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An expert says you should ‘soft-launch’ New Year’s resolutions in November
A poll of 2,000 adults found 53% believe starting resolutions in November helps form lasting habits and reduces pressure experienced in January, says psychologist Benjamin Gardner.
- Professor Benjamin Gardner advises soft-launching habits before the New Year, noting small changes build confidence and a OnePoll poll found 53 per cent said starting in November could help stick by January 1st.
- Introducing small steps before the calendar flips reduces pressure to be perfect on January 1st, as Gardner says soft-launching prevents the all-or-nothing mindset and improves readiness amid New Year celebrations.
- Novo Nordisk's research found 43 per cent of adults deviate from New Year’s goals within a month, with 41 per cent citing lack of motivation and 39 per cent saying life gets in the way.
- Low-Disruption goals like a digital detox can be softly launched before January, with 15 per cent of British adults trying to reduce screen time and common resolutions including healthier eating and exercising at 46 per cent each.
- Poll data show many people use November to settle into routines, with 32 per cent saying earlier routines help habits, 27 per cent easing January, and 20 per cent wanting to 'feel good before Christmas', according to OnePoll and Novo Nordisk.
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