The beginning of January is when many people traditionally resolve to start a new, though sometimes challenging, habit and embark on a transformational change in their lives. This is the story of that ...

If you’re like most Americans, you’ve already set all manner of goals and resolutions for the New Year. And likewise, if you’re like most Americans, you’ll have entirely abandoned them by February 1.

The start of a new year has long been considered an important moment for personal change. Psychological research shows that calendar landmarks such as birthdays, Mondays or the new year can act as ...

In 2026, Americans say they plan to prioritize exercise: 44% say they're making a New Year's resolution around physical fitness, according to the American Psychiatric Association's Healthy Minds Poll.

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The start of a new year has long been considered an important moment for personal change. Psychological research shows that calendar landmarks such as birthdays, Mondays or the new year can act as ...