), according to Fidelity’s 2024 Financial Resolutions survey. This comes as Gen Z and millennials are losing … Read more
Eating ice cream could actually benefit your New Year’s resolution in 2024. Halo Top announced a new program and endorsement deal for anyone with a goal-based resolution this year. The low-calorie, high-protein ice cream brand announced it’s accepting applications to become a Halo Top Athlete. Ten lucky athletes will be paid $5,000, receive exclusive swag and … Read more
DEAR READERS: Welcome to 2024. A new year has arrived; the last one is safely behind us. As always, this new year brings with it our hopes for a new beginning. Today presents an opportunity to discard destructive old habits for healthy new ones and, with that in mind, I will share Dear Abby’s often-requested … Read more