Comments on: The Psychology of New Year’s Resolutions http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/12/28/the-psychology-of-new-years-resolutions/ Dr. John Grohol's daily update on all things in psychology and mental health. Since 1999. Sat, 26 May 2012 02:27:01 +0000 hourly 1 By: A New “New Year’s Resolution” « Patricia Fitness http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/12/28/the-psychology-of-new-years-resolutions/comment-page-3/#comment-642548 A New “New Year’s Resolution” « Patricia Fitness Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:27:47 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=2486#comment-642548 [...] if you’re like over 75% of Americans who made New Year’s Resolutions, those “distractions” have likely taken your focus off of your initial [...] [...] if you’re like over 75% of Americans who made New Year’s Resolutions, those “distractions” have likely taken your focus off of your initial [...]

]]> By: Resolution 09? | eROI NYC Interactive Agency http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/12/28/the-psychology-of-new-years-resolutions/comment-page-2/#comment-640229 Resolution 09? | eROI NYC Interactive Agency Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:26:25 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=2486#comment-640229 [...] of the year seems like an odd moment to confront major life changes. In fact, statistics show that 75% of those who make resolutions at New Year’s fail on their first attempt to keep them, and is it any wonder? I can barely rouse myself to clean my [...] [...] of the year seems like an odd moment to confront major life changes. In fact, statistics show that 75% of those who make resolutions at New Year’s fail on their first attempt to keep them, and is it any wonder? I can barely rouse myself to clean my [...]

]]> By: Why We Make New Year Resolutions and Fail: A Half-Assed Attempt at Psychology to Understand What’s Really Behind This Dumb-Ass Ritual. « Accidental Art http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/12/28/the-psychology-of-new-years-resolutions/comment-page-2/#comment-640165 Why We Make New Year Resolutions and Fail: A Half-Assed Attempt at Psychology to Understand What’s Really Behind This Dumb-Ass Ritual. « Accidental Art Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:03:58 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=2486#comment-640165 [...] John M. Grohol on his blog mentions it like this [...] [...] John M. Grohol on his blog mentions it like this [...]

]]> By: Hello 2010 « The Homunculus http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/12/28/the-psychology-of-new-years-resolutions/comment-page-2/#comment-639980 Hello 2010 « The Homunculus Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:17:11 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=2486#comment-639980 [...] Dr. John Grohol reports how 75% of New Year’s resolutions fail and how to better stick to them. Jonah Lehrer talks about that dwindling resource called willpower and how to better keep [...] [...] Dr. John Grohol reports how 75% of New Year’s resolutions fail and how to better stick to them. Jonah Lehrer talks about that dwindling resource called willpower and how to better keep [...]

]]> By: ZOLENGTHE | Connecting the Zo People http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/12/28/the-psychology-of-new-years-resolutions/comment-page-2/#comment-639878 ZOLENGTHE | Connecting the Zo People Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:46:24 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=2486#comment-639878 [...] The Psychology of New Year’s Resolutions [...] [...] The Psychology of New Year’s Resolutions [...]

]]> By: » Start The Resolutions Without Me - Dissociated Press http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/12/28/the-psychology-of-new-years-resolutions/comment-page-2/#comment-639752 » Start The Resolutions Without Me - Dissociated Press Sat, 02 Jan 2010 04:31:12 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=2486#comment-639752 [...] basic psychology behind what works and doesn’t work with resolutions is covered quickly in this PychCentral.com piece, and for some thought-provoking ideas for more sustainable approaches to personal change, check out [...] [...] basic psychology behind what works and doesn’t work with resolutions is covered quickly in this PychCentral.com piece, and for some thought-provoking ideas for more sustainable approaches to personal change, check out [...]

]]> By: Check Out These Celebrities’ New Year’s Resolutions | Celebrity Psychings http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/12/28/the-psychology-of-new-years-resolutions/comment-page-2/#comment-639731 Check Out These Celebrities’ New Year’s Resolutions | Celebrity Psychings Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:41:01 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=2486#comment-639731 [...] The Psychology of New Year’s Resolutions [...] [...] The Psychology of New Year’s Resolutions [...]

]]> By: Ten Tiny Things Every Small Business Owner Should Do in 2009 « TRIITON http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/12/28/the-psychology-of-new-years-resolutions/comment-page-2/#comment-631798 Ten Tiny Things Every Small Business Owner Should Do in 2009 « TRIITON Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:52:03 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=2486#comment-631798 [...] do in 2009—hopefully in early 2009. Don’t consider it a  resolution because there’s a whole psychology behind such things. Just do [...] [...] do in 2009—hopefully in early 2009. Don’t consider it a  resolution because there’s a whole psychology behind such things. Just do [...]

