New Year’s resolutions and why we fail.

Making New Year’s resolutions is a common tradition, especially in the Western world. However, according to a Statista Survey, only a small share of people who make them keep them. Find more statistics at Statista According to a 2014 studio, the most common reasons for failure are:

•  Setting unrealistic goals.
• Not keeping track of your progress.
• Having too many resolutions.
• Or just forgetting about them.

 

The most common New Year’s Resolutions

It’s also curious to notice that most of us make the same top 5 New Year’s Resolutions year after year. For example, about half of Americans wanted to start 2021 by getting in shape. The most popular and resilient New Year’s resolution throughout the years has been “doing more exercise or improving my fitness,” closely followed by “losing weight” as a solid second and “improving my diet” in fourth place. The trend is easy to see. This trend, however, is not just an American thing. A study by  Stockholm University found that. 

The most popular resolutions regarded physical health, weight loss, and eating habits.

and…

Participants with approach-oriented goals were significantly more successful than those with avoidance-oriented goals (58.9% vs. 47.1%). The group that received some support was exclusively and substantially more successful than the other two. 

This study revealed that New Year’s resolutions could have lasting effects, even at a one-year follow-up, especially with a positive approach to goal setting and a little accountability. Find more statistics at Statista

The only New Year’s Resolution you will ever need!

Now let’s go to The only New Year’s Resolution you will ever need! Dance… Wait…Hear me out before you close this window. Dancing is an easy and fun way to address your fitness and weight goals for years to come, especially if working out is boring for you. Dancing is a highly versatile activity, suitable for everyone regardless of age, skill, or ability, making it a very realistic and attainable New Year’s Resolution. You can do it at home, in your garden, with friends in a communal space, or in a dance studio. Another point in favor of Dancing is its social nature. Dancing with a group can be intimidating initially, but it is a highly gratifying experience that helps you connect with others in a whole new way. Dancing is also an investment in yourself that may save you money. How so, you may ask. Doctors’ bills and appointments, even with insurance, can add up, especially as you age and the amount and cost of medical care and medication required increases. It’s easy to see how Dance is a fun way of taking care of your physical health. Still, studies have singled out Dancing as the activity with more impact on preventing and delaying the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia, even more than reading or doing puzzles or crosswords. At the same time, others talk about its benefits as physical therapy for Parkinson’s disease patients. So there you have a fun, easy way to be more active, happier, and healthier both physically and mentally: Just Dance. If you are not entirely sold on the idea or want to know more about the benefits of Dancing, check any of these Blog posts.

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3 Examples of The Wonderful Connection Between Dance and Cognition

And I know if you have never danced before, it can be a bit daunting, so I’m not leaving you alone. Check this post to help you decide what kind of Dance is better for you,

Ballet, Contemporary, or Ballroom Dancing, which dance style suits you better?

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