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New Year resolutions 'do more harm than good' - as only one in 10 Brits complete them
Mental Health UK says only 10% of Brits complete New Year’s resolutions, often causing shame and worsening mental health, especially around diet and weight loss goals.
- In the coming weeks Mental Health UK warned New Year resolutions could `do more harm than good` because they often rest on `shame` as millions of Brits prepare resolutions.
- Around 90% of people do not complete resolutions, with around 25% quitting by week one, and Mental Health UK said shame‑based motivation, tradition and poor planning explain many early failures.
- Recommended changes include practical examples to make resolutions positive by shifting language from `I have to` to `I will try` and urging people to `forgive themselves` and practise self‑compassion, Mental Health UK said.
- The charity said failed goals harm self‑esteem and motivation, cautioning diet‑focused resolutions linked to diet culture can distress people with eating disorders.
- Mental Health UK recommends practical, non-shame-based changes like spending less time on phones and listening to your body to support wellbeing.
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New Year resolutions 'do more harm than good' - as only one in 10 Brits complete them
New Year's resolutions could 'do more harm than good', a mental health charity has warned - due to the 'shame' as only one in 10 Brits complete them.
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