As the calendar turns to a new year, it’s not just a time of celebration, but can also be a period fraught with silent pressures and unspoken expectations. The ritual of setting New Year’s resolutions, a tradition embraced worldwide, often becomes a high-stakes endeavour, where personal goals are ambitiously set, only to fall by the wayside in the first few weeks of the year. A recent survey by Drive Research reveals striking statistics - 38 percent of us annually commit to our resolutions, yet only 9 percent of people are able to maintain them throughout the year, with an astonishing 80 percent of resolutions forgotten by February. The survey also highlights the societal pressure these resolutions may bring, especially among the younger generation, of whom a whopping 40 percent feel compelled to participate. With this in mind and the first month of 2024 upon us, it couldn’t be a better time to look at a different way to approach self-improvement, to set yourself up for success!
KEEPING THE PEACE
Beneath the veneer of optimism of our resolutions lies a more insidious reality. The rush to establish ambitious goals can breed stress and anxiety, undermining the essence of personal growth and well-being. As we stand at the threshold of another year, a critical question arises - how can we find a balance between striving for betterment and maintaining inner peace and stability?
A shared ethos
This story is from the January 2024 edition of Mother, Baby & Child.
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