It’s that time of year when people make their New Year’s resolutions—indeed, 93 percent of people set them, according to the American Psychological Association. The most common resolutions are related to losing weight, eating healthier, exercising regularly, and saving money.
However, research shows that 45 percent of people fail to keep their resolutions by February, and only 19 percent keep them for two years. Lack of willpower or self-control is the top-cited reason for not following through.
