The High Rate of Goal Abandonment

Research shows that a significant percentage of people abandon their New Year's resolutions within just a few weeks. Historically, a study from Harvard University indicated that by February 8th, 92% of individuals who set resolutions typically have already given up. A more recent study from the British Journal of Healthcare Management places this date even earlier, around January 17th or 18th. This alarming trend raises questions about how to establish effective goal-setting practices that help people sustain their resolutions throughout the year.