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Why is it so hard to stick to a New Year's resolution?

Why is it so hard to stick to a New Year's resolution?

Update: 2026-01-12
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Research shows most people give up on their resolution four months into the year -- but experts say, it doesn't have to be like that. We speak with two people who study the science behind setting goals and changing behavior about how we can make our new years resolutions stick. And what's so special about January 1st, anyway?

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Why is it so hard to stick to a New Year's resolution?

Why is it so hard to stick to a New Year's resolution?