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Top New Year’s Resolutions for 2024, According to Forbes

Author Kayla Morgan

As the new year kicks in, lots of folks take a moment to think about their lives and what they want down the road. Some decide to set New Year’s resolutions, hoping for positive changes. Common themes include a heightened commitment to health and fitness, enhanced financial management, and pursuing new knowledge for personal and professional growth. Making resolutions is like making a promise to yourself. It’s about owning up to your actions and being accountable.

New Year’s resolutions and positive changes.

A previous Forbes Health survey on New Year’s resolutions for 2023 indicated a focus on improving mental health among respondents. However, the latest survey results suggest a noticeable shift in prioritizing physical health as the primary goal for 2024.

According to a Forbes Health survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted by One Poll in October 2023, nearly 48% of respondents identified improving fitness as their top priority. Meanwhile, only 36% were focusing on mental health.

In the most recent survey, participants were asked to determine the relative importance of improving mental versus physical health in the upcoming year. Approximately 55% indicated that both goals held equal importance.

Key resolutions for 2024, according to the survey, include enhancing finances (38.2%), shedding weight (33.8%), and refining dietary habits (31.6%). On the other hand, fewer people are dedicating attention to learning a new skill (8.8%), allocating more time to hobbies (7.1%), and increasing travel (5.9%).

Despite a slight shift away from prioritizing mental health in 2024, many respondents plan to use meditation apps (32.6%) to stick to their resolutions, while nearly 18% intend to utilize online therapy services.

With the new year around the corner, almost 62% of those surveyed say they feel a bit pressured to make a resolution. Additionally, many respondents intend to commit to multiple goals, with 66.5% planning to make three or more resolutions for the year ahead.

Check out the full study here.

Kayla is the midday host on Detroit’s 105.1 The Bounce. She started her career in radio back in 2016 as an intern at another Detroit station and worked her way here. She's made stops in Knoxville, TN, Omaha, Ne and other places before returning to Detroit. She’s done almost everything in radio from promotions to web, creating content on social media, you name it. She’s a true Michigander, born and raised. So, you can catch her camping or vacationing up north to exploring the downtown Detroit or maybe even catching a sports game. During her free time, Kayla enjoys watching movies, roller-skating, crafting, and music festivals. She and her husband together dip into many of the great things Michigan has to offer. Together they also like to travel. A few hobbies of hers include wine and beer tastings, crafting, hiking, roller skating, movies, home improvement projects, gardening, and festivals. She’s always looking to take on more local events happening in the community. She loves connecting with the community. When writing, Kayla covers topics including lifestyle, pop culture, trending stories, hacks, and urban culture.

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