Ditch New Years Resolutions Day

Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day is a holiday dedicated to New Year’s resolutions. It is annually on January 17th. Every New Year, you probably set goals to change your life. For example, you may have wanted to start going to the gym, learning a new language, and so on, but many of these goals were eventually forgotten.

History

The Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day holiday is not official, so there are many rumors and conjectures about its origin. It may have been created by a group of researchers from the University of Scranton. They conducted statistical studies and concluded that only 10% of people who make New Year’s resolutions successfully fulfill them.

The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions is connected with the Babylonian Akitu festival. The New Year marks the completion of a full revolution of the Earth around the Sun, symbolizing “new life” and the opportunity to start anew.

In fact, setting goals for the New Year is not an effective method. Change cannot happen immediately just because of the transition to a new year. Only your own discipline and perseverance will allow you to succeed. Promises made on New Year’s Eve are just a tradition. Their fulfillment depends entirely on your efforts.

Interesting facts

• Psychologists recommend breaking big goals into small tasks. This helps show progress, providing motivation to continue.
• The expression “New Year’s Resolutions” first appeared in a Boston newspaper.
• An effective way to keep track of your promises and maintain them is to keep a diary of your progress.

How to celebrate

You can skip the celebration of this day if you are confidently moving towards your goal and have achieved considerable success. Don’t stop, everything will work out! If many of your New Year’s resolutions have failed, do not be discouraged. Have a good rest on Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day, listen to music, and take a walk with friends. Let go of all worries for a day.

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When is Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day in 2025?

Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day is observed on January 17 each year.

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