Do you need a resolution buddy to help keep you on track in 2025? Researchers weigh in
More than two in five Americans will make their friends and family aware of their New Year’s Resolution this year so they don’t fall off track, according to new research.A survey of 2,000 U.S.adults found that many will go so far as to enlist the help of a “resolution buddy” or household members such as their partner or spouse (42%) or even their children (33%) in order to reach their goals.Others will look to their parents (31%), siblings (26%), or their best friend (26%) for support.Partners and spouses ranked as the No.
1 most likely person to actually keep Americans on track (32%), followed by their kids (17%) and parents (15%).Nearly three-quarters of Americans typically establish a New Year’s Resolution (74%), but only 48% have been successful in years past. Almost half (49%) even admit to typically dropping their resolutions before spring has sprung.According to respondents, it takes about four months to determine whether or not a resolution was successful, and key markers such as being happier (36%), healthier (31%) or whether they see any benefit at all (30%) also indicate achievement.Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Dave’s Killer Bread, results found that in 2025, almost two-thirds of all respondents (63%) are more determined than ever to reach their goals.In fact, 82% of Americans surveyed are confident that they have the formula to make their resolutions stick from here on out. Based on previous success, you should start thinking about your goals about three and a half months in advance, or by the end of September.Those resolutions should also stay in place for one year (31%) for the most benefits.This year, Americans are also only biting off what they can chew and are setting an average of three resolutions (2.5), down from an average of four (3.6) in years past. On top of enlisting a resolution buddy, choosing realistic goals (42%) or ones they enjoy working towards (29%) are some of the top ways Americans plan to stay on tra...