As the year draws to a close and the promise of a fresh start beckons, many Americans are gearing up to set their New Year's resolutions. The beginning of the year offers an ideal chance to establish fresh routines and objectives. New Year's resolutions have traditionally served as a means to reflect on the significance of our lives, giving us a moment to contemplate the past year and chart our course for the year ahead. But what are the most common aspirations for the upcoming year?
A recent survey conducted by Statista.com sheds light on the most popular New Year's resolutions for the USA audience in 2024. With insights gathered from 417 participants in October, this survey reveals the predominant areas where people aim to enhance their lives and well-being.
This year, financial objectives have taken the forefront. According to Statista.com, the top resolution for many Americans in 2024 is to increase their savings, marking a shift from previous years when prioritizing healthy eating and committing to more exercise were the most common resolutions. One out of four adults in the United States expressed their intention to cut down on expenditures related to essentials such as food and energy in the upcoming year.
Though let's keep it real! We all know that setting resolutions is the easy part. Sticking to them? Well, that's where the real adventure begins. Sometimes, life throws a curveball, and that gym membership or salad-eating plan suddenly becomes a distant memory. But fear not! It's all part of the journey, and let's be honest, we've all been there.
For added inspiration for your New Year's resolutions (making them won’t hurt, keeping them might), take a look at the following list of the most popular ones, as revealed by a survey conducted by Statista.com.
1. Saving More Money - 59%
Among the 417 survey participants in October, a majority of 59% expressed their desire to save more money and increase their savings. This financial objective has surged to become the most frequently mentioned resolution for the current year.
2. Exercising More - 50%
Prepare for gyms to experience higher activity levels, especially during the initial weeks of the year (well thats how long we mostly can hold on to our resolutions for). Half of the participants indicated their intention to increase their gym visits this year.
3. Eating Healthier - 47%
Recognizing that exercise alone has its limitations, the third most common resolution, with 47% of participants, is to focus on consuming more home-cooked meals in the coming year.
4. Spending More Time with Friends and Family - 40%
A significant number of individuals haven't had the opportunity to reconnect with loved ones they don't frequently see. Forty percent of respondents express their desire to prioritize spending more time with these family members and friends in the upcoming year.
5. Weight Loss - 35%
Another objective that occupies the thoughts of 35% of Americans for 2024 is shedding excess weight.
6. Cutting Living Expenses - 26%
As the overall costs of essentials like food, energy, and gasoline continue to rise, 26% of surveyed Americans aim to play their part in lowering these expenses.
7. Spending Less Time on Social Media, Reducing Job-Related Stress - 19%
For the upcoming year, these two objectives are equally important, each chosen by 19% of respondents. Establishing a stress-free work environment is a priority, and reducing screen time on social media to connect with people in person is a challenging but worthwhile endeavor for these Americans.