]]> By: OPEN Forum by American Express OPEN | Ten Tiny Things Every Small Business Owner Should Do in 2009 http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/12/28/the-psychology-of-new-years-resolutions/comment-page-2/#comment-623254 OPEN Forum by American Express OPEN | Ten Tiny Things Every Small Business Owner Should Do in 2009 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:19:04 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=2486#comment-623254 [...] in early 2009. Don’t consider it a New Year’s resolution because there’s a whole psychology behind such things. Just do [...] [...] in early 2009. Don’t consider it a New Year’s resolution because there’s a whole psychology behind such things. Just do [...]

]]> By: Goal Guru http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/12/28/the-psychology-of-new-years-resolutions/comment-page-2/#comment-614866 Goal Guru Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:34:14 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=2486#comment-614866 I noticed the research you cited was more than 10 years old. Feel free to take a look at our most recent study on New Year's Resolutions. We conduct a new study each year. In Dec 2008, people from 47 countries participated. The results are here: http://goalguru.com/resolutionroadmap/ Live Your Dreams, Jill Koenig I noticed the research you cited was more than 10 years old. Feel free to take a look at our most recent study on New Year’s Resolutions.

We conduct a new study each year. In Dec 2008, people from 47 countries participated.

The results are here:

http://goalguru.com/resolutionroadmap/

Live Your Dreams,

Jill Koenig

]]> By: The Psychology of New Year’s Resolutions | No Stress Ever http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/12/28/the-psychology-of-new-years-resolutions/comment-page-2/#comment-613559 The Psychology of New Year’s Resolutions | No Stress Ever Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:46:50 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=2486#comment-613559 [...] by Psych Central [...] [...] by Psych Central [...]

]]> By:   Giving Up on New Years Resolutions by Psychology In Real Life http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/12/28/the-psychology-of-new-years-resolutions/comment-page-2/#comment-606099   Giving Up on New Years Resolutions by Psychology In Real Life Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:29:28 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=2486#comment-606099 [...] The Psychology of New Year’s Resolutions @ PsychCentral Written by a professional Psychologist, so this is very informative and definitely is recommended reading. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psycinreallife.com%2Fgiving-up-on-new-years-resolutions%2F'; addthis_title = 'Giving+Up+on+New+Years+Resolutions'; addthis_pub = ''; [...] [...] The Psychology of New Year’s Resolutions @ PsychCentral Written by a professional Psychologist, so this is very informative and definitely is recommended reading. addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psycinreallife.com%2Fgiving-up-on-new-years-resolutions%2F’; addthis_title = ‘Giving+Up+on+New+Years+Resolutions’; addthis_pub = ”; [...]

]]> By: Rohit http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/12/28/the-psychology-of-new-years-resolutions/comment-page-2/#comment-606029 Rohit Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:42:46 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=2486#comment-606029 Hi, it really nice article, touching the real aspect of life which people do face in making and keepig resolution. i try to implement the suggestion . And now i belive i m able to achived my goals. See u at 2010 (Result) Hi,
it really nice article, touching the real aspect of life which people do face in making and keepig resolution.
i try to implement the suggestion .
And now i belive i m able to achived my goals.

See u at 2010 (Result)

]]> By: SunnyinTucson http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/12/28/the-psychology-of-new-years-resolutions/comment-page-2/#comment-605912 SunnyinTucson Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:49:21 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=2486#comment-605912 I tend to think a little harder about resolutions at New Year's but, in truth, since I backslide all too frequently, I am making my resolutions anew almost every day. I notice people suggesting related reading in their comments and I wanted to mention a little book I am reading right now which uses the same basic philosophy as the one discussed in the article, but provides a little more depth. It is "This Year I Will...:How to Finally Change a Habit, Keep a Resolution, Or make a Dream Come True," by M. J. Ryan. I tend to think a little harder about resolutions at New Year’s but, in truth, since I backslide all too frequently, I am making my resolutions anew almost every day. I notice people suggesting related reading in their comments and I wanted to mention a little book I am reading right now which uses the same basic philosophy as the one discussed in the article, but provides a little more depth. It is “This Year I Will…:How to Finally Change a Habit, Keep a Resolution, Or make a Dream Come True,” by M. J. Ryan.

]]> By: carmen http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/12/28/the-psychology-of-new-years-resolutions/comment-page-2/#comment-605873 carmen Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:40:39 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=2486#comment-605873 How does one subscribe, I love the quotes. Also none of the links to articles worked. How does one subscribe, I love the quotes. Also none of the links to articles worked.

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