45% Of Americans Are Skipping New Year’s Resolutions
We are a few days into 2024, and like many people, I’ve made a couple of New Year’s resolutions. Some are the ole’ boring “lose a little weight” and “eat better” resolutions. Others are more personal like, “be happier,” “actually learn a line dance at Gilley’s” and “stop taking on more than you can handle.” By the end of the year, I’ll try and remember to let you know how I do with those. But if you’re one of the folks who haven’t even decided on theirs yet, you’re not alone.
The website, YouGov, put out a poll and according to it, 33% of people have already set their New Year’s resolutions, while another 16% plan to but haven’t figured out (or decided) what it’ll be this year. What shocked me the most is the amount of people who say they aren’t making ANY resolutions this year. According to the poll, a massive 45% of respondents claim they’re skipping the yearly tradition all together.
Breaking Down The Numbers
The poll also breaks down what people are most likely to choose as their resolution. When asked, the most common choices were saving money, finding happiness, eating healthier, exercising more, and improving mental and physical health. As you can see, I bolded the ones that I also chose for my personal resolutions… So, it looks like I’m not as original as I thought I was.
This next part reminded me of my resolution last year — stop drinking beer. Now, let’s not be silly, I still drink tequila, but I wanted to drop the beer because it always left me feeling gross after a night of drinking with my buddies. Interestingly, 36% of those who made resolutions are confident they’ll stick to them, and an additional 53% are hopeful they can keep them going throughout the year. While, I’d be lying to you if I said I didn’t have any beer last year, I’m happy to say I can count how many I had on one hand. I miss beer… I like how it tastes. I just hate how bloated it makes me, even after only having one or two.
Resolutions Are Hard For Some People
On the flip side, about 6% of respondents are already doubtful about their chances of keeping their resolutions, and 1% believe they have virtually no chance of sticking to them for the entire year.
Top Items to Kick Off This Year's Decluttering
Bathroom Declutter
Expired items take the lead on their bathroom decluttering agenda. This includes makeup that has expired or is no longer used, along with medicines and prescriptions that have reached their expiration date or are no longer necessary. Additionally, items like dried-out nail polish, skincare products, and makeup samples are on their bathroom declutter list.
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Bedroom Declutter
Paper clutter tops the list for decluttering the bedroom, followed by books that won’t be revisited and old magazines. It’s perfectly fine to part ways with these items, especially if they’ve been sitting around gathering dust. You can even opt for something digital instead of having paper as your go-to.
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Closet Declutter
A common decluttering challenge we all face is the overflowing closet. According to The Spruce, the first step is to address clothes that no longer fit. They also advise getting rid of items that haven’t been worn in over nine months.
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Kitchen Declutter
When it comes to your kitchen, duplicate kitchen tools take precedence on their decluttering list. This includes items like extra vegetable peelers, bottle openers, and garlic presses. They also recommend getting rid of appliances that you use only once a year or less. Yes, even if it’s that toaster oven collecting dust on your counter.
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