Why Making New Year's Resolutions is the Ultimate Waste of Time (But We Do It Anyway)

The Truth About New Year's Resolutions

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It's that time of year again — time to reflect on the past and look ahead to the future. And for many of us, that means setting New Year's resolutions.

But let's be honest: how many of us actually follow through on our resolutions?

How many of us end up abandoning them by January 15th?

Let's dig in on why making New Year's resolutions is often a waste of time but we do it anyway.

One of the reasons we make New Year’s resolutions is the illusion of a fresh start. The start of a new year feels like a clean slate, a chance to wipe the slate clean and start over.

We think, “This is it! This is the year I’m going to finally achieve my goals!” And it feels good for about a week.

But then reality sets in. We realize that we’ve been here before and that the start of a new year doesn’t magically change anything. We’re still the same people we were on December 31st, and the challenges and obstacles that hold us back in the past are still there.

So why do we continue to make New Year’s resolutions if they’re often a waste of time? I think it’s because we’re hardwired to hope for the best. We want…